Independence Day celebrated with the authentic taste of burgers ! InfoCons Consumers Protection informs you !
On the occasion of the United States Independence Day, we pay tribute to one of the most iconic American culinary symbols – the burger. More than just a classic dish, the burger has become a global taste experience, and on July 4th we celebrate it in grand style with authentic flavors, special recipes, and dedicated offers for flavor lovers.
Whether you’re a fan of the classic beef recipe or prefer a lighter but equally tasty alternative, the chicken burger is the perfect choice. Juicy, well-seasoned, and served with toppings inspired by American cuisine, the chicken burger offers a memorable culinary experience.
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Therefore, InfoCons supports every consumer and draws attention to the ingredients and nutritional values of chicken and beef burgers sold in restaurants or ordered online.
InfoCons conducted a study on fast food products, this time focusing on chicken and beef burgers. The study analyzed the information available on the online platforms of operators selling these products, namely:
- PREMIER RESTAURANTS ROMANIA S.R.L. (McDonald’s)
- REX CONCEPTS BK ROMANIA S.R.L. (Burger King)
- ALBINA RESTAURANTE S.R.L. (Friday)
- ART BURGER S.R.L. (Hesburger)
- STRONG MND CORPORATION S.R.L. (Spartan)
- UNCLE JOHN FOOD S.R.L. (Uncle John)
- S. FOOD NETWORK S.A. (KFC)
Following the collection and analysis of the nutritional declarations of chicken burger products available on these online platforms, the results are as follows:
From the standpoint of food additives, all products contain at least 9 food additives.
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The number of food additives varies between 9 and 26:
- 28% of products contain 26 food additives
- 28% contain 21 food additives
- 28% contain 18 food additives
- 28% contain 13 food additives
- 28% contain 11 food additives
- 28% contain 10 food additives
- 28% contain 9 food additives
All studied products had nutritional values listed per 100g, although some operators also provide this information per product portion:
- Energy value: between 174.7 kcal and 267 kcal
- Carbohydrate content: between 18.15g and 31g
- Sugar content (from carbs): between 2g and 7.19g
- Fat content: between 2.78g and 16g
- Protein content: between 6.06g and 12.77g
- Salt content: between 0.36g and 1.47g
- Fiber content: between 0.68g and 2.8g
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As for beef burgers, the analysis of online nutritional declarations yielded the following results:
All beef burger products contained at least three food additives.
The number of food additives varies between 3 and 15:
- 20% of products contain 15 food additives
- 20% contain 11 food additives
- 20% contain 8 food additives
- 20% contain 4 food additives
- 20% contain 3 food additives
All studied products had nutritional values listed per 100g, though some operators also provide information per total product quantity.
ATTENTION! The weight of the analyzed beef burger products varies between 100g and 245g.
- Energy value: between 223.4 kcal and 267.2 kcal
- Carbohydrate content: between 15.6g and 28g
- Sugar content (from carbs): between 1.3g and 6.4g
- Fat content: between 8.5g and 13.2g
- Protein content: between 10.21g and 13g
- Salt content: between 0.68g and 1.21g
- Fiber content: between 0.76g and 1.9g
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With the help of the InfoCons European App, consumers can scan food product labels to instantly find out: ingredients, nutritional values, number of food additives, sugar content, and more.
Additionally, using the calculator integrated in the InfoCons European App, consumers can set the amount of product they intend to consume, and the app will calculate the sugar content and calories for the selected quantity.
The study was based on information available online during November–December 2024.
On the occasion of the United States Independence Day, InfoCons extends its warmest wishes of health, joy, and prosperity to all American citizens!
Happy Independence Day with a new attitude!
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