Tag: Fries vs burger

According to the USDA, a standard fast-food hamburger contains more protein and fewer carbohydrates than a medium order of fries. This surprising statistic challenges the common assumption that fries are the lesser of two fast-food evils, forcing us to re-examine if fries are healthier than a burger after all.

According to USDA data cited by multiple sources, a medium portion of McDonald's fries contains 378 calories, compared to just 250 calories in a standard hamburger. This stark calorie difference for a single component prompts the question: are McDonald's fries worse than burgers?