From cheese steaks to soft pretzels and from Wawa® to Walnut Street's world-class restaurants, Philadelphia is a food lover's delight. But we'll be the first to admit that some of Philadelphia's favorite foods can be rough on a well-balanced diet. So, in the spirit of Philadelphia friendliness, Penn nutritionists have analyzed four favorite Philly foods so you know what you're getting when you order one of the classics:

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• Cheese steak and cheese fries
• Water ice
• Italian hoagie
• Soft pretzel

Enjoy!

Note: Be aware that ingredients and cooking methods can vary, so the foods you order may not match these nutritional counts exactly.

Analysis by:
Lauren Hudson, MS, RD
Candace Cantwell, RD
Marianne Petrella, RD and
Olga Antonopoulos.
Last updated: 6/14/2000