The consumer organisation Choice says with 80.5 grams of fat, 2.3 grams of sodium and 5085 kilojoules, the burger accounts for nearly sixty per cent of an adult's recommended daily kilojoule intake. That puts it at the top of the list for unhealthy fast food.
The company surveyed more than 3000 Australians, asking them to review the last of the two burgers they consumed. Things like ingredient quality, taste, price and overall satisfaction were factored into the total score. In a surprising result, Hungry Jack's controversial burger scored the highest across all categories.
Hungry Jacks' burger racked up the highest scores in energy when it came to its burgers, with its Double Angus Smokey BBQ burger a huge 5610kJ, or 65 per cent of the average male energy intake. In contrast McDonald's hamburger had the lowest energy intake of any beef burger with just 1060kJ.
And the winner (or fat gainer, should we say) is…. Red Rooster with its Bacon and Cheese Rippa single meal. This substantial meal packs a kilojoule-lade kapow with 7,730kj per serve, which is a whopping 89 per cent of the average adult daily energy intake.
Better Food Made Fresh
Great burgers need great ingredients. At Hungry Jack's that's 100% Aussie beef, flame-grilled to perfection. Plus big fresh salads, chunky hot chips and sensational sauces.
Hungry Jack's said that all of its beef is sourced from Australian farms and the beef patties are produced at its own manufacturing facility in Queensland.
“All Hungry Jack's beef is from 'known and trusted' Australian suppliers and certified to contain no added hormones. We have installed a rigorous verification processes to ensure that all the beef used in our patties come from cattle raised with no added hormones.”
Madagascar had the WORST SCORE in terms of food quality. An average of 79% of people's consumption is derived from nutrient-poor cereals, roots and tubers, compared to a global average of 47%. It also tied with India in the THIRD WORST POSITION for undernourishment levels.
The consumer organisation Choice says with 80.5 grams of fat, 2.3 grams of sodium and 5085 kilojoules, the burger accounts for nearly sixty per cent of an adult's recommended daily kilojoule intake. That puts it at the top of the list for unhealthy fast food.
In terms of quality, Hungry Jack's Fried Chicken appears to be crunchier than KFC's offerings and like KFC, it uses real chicken breast. I generally have a preference for Brioche buns, but KFC has good buns as well.
While Red Rooster took out the top spot for most unhealthiest combo it also trumped the other chains (Hungry Jack's, Oporto, KFC and McDonald's respectively) for the highest average kilojoule content per serving overall, representing two thirds of the average adult daily energy intake.
Weighing up between the chicken outlets and asking yourself, “Is Red Rooster healthier than KFC?” Well, Red Rooster certainly has the benefit of offering roast chicken as opposed to fried. That means the chicken is not being cooked in oil, and that's better for you.
The Big Jack is almost identical to the Golden Arches' Big Mac with, to quote HJ's online description, "two flame-grilled 100 per cent Aussie beef patties, topped with melted cheese, special sauce, fresh lettuce, pickles and onions on a toasted sesame seed bun".
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The unhealthiest item on their menu is chicken pot pie. It contains 790 calories, 46 grams of fat, 37 grams of saturated fat, 95 milligrams of cholesterol, and 2,120 milligrams of sodium.
In addition to apples and pears, mangos, pineapples, bananas, grapes, and cherries are all fruits that are especially high in fructose sugar. The dose makes the poison, so while a little bit won't hurt as part of a healthy low-sugar diet, it can be easy to overindulge.
KEEPING IT REAL
There is nothing fake about Hungry Jack's food. That's why we only use cage free, freshly cracked eggs. Every change to our menu is based on what our customers want, like our gourmet Grill Masters burger range, and our switch from traditional fries to thick cut chips.
All our burgers are made fresh to order, just the way you like them.
The name “Hungry Jack's” was a variation on “Hungry Jack” – a brand Pillsbury had registered for a pancake mix. It was chosen by the Australian franchisee, Jack Cowin, when he found the Burger King name was unavailable in this country. Cowin, a Canadian by birth, was no stranger to the fast food business.