Last week, Burger King announced their “healthier” French Fry option called Satisfries. These new crinkle-cut fries are claimed to be 40% less fat and 30% fewer calories compared to BK’s regular fries. Below is a table comparing the nutrition facts of these two fries side by side. For this comparison, I used the nutritional information based on one medium fry.
Regular Fry | Satisfries | |
Calories | 410 | 340 |
Total Fat (g) | 18 | 14 |
Saturated Fat (g) | 3 | 2 |
Trans Fat (g) | 0 | 0 |
Chol (mg) | 0 | 0 |
Sodium (mg) | 570 | 370 |
Total Carb (g) | 58 | 51 |
Total Sugar (g) | 0 | 0 |
Protein (g) | 4 | 4 |
The definition of French Fries is “potatoes cut into strips and deep-fried.” MMM…doesn’t that just sound healthy? Fries by definition are not healthy.
Now, I am not saying that you shouldn’t eat them. I actually love fries, but try to eat them only once and a while. All I am saying is let’s not pretend they are something that they aren’t. A fry by any other name would still be a treat. If I eat a “healthier” brownie made with applesauce instead of oil I don’t pretend that I am eating applesauce for dessert. I know am eating a BROWNIE!
I appreciate the fact that a fast food chain is trying to make a “healthier” product, however, if they really cared about their customers wouldn’t they just remove the regular version? I would be surprised if these Satisfries were still on their menu in a year. If customers really want fries they are probably going to eat the regular ones.
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Excellent point. I’ve been meaning to look into how the fat/calories have been reduced. Do you happen to know? My husband commented that “aren’t all French Fries sliced potatoes?” No, they aren’t. Some chains use a potato blend with added flavoring. I picture a mashed potato pressed into French Fry shape. I have no actual revenue to back this up, so I may be mistaken. The tid bit sticks out to me because it helps keep tastes/experience similar no matter the potato or actual resturant location.
Thanks for the comment Jessica! I am not sure what all the ingredients are in this new product.
As a renal rd, the sodium is much improved
Hi Amy! I agree. The sodium was a welcomed difference.