Mcdonalds/BurgerKing

[floridalife]

Hey guys curious if anyone knows is the chicken in say the "grilled chicken sandwich" at these places real chicken with a real protein content?

 

[irish_pride]

dont know anythink about the protein but the fat is through the roof

 

[seizer]

Dont even eat mcdonalds, period.

Save yourself some money and some health.

 

[needtogetaas]

In the land of bergers wopper is king.

 

[TheOak84]

ultimate double whopper baby

 

[pintoca]

Read "Fast Foof Nation" and answer your own question.

As an entreé I will say that "at least" they are not as bad as the Mcnuggets... Did you know a new variety of chicken with unusually large breasts wast bred to increase production of McNuggets (this DOES NOT mean those 100% chicken breast though).

 

[pintoca]

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[KIAN]

The chicken they use is preformed from meat taken from various parts of the chicken due to cost but it does have a protein value. If, however, you see whiskers sticking out of your chicken bun then they have likely caught the rat in the kitchen.

If you want to eat 'fast food' then stick to grilled chicken without any sauces or extras but I wouldn't make it part of your regular diet as the sodium and saturated fat content levels are very high for some meals. Considering the price, it is cheaper to buy quality cuts of chicken and prepare your own meals.

McDonald's Chicken McGrill Sandwich

Calories 404
Fat 16 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 70 mg
Sodium 1010 mg
Carbohydrates 38 g
Fiber 3 g
Sugars 7 g
Protein 27 g
Calcium 150 mg
Potassium 513 mg

Remove the mayonnaise

Calories 301
Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 59 mg
Sodium 939 mg
Carbohydrates 37 g
Fiber 3 g
Sugars 7 g
Protein 27 g
Calcium 141 mg
Potassium 510 mg


Burger King Original Chicken

Calories 560
Fat 28 g
Saturated Fat 6 g
Cholesterol 60 mg
Sodium 1270 mg
Carbohydrates 52 g
Fiber 3 g
Sugars 5 g
Protein 25 g
Calcium 60 mg

Remove the mayonnaise (fat content is still too high)

Calories 460
Fat 17 g
Saturated Fat 4.5 g
Cholesterol 55 mg
Sodium 1190 mg
Carbohydrates 52 g
Fiber 3 g
Sugars 5 g
Protein 25 g
Calcium 60 mg


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KP -- Fitness Basics

 

[sublime35]

Personally i would go witht the Grill Chicken from Wendy's, just ask for it without that sauce they put on it if you want 35 less cals. since its prolly just a sugary sauce.
Cals: 325 (without sauce)
Fat: 4.5
Sat.: 1.5
Carbs: 44
Prot.: 31