Hungry jacks calories? (2023)

Is Hungry Jacks healthier than McDonald's?

Hungry Jacks' burger racked up the highest scores in energy when it came to its burgers, with its Double Angus Smokey BBQ burger a huge 5610kJ, or 65 per cent of the average male energy intake. In contrast McDonald's hamburger had the lowest energy intake of any beef burger with just 1060kJ.

There are 645 calories in 1 serving (276 g) of Hungry Jack's Whopper.

The consumer organisation Choice says with 80.5 grams of fat, 2.3 grams of sodium and 5085 kilojoules, the burger accounts for nearly sixty per cent of an adult's recommended daily kilojoule intake. That puts it at the top of the list for unhealthy fast food.

According to Amy Shapiro MS, RD, and member of our Medical Expert Board, the healthiest fast-food restaurant you can visit is Chipotle Mexican Grill.

Adult females need anywhere from 1,600 to 2,400 calories a day and adult males need anywhere from 2,000 to 3,000 calories a day, according to the USDA's latest “Dietary Guidelines for Americans” report released in 2020.

Generally, the recommended daily calorie intake is 2,000 calories a day for women and 2,500 for men.

There are 490 calories in 1 serving of Hungry Jack's French Fries (Large).

Are Hungry Jacks burgers 100% beef?

Great burgers need great ingredients. At Hungry Jack's that's 100% Aussie beef, flame-grilled to perfection. Plus big fresh salads, chunky hot chips and sensational sauces.

If you choose beef, choose 90 percent lean or higher. Bison and venison are also leaner red meat choices. Poultry such as ground turkey or chicken can be higher in saturated fat and calories if dark meat and skin are used in the mix. If you choose to use ground chicken or turkey, look for breast only.

There are 284 calories in 1 serving of Hungry Jack's Chicken Nuggets (6 Pieces).

530 Cal. The McDonald's 10 piece Chicken McNuggets® Combo Meal features 10 tender and delicious Chicken McNuggets® made with all white meat chicken—plus our World Famous Fries® and your choice of a Medium McDonald's drink.

There are 1178 calories in 1 serve (905 g) of KFC 3 Piece Box. Calorie Breakdown: 44% fat, 31% carbs, 25% prot.

For example, to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week — a rate that experts consider safe — your food consumption should provide 500 to 1,000 calories less than your total weight-maintenance calories. If you need 2,325 calories a day to maintain your current weight, reduce your daily calories to between 1,325 and 1,825.

Frozen Meal Eaters Get More Essential Nutrients

The same study showed that those who reported eating frozen meals had higher amounts of key nutrients in their diet compared to fast food diners, including essential nutrients like: Fiber. Vitamin A. Vitamin C.