Have you ever have the burger vs. salad debate at your favorite fast-food joint? When it comes to your health, this seems like a simple decision. But a deeper look at the Nutrition Facts statements in each restaurant could change your mind.
McDonald’s: Big Mac, versus Premium Southwest Salad with Crispy Chicken
Calories:
- 530 for the Big Mac
- 450 for the Salad
Cholesterol:
- 85mg for the Big Mac
- 50mg for the Salad
Sodium:
- 960mg for the Big Mac
- 850mg for the Salad
Carbohydrates:
- 47g for the Big Mac
- 42g for the Salad
Protein is fairly even: 24g and 23g respectively.
Subway: 12″ Turkey Breast Sandwich versus the Buffalo Chicken Salad with Ranch Dressing
Cholesterol:
The Salad has 20mg more Cholesterol than the sandwich.
Carbohydrates:
- 92g for the sandwich
- 13g for the salad
Burger King: Whopper with Cheese versus the Garden Fresh Chicken Cesar Salad with Tendercrisp and Dressing
Calories:
- 760 for the Whopper
- 670 for the Salad
Sodium:
- 1410mg for the Whopper
- 1760mg for the salad
The Salad has one gram more of protein (33g versus 34g).
Wendy’s: Chicken Sandwich versus the Spicy Chicken Cesar Salad with Dressing
Calories:
- 510 for the sandwich
- 670 for the salad
The salad is higher in: Cholesterol, Sodium, and Protein.
KFC: The Crispy Twister wrap versus the Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad with Croutons and Dressing
Calories:
- 610 for the wrap
- 560 for the salad
The salad had 30g of protein, while the wrap only had 4g.
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