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

The commercials look absolutely amazing. A hot, thick burger on a braided bakery style fluffy white bun, topped with red onion, juicy tomato slices and crisp lettuce, they make my mouth water and remain in my brain longer than should be legal. Touted as an upscale offering, McDonald’s new Black Angus 1/3 pound burgers seem too good to be true. Let’s take a look at the nutrition content of the three different choices.

Angus Deluxe opens up the bidding with 750 calories, 350 from fat, 39 grams of total fat, 135 grams of cholesterol, and 1700 mg of sodium.
The Angus Mushroom and Swiss counters back with 770 calories, 360 from fat, 40 grams of fat, 135 grams of cholesterol and 1170 mg of sodium.
In a last ditch effort, the Angus Bacon and Cheese closes it out with 790 calories, 40 from fat, 145 grams of cholesterol and an astounding 2070 mg of sodium.

Those numbers are, in some cases, more than a daily allowance of calories, fat and sodium. Just in one sandwich, never mind the rest of the meal!

If you really must have a burger, choosing a regular – or even child’s order – can meet your craving and save your diet. These burger choices have no place in a healthy lifestyle or diet.

July 15th, 2009
by Carmen
Tags: beef, fast food, McDonalds, menus, Nutrition, restaurants
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andrew sim

@jull knapp

is your daily is 750-790 calories? posted Oct 15th, 2009 1:44 pm

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. posted Oct 15th, 2009 10:17 am

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! posted Sep 30th, 2009 12:16 pm

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. posted Sep 2nd, 2009 9:54 pm

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! posted Aug 17th, 2009 7:43 pm

Carmen

WHY, oh why, does the bad for you stuff taste good? That's what I'd like to know, lol. posted Aug 15th, 2009 9:25 am

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 ! ! ! posted Aug 10th, 2009 6:52 pm

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! posted Aug 3rd, 2009 12:53 pm

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... posted Jul 16th, 2009 6:57 pm

Jessica

Loved the article. Makes me kind of ill when I think about how I ate before changing my lifestyle!! posted Jul 16th, 2009 12:12 pm

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!! posted Jul 16th, 2009 9:49 am

Jackwelch

I confess i ate one of these the other day :-( posted Jul 15th, 2009 6:23 pm Profile Message

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. posted Jul 15th, 2009 1:19 pm Profile Message