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August 26, 2013

'Value meals' may be less fattening

  • “Premium” items at fast food chains can come with a big caloric payload.
    • By CANDICE CHOI
    AP Food Industry Writer

    NEW YORK — If you're trying to watch calories while keeping your meal under $5 at a fast-food restaurant, sticking to the value menu might not be a bad idea.

    Fast-food chains such as McDonald's, Burger King and Wendy's are trumpeting pricier, premium offerings to shed their image as purveyors of greasy junk food and convince customers to spend a few extra bucks.


     
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