A Comparison and Contrast of Two Major Fast Food Chains
In today’s era of low-carbohydrate diets and obsessive exercise routines, people are more careful with their food choices. The 21st century necessitates convenience where fast food restaurants accommodate the need for cheap food quickly. Unfortunately, these foods are not always the healthiest of choices. Historically, fast food restaurants have been synonymous to processed high fat foods. In rejection to this stereotype, two major fast food restaurants, Wendy’s and McDonald’s, now offer healthier menu choices low in saturated fats and carbohydrates without sacrificing taste. Wendy’s and McDonald’s fall under the same umbrella of fast food yet possess noticeably different characteristics in healthy choice menu items. Despite differing considerably in the variety and presentation of healthy alternatives, both Wendy’s and McDonald’s offer numerous salad choices as the healthy food staple.
Perhaps the most incredible breakthrough Wendy’s and McDonald’s have had health wise was the introduction of healthy burger alternatives to their menus. Wendy’s has one healthy choice sandwich to offer, the Ultimate Chicken Grill that boasts only 6.5 grams of fat when loaded with all savory toppings. Although Wendy’s offers only this one item as a healthy choice sandwich, Wendy’s has always been a leader in the provision of various healthy menu items. Its small order of chili, containing only five grams of fat, is a healthy alternative favorite. As well, the baked potatoes, minus large quantities of fatty toppings, are a great choice to satisfy the healthy appetite. For example, a baked potato with chives and sour cream has only five grams of fat; whereas, the hot-stuffed baked potato with cheddar cheese and bacon has a high twenty five grams of fat. A Wendy’s patron, however, wanting to make a healthy conversion in his or her