McDonald’s Angus Burgers are a Nutritional Nightmare on a Bun

Roxy

We had the Angus deluxe - it was Good , But I took half the bread off to help with the calories ..
I'd rather have a low calorie 12 grain bread - That only 90 calories for 2 slices ..
The bun they have is about 200 calories ...

roberto

mcdogfood thats a good one

Kevin

I just had one of these and it was delicious. I will simply eat lean proteins and get plenty of fiber the rest of the day.

I lift weights 3 times / week and walk about 20 miles per week. I drink plenty of water and get plenty of potassium to counter my sodium intake.

There is no need to feel guilty. Simply plan your day accordingly.

efee

I don't think most people realize that it's not our diets that make us overweight and unhealthy but an almost total lack of physical activity. I cycle, do yard work, construction, hiking and many other stenos activities. I am able to eat, pretty much why I want without gaining weight. I believe most other people could do the same if they did things besides sitting on their a** all day long.

geo

Just had the Deluxe, good tasting burger if you like strong seasoning and lots of Mayo! It's VERY SIMPLE PEOPLE, EXERCISE REGULARLYand you w ont get fat, period.

lyle

just had the mushroom/swiss yesterday. I can normally eat a large burger without a problem but this one took over half hour to try to get down. First taste is strong, salty mushrooms, almost as if they added artificial flavoring to them. I guess thats what made it so difficult to eat fast. Besides more salt, I could not taste the burger at all. Odd thing was, I didnt have to run to the nearest toilet right after. I guess the salt turned my digestive system into a saltlick. Oddly, I want to try the one with lettuce and tomato next time but that will be some time away.

shell

I am eating this on my high protein diet and I am loosing weight! so There!

glen

This is helpful, although it seems it would more appropriate to publish what part of thsi burger is carbohydrates.
Fat, contrary to popular belief, is not the villain in most foods: carbs that cause insulin reaction in the body, by contrast, ARE the villains. Fat actually satisfies and cuts cravings, although I'd agree that this is probably a polysaturated fat.
Nonetheless, 350 calories that is purely fat is healthier than 350 calories of insulin-inducing carbohydrates. Obviously, healthy carbs (none of which is fast food) such, as fruits, and veggies are ideal. And onion's always a good thing, being high in RNA.

Brian

Great article, but I doubt many people out there survive on just 750 calories.

The sodium, howerver, is a different story. A person should limit their daily sodium intake to under 1500mg. One Angus Delux burger exceeds that at 1700mg, so this alone is cause for alarm and to limit your consumption of these burgers.

Make them a treet, but not a daily lunch, or the salt will kill you, folks.

who says?

I just eat an Angus burger and it tasted good.

heidi

Not bad

Toby

700 calories is your daily intake? Get off your high horses people, it's a good tasting burger that isn't completely awful to have once and again.
Learn to exercise and eat right the rest of the time and enjoy more taboo foods.

Gregovio

Had an angus delux today. It was good but since I've been eating a clean diet my mouth was burning from the salt in this junk food. I'll stick to organic-free range meet from now on, it tasted better and cost about the same if not less

cliff

Didn't see the word "Moderation" mentioned by anyone. Just split the darn thing with someone! (Saves $ AND your health).
Most portions in American restaurants are ridiculous. "Downsize" and your size will do likewise!

Samuel

This does not exceed daily calories but the sodium, cholesterol, saturated fat, and total fat come pretty close to your daily limit (these are the percentages you see on the nutritional label). The Angus burgers have approximately 85% daily value of saturated fat and 2g of trans fat. If you eat an Angus, be sure to eat healthy during the other times of the day.

Alex

I like to think of myself as a healthy American in his mid 20's. I run, smoke, eat fastfood, and golf and I'm fine. Get off your lazy butts and you can eat all you want and not get fat.

Bryan

You think McDonalds is bad ?

Chili’s Buffalo Chicken Ranch Sandwich

* 1,560 calories
* 86 g fat (14 g saturated)
* 4,010 mg sodium

Jeffrey Johnson

All u people who think Mcdonalds and other fast food company's are reason to bail for people being obese are ill advised. HEEEELLLLLOOOO people what happen to personal responsibility for ones own body image. People today are lazy and refuse to work out. If you bail fastfood for obesity issue then you might as well blame all the sit down restaurants such as outback chilies denny etc.... these food are just as bad and even worse. But why should u people stop there you should also blame all Sony, Panasonic and all electronic company who make TV and video games because millions of americans are to busy watching this instead of working out.

