McDonald's Value Meals
McDonald's Value Meals start at about 1,000 calories (for a medium), hover around 1,300 calories (for a large), and reach about 1,500 calories (for a super size).
Burger King's meals are about the same if you get a Chicken Whopper Jr. Go with a regular (beef) Whopper and the calories range from 1,300 to 1,800, depending on the size of the fries and soft drink. Make it a Double Whopper Burger King and you're talking 1,600 to 2,100 calories.
Most meals feature red meat and cheese (saturated fat), fried potatoes (trans fat), and a soft drink (sugar). The Chicken Whopper Jr. and Chicken McGrill Value Meals cut some saturated fat, but with the fries and sodas, they are a long way from healthy.
See also: Eating Healthy at McDonalds
