A lot of Internet sites have been featuring an ad on their homepages for a $2.99 Deluxe Meal and I was so lured to the idea of getting a deluxe meal for $2.99 that I had to click on it.
The meal comes in two versions, the Double Junior Cheeseburger Deluxe and the Crispy Chicken Deluxe. With either meal, you get small fries and a small Coke. Not only do you get a full meal, but you get a substantial meal that is complete in terms of protein, carbohydrates and fat. Let’s see how that breaks down.
In the Cheeseburger Deluxe meal, you get:
890 calories
330 calories from fat
36 grams of fat (12 grams are saturated fat)
1160 milligrams of sodium
117 grams of carbohydrates
28 grams of protein
6 grams of fiber
52 grams of sugar (13 teaspoons)
For chicken lovers, you get:
960 calories
370 calories from fat
41 grams of fat (10 grams are saturated fat)
1430 milligrams of sodium
127 grams of carbohydrates
25 grams of protein
6 grams of fiber
51 grams of sugar
As you can see, when you decide to get a Deluxe Meal, it isn’t easy. Do you go for the taste of the burger or the additional calories, fat and sodium in the chicken sandwich.
Rich Dafter is the founder of HowToBeFit.com, a lifelong runner, former ACE Certified Personal Trainer, BODi Coach since 2007, and Polar Athlete and Ambassador for 39 years. At 75, he continues to run, hike, strength train, and share practical strategies for healthy aging, fitness, and longevity. Learn more about Rich Dafter on the About page.
