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: To Contact Show:  [email protected] Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets.  Just search under Food Labels Revealed. 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