What is Really in a McDonalds Hamburger?
We all know McDonald’s doesn’t offer the healthiest of food choices, even with their salads. Sometimes, though, a pit stop there for lunch is unavoidable. Next time you think about ordering a hamburger, think about this nutrition. According to the McDonald’s Nutrition Information PDF available for download from their website, a hamburger is 3.5 oz. or 100g in serving size and contains: • 250 calories • 80 of those calories come from fat. • 9g of fat (13% recommended daily value) • 3.5g saturated fat (16% recommended daily value) • 0.5g trans fat • 25mg cholesterol (9% recommended daily value) • 520mg sodium (22% recommended daily value) • 31g carbohydrates (10% recommended daily value) • 2g dietary fiber (6% recommended daily value) • 6g sugars • 12g protein Nutrient Composition • Contains no Vitamin A • Contains 2% recommended daily value of Vitamin C • Contains 10% recommended daily value of Calcium • Contains 15% recommended daily value of Iron Keep in mind the McDonald’s Hamburger
