13 most popular dishes in McDonald's, KFC and Burger King from a nutritional point of view + how to eat fast food on a diet

An establishment like McDonalds has long been popular with both children and adults from all over the world. This is a source of inexpensive and quick snacks. Everything there is always tasty and satisfying, although everyone probably already knows how harmful food from McDonald's is. And the main threat to the human body is the presence of large amounts of fat. McDonald's food is a source of cholesterol, but for some reason this does not scare the regulars of this establishment. What are the secrets of the cafe’s global success and how to eat without causing significant harm to your health?

Calorie content of McDonald's dishes: composition and weight

You should not abuse food from McDonald's, as it contains a huge amount of calories.
You can not only gain extra pounds, but also ruin your health and cause irreparable harm to your digestive system. A large number of different seasonings and spices are added to all these dishes, including a flavor enhancer (monosodium glutamate). Even one glass of Coca-Cola contains almost two days' worth of sugar for an adult. WEIGHT LOSS STORIES OF STARS!

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The number of calories in one serving of dishes from the menu of a popular restaurant is very high, which should be taken into account not only when losing weight, but also during a normal diet. McDonald's calorie content and nutritional value (BJU) are shown in the table :

Big tasty includes the following food products:

• Bun with sesame seeds.
• A minced beef cutlet that weighs 160 g.
• Spicy sauce.
• Onion.
• Salad.
• Tomatoes.
• Emmental cheese.

Beef is rich in various amino acids and proteins that are necessary for the normal functioning of the body. It contains vitamins B, PP, H, E. However, the cutlet is fried in a large amount of sunflower meat, so it contains carcinogens that contribute to the occurrence of malignant tumors (cancer).

One piece of French fries contains a lot of oil and additives harmful to the human body.

The homemade French fries recipe uses only 3 ingredients, while the McDonald's dish uses 12:

1. 1. Rapeseed oil.
2. 2. Potatoes.
3. 3. Soy.
4. 4. Beef flavoring.
5. 5. Soybean hydrogenated oil.
6. 6. Dextrose.
7. 7. Citric acid.
8. 8. Salt.
9. 9. Corn oil.
10. 10. Butyl tertiary hydroquinone.
11. 11. Polydimethylsiloxane.
12. 12. Disodium phosphate.

How safe is it to eat at McDonald's?

To eat at McDonald's safely, you need to pay attention to the calorie content of the dishes you order, as well as count the calories consumed that day with other foods.

On a note! Women need up to 2,000 kcal per day to feel good, but at the same time maintain their figure. Men need up to 2,500 kcal per day.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner should be complete, that is, consist of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Calorie intake during the day is distributed as follows:

• for breakfast you need to consume 30% of calories based on the total daily requirement;
• lunch accounts for 40% of the total calories;
• In the evening, 20% of calories from the permissible norm is enough.

Thus, lunch has the highest calorie content, and dinner has the lowest calorie content. By adhering to these conditions, you can easily eat at McDonald's without harming your figure. But to do this you need to know the calorie content of each dish.

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Benefits of beef

Due to the content of a large number of useful elements in its composition, beef has many positive properties that have a beneficial effect on the human body. Meat is especially useful for a growing body, for people leading an active lifestyle, athletes, as well as those who have suffered injuries, burns and serious illnesses.

Beef is useful in the treatment of urolithiasis, helps to recover from infectious diseases, injuries and burns. The collagen contained in beef helps restore healthy joints.

The benefits of beef, when consumed on a regular basis, are as follows:

• strengthens the immune system and increases the body's protective properties;
• helps speed up metabolism;
• improves vision;
• normalizes the functioning of blood vessels;
• gradually reduces the level of “bad” cholesterol;
• prevents the appearance of atherosclerosis;
• increases blood clotting;
• normalizes stomach acidity;
• cleanses the body of toxins and waste;
• helps in the fight against insomnia.

Beef meat helps the male body well in the synthesis of testosterone (male hormone) and increases potency. It also increases physical endurance, mental activity, and also prevents early baldness by strengthening the hair follicles.

Beef is also beneficial for women:

• relieves chronic fatigue;
• supports the endocrine system;
• helps in restoring the body after heavy menstrual bleeding;
• regulates the functioning of the reproductive organs;
• gives strength to nails and hair.

Beef is especially beneficial for pregnant women, as it provides essential vitamins and minerals not only to the mother, but also to the child.

Cheeseburger

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Food will be delivered in 15-30 minutes.

The cheeseburger has long been a style icon. It can be bought at any fast food restaurant in the world, and everyone is trying to add their own touch of originality to the classic. It is this reference sandwich that is used as a starting point when developing a new sandwich.

Burger King made its own improvements, and according to many fans, the burger from this company turned out much better than its competitors. Fried beef cutlet, processed cheese, pickled cucumber, mustard, ketchup - all in a signature wheat bun with sesame seeds.

