FOOD FIT FOR A KING 
Greasy, juicy, tasty, cheesy, beefy... nasty! If these words come up when you are looking for a place to bring your date for an evening meal, Burger King has just what it takes to keep you and yours-truly happy. From four-storey burgers to deep-fried chicken, this joint’s food is no fine dining, but it will surely satisfy the hungry-man in you.
If you’re ever in a pickle and don’t know where to head to fill your belly, Burger King has many spots across the island of Montreal- eight to be exact. Easily accessible and affordable, the King’s treats are sure to make your belly grow. Now, that’s food fit for a king!
I Am A Man
Five Artery-Clogging Delights
Look at this juicy, tender, sizzling, over-sized, over-dressed meal. Not one, but three beef patties and processed cheese... Mmm... Is your mouth watering yet? I sure hope not!
In order to burn the 1,240 calories you’ve just ingested with this BK Triple Whopper with cheese, the average person would have to play 130 minutes of FULL-CONTACT football. The average game is 60 minutes. I’m no pro-athlete, but I’m thinking that’s a whole lot of bruises.
Let’s not frown upon Burger King just yet though. It does offer a healthy choice - drum roll please - the Veggie Burger!
One would have to eat nearly 14 BK Veggie Burgers to total the 83 grams of fat in the glorious Triple Whopper! So don’t think twice, think three times before ordering this bad boy.
BK Stacker Quad: Four Times the Fatty Fun!
The toppling BK Stacker Quad features four beef patties, four slices of processed cheese, eight strips of bacon, and BK Stacker Sauce - all on a sesame seed bun. That’s some sweet lovin’ for your thighs.
Let’s think about the four slices of processed cheese for a moment. Processed cheese is like the hot dog of cheeses; it’s leftover, expired and unsold cheese mashed up together to form a pretty yellow slice. In plain terms, it’s not good for you.
Why order the regular BK hamburger which has only 11 grams of fat and 260 calories when you can have this! With 63 grams of fat stacked on fat and 920 calories, this sandwich will keep you jogging for two and a half hours.
The average person would have exceeded the daily recommended protein intake after eating the Stacker, which contains 58 grams of protein. However, if you’re a body-builder, this is the menu item for you!
What Would You Do for a Free Whopper?
The Whopper Sacrifice Challenge raised some controversy. This ad campaign was launched using Facebook in 2009. If you deleted 10 friends from your list, you got a free whopper. Here is an excerpt from the campaign:
“What would you do for a free Whopper? Would you insult an elected official? Would you do a naked handstand? Would you go so far as to turn your back on friendship?”
The campaign soon ended with the following message:
“Facebook has disabled the Whopper Sacrifice Challenge after your love for the Whopper sandwich proved to be stronger than 233,906 friendships.”
A total of 233,906 friends were sacrificed in order to eat a sandwich that has 47 grams of total fat, and 16 grams of saturated fat. Saturated fat is the bad kind, the kind that’s linked to low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and heart disease.
So, even if you got this sandwich for free, it would probably be wiser to set it aside, keep your friend, and exchange it for the Whopper Jr, which only has five grams of saturated fat.
What happened when BK told customers that the Whopper was no longer available? They freaked out.
The Whopper Freakout
Did Someone Say Steak?
Can you handle an extra thick, flame-broiled, five-and-a-half ounce beef patty? How about if it were topped with mayonnaise, crispy onions, Thick & Hearty Steak Sauce, processed cheese, lettuce and tomatoes? It would be best to remove the lettuce, tomatoes, and onions, as the nutrients might not make it to the right place.
Let’s say you have the Steakhouse XT, a poutine on the side, and a chocolate shake to wash it all down; you’ve consumed enough fat to last you for three days. I mean, eating once every three days is efficient. Think of all the free time you’ll have!
Scientific research shows that an adequate intake of sodium for the average adult is about 1,500 mg per day. With 1,590 mg of sodium, the Steakhouse XT burger will throw you over the sodium level intake and can contribute to high blood pressure. But, it’s OK, have one. Everything is good in moderation, right?
I’m Watching My Weight, I’ll Have the Chicken
Chicken is usually the healthy route. Many weight-loss programs allow chicken breast because its meat is low in fat. Research shows that the worst part of the chicken, health-wise, is the skin. So, it’s pretty simple, eat the chicken, avoid the skin.
BK does a pretty good job with the skin removal process for their Tendercrisp, but they had to do something in order to make up for the lost fat! So yes, you've guessed right, deep-fried chicken! With the added oils, this sandwich totals 36 grams of fat.
Why not opt for the healthier option? The Tendergrill has only 16 grams of fat. At least, they offer the alternative.
If you don’t want indigestion, you should have the grilled one. Trust me on this, the Pepto-Bismol bottle was in close reach after trying the Tendercrisp.
Have it the your way with these calorie-filled side orders
Would you like fries with that?
Everyone knows about this catchy line that is used when you order your burger. However, how many are aware of the extra fat that will end up in their stomach when they add this side order to their meal? A large order of fries or onion rings is an extra 22 grams of fat for you to burn later.
Sure, side orders are generally less fatty than your main meal, but these sides are by no means featherweights in the unhealthy category.
Everyone knows about this catchy line that is used when you order your burger. However, how many are aware of the extra fat that will end up in their stomach when they add this side order to their meal? A large order of fries or onion rings is an extra 22 grams of fat for you to burn later.
Sure, side orders are generally less fatty than your main meal, but these sides are by no means featherweights in the unhealthy category.
The BK poutine - see scrumptious photo above - is the gold medalist for the most unhealthy side order. It contains 740 calories and 41 grams of fat. That’s the same amount of calories as a BK Stacker Triple. Having those two menu items together is asking for trouble. Short-term effects include: heartburn, diarrhea, and upset stomach. Pepto-Bismol to the rescue - again!
When the salt from your BK meal makes you thirsty, indulge in a large vanilla shake. With its count of 710 calories, it wins the silver medal for the most calories in a side order. Have it your way and add it to your mean meal.
After you’ve enjoyed such a lovely meal, it’s time for some dessert. The apple turnover will hit that sweet tooth with 12 grams of sugar. It has a measly 13 grams of fat and 260 calories; not such a bad deal.
As you can see, if you have it your way everyday, you’ll probably be lowering your life expectancy by a few years. It’ll be no surprise if you end up with clogged arteries, high cholesterol, or heart disease. Also, by trading friends for burgers, there’s a high chance that no one will be at your funeral if something happens - knock on wood. I would hate to say that I told you so!
All fat aside, everything is good for you - in moderation!
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