Heyz to everyone reading this!
In earlier blogs i said that i was writing a essay on the comparison of take away foods, and said that I had finished. Well my English teacher, who set up the blogs for us, asked us to publish it on the blogs, so here is mine:
Subway is healthier than McDonalds.
Subway is healthier than McDonalds because it contains less fat, sugar and calories and has larger quantities of protein. Case studies such as Morgan’s “Super size me” diet, show that diets based on McDonalds lead to extremely unhealthy lifestyle habits, compared to Subway based ones. The increasing number of McDonalds outlets has matched increased obesity rates.
The majority of McDonald’s foods are saturated in inappropriate amounts of fat and sugar. Although McDonald’s Deli Choices may have been advertised as being nutritionally good for you, in comparison with Subways food products, it isn’t all that it seems to be. McDonald’s Vege pesto Deli Choice roll contains 6.6 more grams of fat, a massive 104 more calories, 3.3 more grams of sugar and only 6.6 more grams of protein, comparing with Subway’s Vege Delight. McDonald’s Thai chicken in comparison to Subway’s Roasted Chicken Breast sub, both containing relatively the same contents, McDonald’s have 2.1 grams more fat, 21 grams more of calories, 8.2 more grams of sugar and lastly 5.9 less grams of protein. These two examples are representatives of the total menu choices of both stores and leave little doubt that the fat, calorie, sugar and protein levels of McDonalds make it a less healthy alternative.
Various studies tend to suggest that McDonalds is less healthy then a diet based on Subway. In the main study of the McDonalds “Super size me” diet, experimented by Morgan Spurlock, it only ended in unhealthy results. His challenge was to eat every McDonalds for every meal of the day, over the time frame of a month. By the end of the month he had to consume every item on the menu, and have agreed to a Super sizing deal, which is upgrading the size of the product, every time he was offered. Before he began he was thoroughly examined and tested by doctors and nutritionists. After a long struggle, Morgan completed the task which resulted in gaining 24.5 pounds, cholesterol shot up by 65 points, liver turned fatty, doubled risk of heart disease, depression, exhaustion and the risk of getting respiratory problems, asthma, impaired infertility, diabetes, gall bladder disease, prostate cancer, sleep apnoea and hypertension. In comparison to this, Jared S Fogle took on the challenge of basing his dieting habits around the menu of Subway. With personal intentions to lose weight and become healthy, Jared took on this diet for a year having Subway for all three meals in the day. Completing a successful, life changing diet, he lost an amazing 425 pounds and have continued to inspire fans and viewers to lose of 160000 pounds, and still counting. Comparing these two cases, McDonalds is shown to be a disgraceful, health crisis contributing to the 100,000,000 obese and overweight people in America. These results, while supporting the case, are not conclusive because the results were biased in favour of Subway due to Jared incorporating exercise. This was not the case with the “Super size me” diet.
The nutritional information and case studies are important factors in the nutritional comparison between McDonalds and Subway. The experience of individuals also points in the same direction as the facts. Whilst the influence of advertising is unclear, a survey reveals the general belief that Subway is healthier. Some opinionated comments made about Subway include: “I like the fact that you know you’re eating something healthy, and I like the taste of it all, it fills you up. It normally tastes fresh and it’s just basically what you like. It has a variety of different yummy things” “Subway is completely awesome and I could eat it everyday of my life. I like the amount of control being able to serve myself drinks” “its cool how you could pick whatever you want on the subs and it actually leaves you full and you know that you made a healthy decision.” When asked about what they thought of McDonalds, their replies consisted of: “After you’ve eaten it you feel sluggish and fat because you know what you’ve just eaten. You fill full for half and hour, and then suddenly hungry because it’s not real food that you’re eating.” “They act like it’s healthy but they’re hiding the true facts, they are sneaky by adding extra salt so you are tempted to by drinks aswell.” The majority of a surveyed group agree with those statements made. In fact a large 68% preferred Subway to McDonalds and a massive 93% thought Subway is healthier.
It is not coincidental that increases in obesity, and the expanding number of McDonald stores, occur at the same time. Case studies and analysis of the nutritional value of the two options lead clearly to the view that McDonalds is less healthy than Subway. All of the arguments in the world will not prevent many individuals using their free will to buy what they see as an appealing menu regardless of its health impact, so the choice is up to you.
Hope you understood it alright. Okay the bell is about to go, hope to post another blog soon.
Love TiFFaNy!
24 responses so far ↓
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April
// Nov 3, 2005 at 2:38 am
Hello hello hello!!
I got your comment. Thanks!! I really enjoyed reading it. And I’d love to answer your questions. It would be no problem at all.
