5 McDonald’s ‘Eat This, Not That’ Picks and 5 You Should Skip
If you’re craving McDonalds but want to stick to somewhat healthier options, certain menu items can help hit the spot without completely derailing your health and fitness progress. Many items are high-calorie but also contain a surprisingly impressive amount of protein, and while dessert items are understandably higher in sugar, there isn’t a ton of sugar randomly added to other sandwiches, fries, and nuggets. So what should you choose to have as a treat, without having to feel not-great afterwards? Here are 5 items to eat and 5 to avoid at McDonald’s, based on nutrition.
Eat This: Egg McMuffin, Not That: Hotcakes
McDonald’s has an excellent breakfast menu, but the health benefits of items differ wildly. One of the best choices for a nutritious start to the day is the Egg McMuffin, which is just 310 calories, contains 17g of protein, and just 3g of sugar. You also get all the nutrients of a whole, freshly-cracked egg, and lean meat. In comparison, the McDonald’s Hotcakes are 580 calories, 45g of sugar, and just 9g of protein. There’s no question which one is better for you (and frankly more delicious).
Eat This: Quarter Pounder with Cheese, Not That: Double BBQ Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese
Sometimes only a really good, juicy burger will hit the spot, and luckily you can get that on the McDonald’s menu without going overboard with calories and sugar. The Quarter Pounder with Cheese has 520 calories, a very decent 30g of protein, and 10g of sugar for what’s quite a filling sandwich. On the other hand, the Double BBQ Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese is impressive protein-wise, containing 54g of protein, but it also has 850 calories and 12g of sugar. It also has 54g of fat vs the Quarter Pounder with Cheese’s 26g of fat.
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