While I was working out at the gym this morning, I caught a commercial for Chili’s new $9.99 fresh pairings. The ad suggested a pairing of an appetizer of what looked like nachos plus a half rack of ribs. Certainly a budget bargain but also a gazillion calories. So I decided to explore a few money-savers at national chains to see if I could even come close to the 400-calorie mark by picking the lowest calorie options, as well as to see how high the calories might go. Keep in mind that you probably need 1,600 to 2,000 calories for the entire day.