McDonald’s fries sizes
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I have a couple of McDonald’s a few times a month - typically when I have a car full work kit I’m reluctant to leave - so use a drive through
In the last couple of years I don’t reckon I’ve received more than 60% of my fries (when ordering large)
I maintain you get the same amount of fries in a large or medium container as it’s the same tool to scoop the fries up and they are just lazy
If I’m in the restaurant on foot I always mention it and I get what the serving suggestion looks like in the pictures
Any one else noticed this, first world problem I know, but if it was any other product people would kick up ore of a fuss
In the last couple of years I don’t reckon I’ve received more than 60% of my fries (when ordering large)
I maintain you get the same amount of fries in a large or medium container as it’s the same tool to scoop the fries up and they are just lazy
If I’m in the restaurant on foot I always mention it and I get what the serving suggestion looks like in the pictures
Any one else noticed this, first world problem I know, but if it was any other product people would kick up ore of a fuss
My son has a wheeze with McD - always asks for fries without salt and reckons you then get them freshly cooked. Then he adds his own salt.
Probably correct about the size - it's a bit like curry in a pub, if you don't take up the 'half and half' option you still get the same amount of rice as you do with chips and rice
Probably correct about the size - it's a bit like curry in a pub, if you don't take up the 'half and half' option you still get the same amount of rice as you do with chips and rice
Lotobear said:
My son has a wheeze with McD - always asks for fries without salt and reckons you then get them freshly cooked. Then he adds his own salt.
Probably correct about the size - it's a bit like curry in a pub, if you don't take up the 'half and half' option you still get the same amount of rice as you do with chips and rice
As a kid I used to ask for a cheeseburger x2 no gherkin. Same thing, it always came freshly made.Probably correct about the size - it's a bit like curry in a pub, if you don't take up the 'half and half' option you still get the same amount of rice as you do with chips and rice
TX.
The mcdonalds fry scoop has the carton on the bottom so as they shovel the fries the go directly in the carton.
The fries actually in the container will be more in the medium as the scoop is one size and will fill it fuller than the bigger large carton if only one scoop of fries is used.
The no salt is a fallacy as they will get fresh fries but still the same amount and they will still be drained into the same salted hot box serving area.
Same as no gerkhins just means a premade on gets reopened and the gekhins taken off and served.
Yes I once upon a time worked in Mcdonalds
The fries actually in the container will be more in the medium as the scoop is one size and will fill it fuller than the bigger large carton if only one scoop of fries is used.
The no salt is a fallacy as they will get fresh fries but still the same amount and they will still be drained into the same salted hot box serving area.
Same as no gerkhins just means a premade on gets reopened and the gekhins taken off and served.
Yes I once upon a time worked in Mcdonalds
sherman said:
The mcdonalds fry scoop has the carton on the bottom so as they shovel the fries the go directly in the carton.
The fries actually in the container will be more in the medium as the scoop is one size and will fill it fuller than the bigger large carton if only one scoop of fries is used.
The no salt is a fallacy as they will get fresh fries but still the same amount and they will still be drained into the same salted hot box serving area.
Same as no gerkhins just means a premade on gets reopened and the gekhins taken off and served.
Yes I once upon a time worked in Mcdonalds
No way as it would still taste of gherkins + it used to take them at least 5 mins to arrive and piping hot not lukewarm.The fries actually in the container will be more in the medium as the scoop is one size and will fill it fuller than the bigger large carton if only one scoop of fries is used.
The no salt is a fallacy as they will get fresh fries but still the same amount and they will still be drained into the same salted hot box serving area.
Same as no gerkhins just means a premade on gets reopened and the gekhins taken off and served.
Yes I once upon a time worked in Mcdonalds
TX.
Terminator X said:
sherman said:
The mcdonalds fry scoop has the carton on the bottom so as they shovel the fries the go directly in the carton.
