Tag: Us food additives

According to a 2018 study, menu items in large chain restaurants in the US contain significantly higher levels of energy, fat, and saturated fat than their UK counterparts. This raises the question: is food in London healthier than America on the whole? The answer lies in a complex web of regulations, ingredients, and cultural habits.

According to a 2024 study, a McDonald's Big Mac meal in the US was found to have a calorie count 12% higher than the equivalent meal in the UK, sparking intense debate. The discrepancy has many people wondering: is UK McDonald's healthier than the US, and if so, why do the nutritional values differ so significantly?