MacNCheese

are you people crazy? That's exactly wrong with this country and why obesity levels are high. It's NEVER ok to eat fast food. you think the calories content of this Angus burger is ok because the average is 2,000 calories per day. Did you happen to notice the sodium level??? That's what leads to heart disease people! All fast food is processed and thus high in sodium (not to mention FAT)

Keep eating this food. Keep McDonalds and all the fast food establishments in business and then wonder why we have the health issues in this country that we have. Just look at the children.

Terrible. I

Cephus

I love it. Let's see how the commies run this country without my hard work or tax money. I am going to stop going to the doctor and eat only those things that are horrible for my health. This burger is a must have. I am a healthy 44 year old. I figure if I eat nothing but garbage like this, I can drop dead of a heart attack in the next 10 years. No worries about ObamaCare, no test doctors no worries.

Jenny O

The burger is great! This article is spreading misinformation, one burger will never amount to anyone's "daily" in calories. A healthy adult should be eating at least 2000-2500 in calories daily.

Nick

I just ordered and enjoyed an Angus Deluxe without cheese and mayo. Next time I will walk to the MCD and skip the fries. MCD is not going away and people won't stop going there so reward yourself now and then but go with a plan.

Jamal

Considering the burger is about the calorie count of one decent meal i dont see what the big deal is. We need about 2000-2500 calories a day.

Matt

I think this is a "descent cheat" (JUST THE BURGER). You can go over your calorie count once a week IMO. It's good to shock your body anyway.

andrew sim

@jull knapp

is your daily is 750-790 calories?

Sgreen

I cut this crap out of my food intake back at the End of May AND stuck to a weelky exercise routine of 4 days a week. 60-90 minutes. I use my total gym and My Ab Coaster(YES THAT AB COASTER REALLY WORKS).
I've lost 22 lbs in 4 months. Lost 6.5 inches off my waist and Rear. And have to get all my pants taken to the tailor to get fixed. I tried a Fast Food Meal 2 weeks ago. It was so disgusting. I CANNOT go back.
Also, get the Eat this Not That Books. Make them your food Bibles and it makes a difference too.

Jennifer

If you have to hve one you can do what I did - order the bacon and cheese plain - trash the bacon and the bun and only eat half the burger - you still get to enjoy but at half the calories and sodium!

Eric

I read this article after making Salt N' Pepper Shrimp With Sherry Tomato Sauce over egg noodles, and I thought it might be a bit on the caloric side, but it was NOTHING compared to one of these sandwiches! Besides, I am always at my most relaxed when in the kitchen, which is why it still confounds me how people can still patronise fat (um, fast) food dives, especially with all the so-called nutritional information at their fingertips! Oh, well, what'sa person to do? Put a ban on all fast food establishments......oops, to late in some states. Later.

lady

i just ate the mushroom one today around 2pm. i knew once i ate it i couldnt eat anything else for the rest of the day. i felt so guilty after eating it. i call it heartattack food. but damn it was so good lol!

Carmen

WHY, oh why, does the bad for you stuff taste good? That's what I'd like to know, lol.

Wimpy

I ordered the Angus Bacon Cheese because of the promotion going on with free fries and free soft drink. I needed the soft drink! Plus several refills! THAT IS ONE SALTY DOG! ! ! It's the "Angus Burger Seasoning! It contains salt, beef broth (salt), garlic powder (salt), soy sauce (salt), worchestershire sauce (salt and molasses) and Tumeric (?). I read tumeric prevents man breasts, so that's is kind of funny. 2070 MG OF SALT, HOLY (angus) COW! This burger is not worth the salt to blow it up ! ! !

Amy

I used to work at McDonalds- we didn't have these when I worked there (a year ago), but I can tell you NOTHING on the menu is healthy. Beware of the salads too!

Liz in Seattle

I had the mushroom burger...yum! However, I've decided that if I'm going to have a burger every once in a while, it'd better be gourmet, so that at least I'm blowing the calories on the best. You know, like gourmet chocolate...

Jessica

Loved the article. Makes me kind of ill when I think about how I ate before changing my lifestyle!!

mary

Funny just YESTERDAY DH told me how good these were...lol. I am sure they are good!

I recently found out you can add big mac sauce to any burger. So if I really want a big mac i find a plain cheeseburger with big mac sauce totally satisties the craving!!

Jackwelch

I confess i ate one of these the other day :-(

Brandi

Thanks for sharing this Carmen. Anytime fast food restaurants launch a new product they make it look so appetizing. But don't forget how you feel after you eat that stuff. And, do like Carmen did, and do a little detective work first to see if it's really worth it.

Jill Knapp

Scary to think you can eat your days calories in one sitting!! It is what it is.