FLR 027: Burger Breakdown – McD’s vs. BK

INGREDIENT OF THE DAY:  propylene glycol alginate

In this show, I’ll examine in detail the ingredient compositions and nutritional breakdowns of two similar meals from two fast food restaurants to answer such questions as:  (1) Is there really a difference between fast food and the types of highly processed foods found in the typical grocery store?; (2) Are the rumors true that fast food is intrinsically unhealthy?; and (3) In terms of ingredients and nutrients, how similar are fast food meals in different restaurants?  Hang onto your seats; this is going to be a data driven ride! 

Show Notes:

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References:

McDonald’s Restaurant

http://tinyurl.com/hun7oas

Burger King Restaurant

https://www.bk.com/

YouTube Video:  McDonald’s vs. Burger King

http://tinyurl.com/ybck8cfl

Natural “Beef” Flavor in McDonald’s French Fries

http://tinyurl.com/y7eqc49r

United States Department of Agriculture:  Estimated Calorie Needs Per Day

http://tinyurl.com/ze4vnu3

How Stuff Works:  Basal Metabolic Rate

http://tinyurl.com/y9u6mtcn

NutriStrategy:  Calories Burned During Exercise

http://tinyurl.com/4w5h5wh

Google Docs:  Data for Ingredients and Nutrition for Big Mac vs. Whopper

http://tinyurl.com/yb6fysmg

http://tinyurl.com/y9xywenk

http://tinyurl.com/ybnz5hur

http://tinyurl.com/ycv6udta

http://tinyurl.com/ybt3lxfk

Recommended Documentaries:

• Fast Food Nation
• Super Size Me
• Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead

Music:

Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini

Outro music is "Fluffing the Duck" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod