Burger King vs McDonalds

In today’s society where everyone is always busy and on the go, fast food is inevitable, but it does not have to be a complete disaster concerning nutrition. When I consider the taste of McDonald’s compared to the taste Of Burger King, I prefer Burger King. I have always been curious about the nutritional value of some of these items, but always worried I was making the wrong choices. I started by noticing the toppings and servings of a few of my personal favorite menu items. After looking at the toppings, I found items that compared in the way they are prepared. After, looking at the preparations, I noticed the differences in the nutrition facts. Although Burger King and McDonald’s have similar menu choices, the nutritional value of McDonald’s menu makes it the healthier option of the two.

People interpret terminology differently, for this reason I will explain what I mean when I use certain words. By no means am I suggesting that either restaurant is a good choice and healthy! I am only stating that one has a better nutritional value over the other. Nutritional value can be defined by several factors. For the purpose of this paper, I compared calories, protein, carbohydrates, sugars, fats, sodium, and cholesterol. The way I determined which would be the healthier or more nutritious option was comparing these categories between the two. The higher an item is in calories, the lower the health value. The same is true for sodium, fats, sugars, cholesterol, and carbohydrates. Protein is a good presence here. After comparing the two items, I tallied which one had the better score. For instance, an item that is lower in calories, sugars, carbohydrates, and higher in protein would be the healthier option because it "scored" better in more areas even when the item did not score better in every area. With that being said, let the comparisons begin.

The first item I chose is the Premium Crispy Chicken Classic sandwich from McDonald’s compared to the