Burger King Nutrition Revealed
Fast food is considered to be the biggest nutritional no-no that’s available. With processed ingredients, high fat and sugar counts, these menu items seem to be increasing the spread of obesity in the world. But perhaps that’s about to change. Even Burger King is looking to offer its customers more healthy options, though they are still offering some of the biggest caloric meals of any fast food restaurant around. Here’s what you need to know before you order.
What Burger King Wants You to Know
The good news is that if you’re looking to see what the caloric and nutritional counts are for a food at Burger King, all you need to do is head to their main website. There, you will find an extensive list of their menu items, along with any nutritional fact you might need. And while most stores will say that they offer nutritional information in their restaurants as well, this isn’t always a reliable source of information. Whether Burger King is trying to hide this or not, you might want to simply print off their nutritional guide before you head to the drive thru to make sure you’re making the best meal choice possible.
When you arrive at their main website, you will find that the nutritional guide is not accessible from the main front page, but if you type in ‘nutrition’ into their search bar at the top, you will be directed to an extensive guide of nutritional facts, potential allergens, and even meal planning resources to help you create a healthy meal for your lifestyle. Burger King seems to be helping their customers make their foods a part of a healthy lifestyle.
Is Everything Really that Bad for You?
And in truth, there are a number of healthy options at Burger King. If you are concerned about calories, you will find that there are several meal options under 200 calories – low carb sandwiches like the Veggie Burger, the Original Whopper with Cheese, and others. You can also choose a small onion rings (without condiments) for less than 200 calories. Burger King has an easy to read handout that goes over different calorie ranges for you to fit into your diet.
If you simply don’t want to think about what you are eating and you just want to order a meal, go to Eating Strategy on their Nutritional Page to find out specific meals that can fit into any eating requirements. Side items like applesauce and salads with low calorie dressing can help to offset the calories that fries or larger orders of onions rings might have had. And by adding a diet drink, you can often get the same number of calories for your meal as you would at any other restaurant – if not lower.
Of course, the main concern with fast food is the large number of fat calories in each meal. To help offset this, make sure to eat your burgers and other sandwiches without mayonnaise or cheese – or any other special sauces. You can also pull apart your sandwich and try to soak up the excess grease with a napkin to help.
Avoid anything that’s fried and stick with grilled menu options that don’t require a lot of oil or breading.
Making Fast Food a Part of Your Life
Fast food is easy, cheap, and certainly a more convenient choice than making dinner each night. While you might not want to make Burger King a part of every meal, you can do certain things to make sure it isn’t ruining your diet at the same time:
• Choose low fat sides or no sides at all
• Never order more than a small serving
• Try removing the bun of your burger
• Consider splitting meals with others
• Avoid desserts like ice cream and milkshakes
• Eat fast food no more than once a week
Fast food can be a great way to keep your energy up, but only if you’re choosing the best foods for your body.
Cutting Back on Calories at the Drive Thru
Since the drive thru can be a stressful experience, you might want to think about these kinds of choices before you get out your keys:
• Choose plain hamburgers
• Consider kid’s menu items
• Always pick fruits and vegetables for your sides
Eating right is more of a game than you might think. While fast food might get a bad rep, it’s generally due to the higher fat options that are available. You don’t have to eat cheesy and greasy burgers to fill up your stomach. Burger King offers more options than that – and you can still eat like a king.
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