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Nutrition test reveals winner between McDonald's and Burger King

In a head-to-head battle, McDonald's comes out on top for nutrition, especially if you're watching your fat and sodium intake © Image Credit: Unsplash / Kihong Kim

Everyone knows fast food isn't health food, but some drive-thru staples are better for your diet than others. When it comes to nutrition, one iconic chain holds a slight edge over the other—and the winner might surprise you.

The battle between cheeseburgers

It's time for the ultimate nutrition battle. Which chain makes the healthier cheeseburger between McDonald's and Burger King?

If you guessed that the classic McDonald's cheeseburger is the healthier of the two, go ahead and give yourself a pat on the back because you are correct.

What's interesting about the nutritional data is how similar the two burgers are. McDonald's didn't win by a landslide; rather, it was slightly better.

Breaking down the details

First off, neither of the cheeseburgers sacrifices on flavor. If you're craving a classic cheeseburger, and you don't mind indulging now and then, you really can't go wrong with either chain.

The McDonald's cheeseburger is 300 calories, 13 grams of fat, 31 grams of carbs, 6 grams of sugar, 720mg of sodium, and 15 grams of protein. The Burger King cheeseburger has 300 calories, 14 grams of fat, 30 grams of carbs, 7 grams of sugar, 810mg of sodium, and 16 grams of protein.

There are different ways you can rank them, and it obviously comes down to your own nutritional needs and goals, but the numbers do give the McDonald's cheeseburger a bit of an edge.

Don't forget the fries

Chances are, you're not going to just order a burger; you're probably going to get fries with it. Again, the numbers differ, and the winner is still McDonald's.

The McDonald's fries are lower in calories, fat, carbs, and sodium, giving them a clean sweep. That's not to say they are healthy, but they are better than the Burger King's offering.

The healthiest burger is neither of them

Now for the final word. If you're on the hunt for the healthiest fast food burger, the Wendy's Jr. Hamburger comes out on top.

Source: Tasting Table

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