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Table of Contents Serving size Calories Per Serving Caloric Ratio Energy Supplied from Food Benefits Non-benefits Which is Healthier?

Serving Size McDonalds Nestle Crunch McFlurry: 348g per serving Taco bell Fiesta Burrito, Steak: 183g per serving

Calories per Serving McDonalds Nestle Crunch McFlurry: 635 Calories per serving Taco bell Fiesta Burrito, Steak: 370 Calories per serving

Caloric Ratio McDonalds Nestle Crunch McFlurry: 56% Carbohydrates 10% Proteins 34% Fats Taco bell Fiesta Burrito, Steak: 50% Carbohydrates 16% Proteins 34% Fats

Energy McDonalds Nestle Crunch McFlurry: Lots of short term energy because there is a lot of carbohydrates. Also a lot of long term energy because there is a large supply of fat found in the food. Taco bell Fiesta Burrito, Steak: There is a lot of carbohydrates, so there is a lot of short term energy. As well as long term energy due to the large amount of fats.

Benefits McDonalds Nestle Crunch McFlurry: Lots of protein- 16g of protein (for building muscles) Short and long term energy- lots of carbs and fats Low in sodium- 10% of daily sodium (too much sodium may cause high blood pressure) Taco bell Fiesta Burrito, Steak: Short and long term energy- lots of carbs and fats Lots of protein- 15g of protein (for building muscles) Lots of vitamin A- 25% of daily vitamin A (a potent antioxidant that prevents certain cancers)

Non-benefits McDonalds Nestle Crunch McFlurry: Not a good source of iron, it does not prevent anemia and does not give energy. Also there are many calories from fat, which can harm your heart and clog your arteries. Taco bell Fiesta Burrito, Steak: Not a good source of fiber, does not have good elimination of waste. Not a good source of vitamin C, so it does not help prevent infection.

Which is Healthier? Taco bell Fiesta Burrito, with Steak is healthier because it has less processed carbohydrates (which may lead to excess weight gain or diabetes), more protein for building muscle, less calories per serving and calories from fat. It also has less cholesterol (making it unlikely to clog the arteries) and more Iron (for energy and preventing anemia).