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.
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.
Subway. Subway has established themselves as the go-to place for healthier fast food options. They have many lower calorie sub options available and their nutritional information is readily available. Customers can pile on as many veggies on their subs as they want.
The Big Jack doesn't fare much better. Sure it looks the same, but the mustardy "King Sauce" is way too sweet and it feels odd to eat sliced (not finely chopped) onions on a Big Mac impostor. Also, the smoky taint common to most Hungry Jack's burgers is in full force and it's gross.
fat and saturated fat categories, the Big Mac wins narrowly with 1g and 10g while the Whopper has 1.5g of trans. fat and 12g of saturated fat. So far, the Big Mac is surprisingly the healthier choice. The false notion that a smaller burger is always healthier than a bigger burger has been thus far disproved.
Hungry Jack's “deliberately adopted or imitated” the “distinctive appearance or build” of the Big Mac, McDonald's claims, pointing out it also has two all-beef patties, a special sauce with lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions and is made with a sesame-seed bun.
The result: McDonald's wins
While chicken is an obvious Men's Health staple, KFC's reliance on greasy oils and subsequent sky-high calorific content makes Maccy's an unlikely victor.
McDonald's offers several meals that can be included in many different diet patterns, including vegetarian, ketogenic, low calorie, or low sodium diets. However, keep in mind that most items available from this fast-food chain are still high in sodium, saturated fat, added sugar, or cholesterol.
Although it might be best to steer clear of certain fast-food restaurants, there are others that can really help you on whichever health journey you're taking. According to Amy Shapiro MS, RD, and member of our Medical Expert Board, the healthiest fast-food restaurant you can visit is Chipotle Mexican Grill.
Thai cuisine often tops the list of healthy takeaways. Unlike Chinese food, which is often high in sugar and salt, Thai cooking uses fresh herbs and spices to add flavour, while also maintaining a focus on fresh vegetables and good quality meat - meaning dishes are generally lower in calories and fat.
Australia ranked at number nine in the top 10 countries with the highest calories in popular McDonald's foods with 564 calories in a Big Mac, 297 in a packet of medium fries and 43 in one chicken McNugget — reaching 904 total calories.
Looking at the overall meal, the Subway meal in terms of protein and sugar was slightly healthier than McDonald's and provided more vegetables, however it was higher in sodium. Remember both meals contributed the same total number of calories but on top of that, it was a large amount of calories.
Fast Food: Which is Better? New data presented shows those who reported eating frozen meals had better nutritional profiles than those who reported eating meals from quick service restaurants. By average, frozen meal eaters consume 253 fewer calories per day than fast food eaters.
Yes, you must eat fast food at least once a week, and no, you don't have to completely give up junk food. Eating fast food once a week ensures that you are able to give your body what it needs without harming it, and it also helps in boosting metabolism by making your body burn more calories.
Each meal from McDonald's is high in calories, high fats, and contains a lot of salt. Too much of all of that can be negative towards your health. It can cause heart diseases, diabetes, cancer, and many other health problems. Additionally, many animals have been killed in the process of supplying food for McDonald's.
Yes, McDonald's is losing popularity.
However, the number of McDonald's locations is still going up steadily in other parts of the world and reached 40,031 in 2021. In addition, from 2020 to 2021, McDonald's annual revenue saw its biggest jump in a while when it increased from $19.21 billion to $23.22 billion.
Great burgers need great ingredients. At Hungry Jack's that's 100% Aussie beef, flame-grilled to perfection.
In a federal court lawsuit filed on Monday, companies in the McDonald's group claim Hungry Jack's “deliberately adopted or imitated” the “distinctive appearance or build” of the Big Mac, as well as its ingredients and the advertising tagline “two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions – on a ...