Fast Food Nutrition Facts

Fast food facts for McDonalds

• Hash browns “weight for weight” contain more fat and calories than a cheeseburger or Big Mac.

• Mcdonald’s regular milkshakes have less than 10 grams of total fat – the calorie content is high due to added sugar.

• There are more calories in a large portion of French Fries than in 9 Chicken McNuggets.

• A double sausage & egg McMuffin contains more calories and fat than any other single breakfast item.

• The hamburger has the lowest fat and calories out of all McDonalds burgers.

• The new Big Tasty third-pounder burger now has far more fat and calories than any other single item.

• A large chocolate donut contains more fat and calories than any other desert item.

Fast food facts for Chinese food

• Prawn crackers may seem a light food but they are fried in oil and contain lots of calories and fat.

• The vegetable items are usually lower in fat than the meat dishes but can still be high in total calories.

• Boiled rice is much lower in calories then fried rice.

• Spare ribs are often loaded with fat and give them that satisfying taste.

• Duck and Pork dishes are very often the highest fat foods of all Chinese meat dishes.

• Many appetizers are deep fried and some can hold more oil resulting in excessive calories.

• Meat items fried in batter contain 3 lots of calories, from the protein (meat), Carbs (batter) & fat (frying) .

• Stir-fry dishes are the best choice for lower calories.