The obvious question from readers would be: Why? And my answer would be to see what magic McDonald’s could work on a “healthy” burger option.
My own question, though, is different. How can a McVeggie burger have only 10 fewer calories than a McChicken? Observe:
- McChicken: 480 calories
- McVeggie: 470 calories
- Filet-o-Fish: 400 calories
And keep in mind, 90% of the calories in the Filet-o-Fish come from the giant blob of tartar sauce they put on each one, and it’s still 70 calories less.
Given that this is not the calorie-friendly delight you might hope for (it was slathered in the same volume of mayo as a McChicken), how did it taste?
It tasted fine. I think the spicy variant might be better, because it’s probably not hot, but may add a little more kick to it. As it is, it was OK and given the high calorie count, I’d only opt for this if I swore off being a meat-loving hedonist. Next time I’ll go for a Sausage and Egg McMuffin (440 calories). In the meantime, I ponder the market for a healthy option that is nearly 500 calories.
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