Is Big Mac or Quarter Pounder better?
Each one has its own merits, such as the Big Mac being heavier on the veggies so eating it can mean less guilt from indulging in a fast-food meal. But when it comes to sheer size and flavorful bites, the Quarter Pounder wins, thanks partly to its fresh beef patty.
A quarter pounder at any restaurant obviously has a beef patty weighing in at a quarter of a pound before it's cooked. But the McDonald's Quarter Pounder is special because it's the largest beef patty the franchise offers on the menu. It's identical to a McDouble with one major exception: the size of the beef patty.
The secret behind the Big Mac is that they taste really good. This is because of the unique ingredients used to make them. The ingredients used include beef patties, cheese, bread, and special sauces. They are all mixed to give a unique taste that will make you go back for more.
The new burger is a marked improvement over the frozen-beef patty. The juicier burger allows for more depth of flavor that the original, which contains a tolerable patty that can feel like a chore to chomp through. Are McDonald's new fresh beef Quarter Pounders the best burger in the fast-food industry? Probably not.
Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese
The best sandwich/burger at McDonald's is the Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese. Take everything good I said about the Quarter Pounder with Cheese over in fourth place and double it. The result is a satisfyingly meaty, salty, and cheesy burger that is surprisingly filling.
Big Mac. No list about the most popular McDonald's orders is complete without mention of the Big Mac, right? The burger was introduced 52 years ago by a franchise owner in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, and it has arguably become a sensation in the fast food world ever since.
The Poor Man's Big Mac is a McDouble (a bargain at around $1.49 made up of two burgers and one slice of cheese) with special sauce (that's the Big Mac Sauce), extra lettuce and no ketchup. You won't miss the Big Mac's third bun and hefty price of around $3.99.
Each Quarter Pounder® with Cheese burger features a ¼ lb.* of 100% fresh beef that's hot, deliciously juicy and cooked when you order.
Every one of our McDonald's burgers is made with 100% pure beef and cooked and prepared with salt, pepper and nothing else—no fillers, no additives, no preservatives. We use the trimmings of cuts like the chuck, round and sirloin for our burgers, which are ground and formed into our hamburger patties.
- Filet-o-fish.
- McRib.
- Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich.
- Baked Apple Pie.
- Egg McMuffin.
- Happy Meal.
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich.
- Spicy BBQ Chicken Sandwich.
What is the most popular item at McDonald's?
#1: French fries
They've been a staple of McDonald's since its very first menu, and people have been asking for fries with that — or just fries — ever since. And yes, there is a secret ingredient that makes McDonald's fries so addictive.
I recently pit the signature burgers at Burger King, McDonald's, and Wendy's against each other in an unwavering, definitive, and entirely unscientific ranking. Lo and behold, after the sesame seeds had settled, the glorious Big Mac came out on top.
We add salt and pepper to our burgers when they are cooked on the grill at our restaurants to bring out all that great beef taste." However they had separate notes regarding the quarter pounders, saying: "We will serve 100 percent fresh beef Quarter Pounder burgers cooked right when you order.
Quarter Pounder — $5.49
Overall, the burger had plenty of beef, but the Quarter Pounder made me respect cheese more, since I think it would've benefited from a slice or two. Without the melted slices of cheese, the onions dominated the burger and masked the flavor of the naked beef.
First off, is a Big Mac bad for you because of its supposed poor nutrition? According to McDonald's, a single Big Mac contains: 540 calories (more than 25% of an adult's daily recommended intake). 25 grams of (much saturated) fat (more than 40% of an adults daily recommended intake).
| EXTRA VALUE MEALS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1. Big Mac | 3.79 | 530 |
| 2. 2 Cheeseburgers | 2.18 | 580 |
| 3. Quarter Pounder with Cheese | 3.89 | 520 |
| 4. Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese | 4.79 | 740 |
In the U.S., Filet-O-Fish sandwiches are made with 100% wild-caught Alaska Pollock that's also always sustainably sourced.
Nothing says McDonald's like the Big Mac. Arguably McDonald's most iconic menu item, the Big Mac was brought to life in the late '60s and was originally sold for just 45 cents. Nowadays, the price has risen to $3.99. This sandwich has been consumed over 550 million times in the US alone.
It's hot tea. The supervisor says it is the least-ordered item on the menu at their locations. He confessed in a viral TikTok video that he's never even sold the drink himself. More than 5-million people watched his video before it was changed to a private video.
Oh and the most expensive item McDonald's sells on any menu, anywhere? That would be one Grand Chicken Special – yours in Lebanon again for just $27.19.
Which is worse Big Mac or Quarter Pounder?
Grabbing a bigger version won't do you any favors, either
It's got 620 more calories, 33 grams of fat (15 saturated), 1,500 grams of sodium, and 120 milligrams of cholesterol. Also coming in at 620 calories, the Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe will hold the bacon but not save your bacon from loads of sodium and fat.
Quarter Pounder — $5.49
Overall, the burger had plenty of beef, but the Quarter Pounder made me respect cheese more, since I think it would've benefited from a slice or two. Without the melted slices of cheese, the onions dominated the burger and masked the flavor of the naked beef.
A McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese weighs in at 540 calories. The Big Mac calorie count is also 540 calories. Both options contain 28 grams of fat and over 40 grams of carbohydrates.
The Final Verdict. While Burger King's Whopper was a little tastier, McDonald's Big Mac took full sweep in being the better burger. It's more aesthetically appealing, has more toppings, is healthier (relatively speaking), and is cheaper in price. Congrats, McDonald's!
The Poor Man's Big Mac is a McDouble (a bargain at around $1.49 made up of two burgers and one slice of cheese) with special sauce (that's the Big Mac Sauce), extra lettuce and no ketchup. You won't miss the Big Mac's third bun and hefty price of around $3.99.
Each Quarter Pounder® with Cheese burger features a ¼ lb.* of 100% fresh beef that's hot, deliciously juicy and cooked when you order.
- Fruit & Maple Oatmeal.
- Hamburger.
- Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad.
- Bacon Ranch Grilled Chicken Salad.
- Egg McMuffin.
- Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich.
- Fruit 'N Yogurt Parfait.
Every one of our McDonald's burgers is made with 100% pure beef and cooked and prepared with salt, pepper and nothing else—no fillers, no additives, no preservatives. We use the trimmings of cuts like the chuck, round and sirloin for our burgers, which are ground and formed into our hamburger patties.
We add salt and pepper to our burgers when they are cooked on the grill at our restaurants to bring out all that great beef taste." However they had separate notes regarding the quarter pounders, saying: "We will serve 100 percent fresh beef Quarter Pounder burgers cooked right when you order.
How To Order: Order a slice of cheese on a hamburger bun, receive this sad little number. Description: This is a Big Mac made with quarter pound patties. A regular Big Mac is made with 1.6 oz patties, and the Quarter Pounder is made with 4 oz patties.
