Do Satisfries Satisfy?

Burger King recently unveiled a new menu addition-- "Satisfries". The product is advertised as a healthier, lower-fat, lower-calorie option (don't worry... it doesn't replace their traditional fries). Does it live up to the hype?

They are still fried potatoes but have a modified coating that absorbs less oil. Even with a slightly larger serving size, this leads to a reported 40% less fat & 30% less calories than McDonald's fries. The differences between the Satisfries & traditional Burger King fries are more modest (50-90 calories & 2-5 grams of fat, depending on the size selected).

Ultimately, the Satisfries are a slight improvement but still aren't your healthiest side. However, repetitive, small caloric reductions are showing some promise in modest long-term success. Critics report the new fries aren't necessarily the tastiest, though.

Check out the following websites for more info on:
- Burger King's Nutritional Info (fries are on p. 3-4)
- Bloomberg Business Week's For Burger King's Satisfries, 'Healthier' is a Very Relative Term
- Consumer Reports' Burger King Satisfries Review

Stay tuned for tips on how to eat out healthier in next week's blog post.