We have science, social studies, math, language arts, french, gym, home ec, and well I think that’s it. This isn’t really a subject but after the bell rings at our school (9:00 AM) we have a morning talk with Mr. Fisher (our main teacher) and then we silent read. So I really only have seven different subjects.
For some of my subjects I have a different teacher. Science, social studies, math, and language arts are taught with my main teacher, Mr. Fisher. French, gym, and home ec are with different teachers. French is with Mrs. Smith, gym is with Mrs. Shapka, and home ec is with Mrs. Coulson. For gym and home ec I go to different rooms but for french I stay in my classroom, but a different teacher comes to teach us, that’s all.
In my class, there are, I think, twenty students. Me and all of the students take the same classes, but a few people don’t do french (I don’t know why though.)So I have four different teachers.
Two of my classes change. Sometimes we do science and when we are done science we do social studies. When we’re done social studies we do science. It changes. But that’s really all that changes with my classes. Sure, we do different topics for each subject, but that’s it.
I hope this answers your questions. I answered them the best I could. Maybe you could also tell me about your school too, only if you want to, that is. I like commenting back and forth with you. I hope I continue to hear from you!! You’ll continue to hear from me, that’s for sure!!
From: April
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Toni
// Nov 3, 2005 at 3:37 am
Hello! Tiffany Thank You soo much for leaving a comment on my blog. Also I would like to thank you for explaining what net ball is and yes I do no what basket ball is it is a real popular sport hear in canada. I really enjoy hearing from you and your classmates. I really hope you keep commenting our blogs and writeing in your own blogs I love reading them. Hope to hear from you again.
Luv:Toni
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Amanda
// Nov 3, 2005 at 4:15 pm
I never really knew how fatty McDonald’s really was. The only reason I like McDonald’s Is because of there chicken ceaser salad. It is my favorite food to eat there and the only thing.
But at subway i dont really like Subs The only sub I really like the the meatball sub which is really messy. But is worth it. Here in this little town in Canada We don’t have subway but in a small city about two-three hours away from were wee live. There is a McDonalds and a subway. But i think i should start liking subway. Beacuse it sounds like it would be healthy.
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hayls
// Nov 9, 2005 at 3:48 am
hey tiffany!
You sure have some longggggg comments in your blog, (which is completely awesome).
Well done on your essay on maccas and subway, its really great…GO SUBWAY! I’m lovin’ it! haha, hope you get it.
Luv hayls.
xx
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Alex aka eXium
// Nov 11, 2005 at 8:12 am
This is where I believe that people have misconceptions on what really is good for you, and what might be the best thing for people to eat.
McDonald’s is my most favorite friend. No joke. It is high in calories. Always tastes good unless I am sick. Comes with a large container of soda. Paints a picture of a fat kid doesn’t it? I don’t mean to be harsh, but I am not afraid to judge. Sad, or even better thing is, I am a not fat at all. I weigh in at 138lbs, 5′9″, and 10.6% body fat. I am a skinny kid. I can’t say that I eat McDonald’s for every meal, but I will say that I eat it quite a bit. There is one key to eatting the way that you want, what you want, and how much. I am revealing the king of king of king secrets here. Pay attention…
Exercise. It is the most useful thing that I have ever continued to pursue in my life. Every must remember that bodys are like engines. They need fuel. Teens must remember that diets to lose weight are also a decision that is close to, “Should I smoke a pack of cigerettes a day after I try this one?”
I am an avid believer in exercise. I do exercise a bit more than most people do. I run XC for my high school, and find myself happier after exercising anyway. {This is due to the endorphins that the body releases during a hard work out.} The diets of Subway will not do anything for you if you do not exercise as well.
I know I happened to skip all over the place. I am terribly sorry. I would just like to stress that diets are less important than that of exercise, and sometimes that more hearty, or more fattening foods are required to run the body.
–Alex
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Kathleen
// Nov 21, 2005 at 7:34 pm
i hate macdonalds i think it is pretty gross, in my opinion i would never eat there again. I dont like it. oh well see you later bye!!!
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April
// Nov 21, 2005 at 7:35 pm
Hey Tiffany!!
=P
Haven’t heard from you in a while. Felt the need to comment on your blog.
I really didn’t realize how unhealthy McDonalds really was. I don’t eat at McDonalds anyway. In my opinion McDonalds is yucky!! It makes me sick to my stomach…haha.
You have really long, interesting articles. I wish my articles could be as detailed as yours!!
But I think I’m gonna have a peek at some of your friend’s blogs. They look interesting. Byebye!!
From: April
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teegy
// Nov 25, 2005 at 2:07 am
OMG i love your blogs babe, they are so excellent and detailed, how do you do it??
And ignore the comment from the maccas lovin person, we subway gals gotta stick together!!!
love you heaps and heaps hun and btw your AMM ad was brilliant-hate how creative you are!!
from teegy
xoxox
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