Price : 55 rubles.

How long to cook beef

To determine how long to cook beef, you need to know which part of the animal will be cooked, since improper cooking can easily ruin the future dish.

For example:

• It is recommended to boil the brisket or thigh for at least 2.5 - 3 hours;
• sacrum and shoulder blades - approximately 2 hours;
• Cook frozen beef for 1.5 to 2 hours.

Cooking time also depends on the age of the animal and the size of the piece of meat. It is recommended to cook beef in pieces no larger than 2 kg so that the meat is as tender and juicy as possible.

Boneless meat, cut into small pieces, can be boiled in a double boiler or microwave. In this case, cooking will take from 25 to 40 minutes. Determining the readiness of boiled beef is simple: just pierce it with a fork 1-3 cm, and if the device goes in easily, then the meat is cooked, and if blood flows out of the hole from the fork, then you will need to cook more .

The nutritional value

cooking method

So, we prepare a very simple dish of minced meat. Despite the fact that it is simple and quite quick to prepare, it is also very tasty and nutritious. In addition, such steaks can be called a universal dish - they can be served with various side dishes for the main course or made sandwiches with them, taken to school or work as a snack.

Anything goes as a side dish with these steaks - baked, boiled or fresh vegetables, salads, fresh herbs, various cereals, pasta, potatoes in any form, legumes. The culinary imagination in this case is not limited by anything. In addition, steaks go well with various sauces.

Another advantage of the dish is that such steaks can be prepared for future use. Shape them, then freeze and use as needed. This will significantly reduce the time it takes to prepare a delicious homemade dinner after a working day, and the family will be very pleased.

So, we prepare the steaks, for which we place the minced meat in a deep container. Season it with ground black pepper and sprinkle with salt. If desired, you can add any other spices to your taste. Mix everything. Wash the green onions under running water, then dry them with a paper towel. Finely chop the onion and add to the minced meat, stirring the mixture again. Combine milk with mustard, mix and add to minced meat, mix again.

Taste and reviews

When you enter the market with a classic, you need to be prepared that customers will evaluate the dish more closely than other products, since comparison with competitors is inevitable.

Burger King stands up to this comparison, and what's more, some consider their Cheeseburger to be the best. From customer reviews, several advantages and disadvantages of this sandwich can be identified.

• Taste . Unlike competitors, you can feel that the cutlet is cooked over an open fire, so you can feel the smoky taste that all grill lovers love.
• Juiciness . Thanks to the cheese and plenty of sauce, the sandwich is easy to chew and doesn't get stuck in your throat.
• Price . This is one of the cheapest dishes on the menu. For the price of a standard Whopper, you can get three Cheeseburgers. This makes the sandwich a good option for those who need a quick and inexpensive snack.
• Calorie content . Comparing how many calories are in a Cheeseburger from Burger King and in other company dishes, this sandwich can be called one of the most dietary on the menu.

• Lots of mustard. Users believe that mustard should be balanced with ketchup, otherwise its taste overshadows all other taste sensations.
• No onion . The sandwich would be much tastier with onion rings.
• Cheese leaks out . Since the cheese is processed, when you press on the bun, it begins to flow out, so there is a burger above the package so as not to stain your clothes.

Wine sauce for steaks

Ingredients for wine sauce
for 600 grams of steak
Red wine (dry) - 100 milliliters Onion (red) - 1 piece Fresh thyme - 2 sprigs Butter - 50 grams Olive oil - 40 grams Salt, pepper - to taste

Wine sauce for steaks

Heat a frying pan, pour in olive oil. Peel and chop the onion, fry for 2 minutes. Add wine, thyme, boil until the amount of wine is reduced by half. Remove the sauce from heat, add salt and pepper. Cut the butter into cubes, add to the sauce, stir. Let the sauce sit for 3 minutes. Pour the wine sauce into a gravy boat and serve warm.

Africa

McDonald's can only be found in a few countries in Africa. The product range is complemented by dishes popular among the local population, such as McFalafel. As in other Muslim countries, during Ramadan a menu is available that fully complies with religious principles.

Africa

Egyptian McDonald's left the impression of a noisy and dirty place. But even there, the menu is more extensive than the Russian one.

Australia

In this country it's really the other way around. It is convenient to monitor a small, isolated market, which is why many innovations are tested in Australia. The first McCafe was opened there in 1993 in Melbourne. Now, in the same city, an official food delivery service has appeared (this is not an innovation, but it is quite rare).

At Australian McDonald's, you can create an order through an application on your smartphone, and then show the QR code to the cashier. They will bring you food without any problems. You can even build your own burger using the ingredients available to choose from.

Australia

In Sydney, one of the McCafés has been converted into a healthy called The Corner. It lacks the usual burgers, which are replaced by salads, lentils, rice and chicken breast.