The fries actually in the container will be more in the medium as the scoop is one size and will fill it fuller than the bigger large carton if only one scoop of fries is used.
The no salt is a fallacy as they will get fresh fries but still the same amount and they will still be drained into the same salted hot box serving area.
Same as no gerkhins just means a premade on gets reopened and the gekhins taken off and served.
Yes I once upon a time worked in Mcdonalds
No way as it would still taste of gherkins + it used to take them at least 5 mins to arrive and piping hot not lukewarm.The fries actually in the container will be more in the medium as the scoop is one size and will fill it fuller than the bigger large carton if only one scoop of fries is used.
The no salt is a fallacy as they will get fresh fries but still the same amount and they will still be drained into the same salted hot box serving area.
Same as no gerkhins just means a premade on gets reopened and the gekhins taken off and served.
Yes I once upon a time worked in Mcdonalds
TX.
sherman said:
The mcdonalds fry scoop has the carton on the bottom so as they shovel the fries the go directly in the carton.
The fries actually in the container will be more in the medium as the scoop is one size and will fill it fuller than the bigger large carton if only one scoop of fries is used.
The no salt is a fallacy as they will get fresh fries but still the same amount and they will still be drained into the same salted hot box serving area.
Same as no gerkhins just means a premade on gets reopened and the gekhins taken off and served.
Yes I once upon a time worked in Mcdonalds
You obviously havent worked in one for quite a while as they havent pre-made stuff for quite a few years.The fries actually in the container will be more in the medium as the scoop is one size and will fill it fuller than the bigger large carton if only one scoop of fries is used.
The no salt is a fallacy as they will get fresh fries but still the same amount and they will still be drained into the same salted hot box serving area.
Same as no gerkhins just means a premade on gets reopened and the gekhins taken off and served.
Yes I once upon a time worked in Mcdonalds
All burgers are made on demand now.
CKY said:
Terminator X said:
sherman said:
The mcdonalds fry scoop has the carton on the bottom so as they shovel the fries the go directly in the carton.
The fries actually in the container will be more in the medium as the scoop is one size and will fill it fuller than the bigger large carton if only one scoop of fries is used.
The no salt is a fallacy as they will get fresh fries but still the same amount and they will still be drained into the same salted hot box serving area.
Same as no gerkhins just means a premade on gets reopened and the gekhins taken off and served.
Yes I once upon a time worked in Mcdonalds
No way as it would still taste of gherkins + it used to take them at least 5 mins to arrive and piping hot not lukewarm.The fries actually in the container will be more in the medium as the scoop is one size and will fill it fuller than the bigger large carton if only one scoop of fries is used.
The no salt is a fallacy as they will get fresh fries but still the same amount and they will still be drained into the same salted hot box serving area.
Same as no gerkhins just means a premade on gets reopened and the gekhins taken off and served.
Yes I once upon a time worked in Mcdonalds
TX.
TX.
blue_haddock said:
You obviously havent worked in one for quite a while as they havent pre-made stuff for quite a few years.
All burgers are made on demand now.
Exactly this, there is a massive thread here dedicated to McDonald’s new ordering system. The only thing I have seen ‘pre made’ are row of fries in my local McD’s, and then only in peak hours. All the burgers are made to order, no matter when you go in.All burgers are made on demand now.
CKY said:
Terminator X said:
sherman said:
The mcdonalds fry scoop has the carton on the bottom so as they shovel the fries the go directly in the carton.
The fries actually in the container will be more in the medium as the scoop is one size and will fill it fuller than the bigger large carton if only one scoop of fries is used.
The no salt is a fallacy as they will get fresh fries but still the same amount and they will still be drained into the same salted hot box serving area.
Same as no gerkhins just means a premade on gets reopened and the gekhins taken off and served.
Yes I once upon a time worked in Mcdonalds
No way as it would still taste of gherkins + it used to take them at least 5 mins to arrive and piping hot not lukewarm.The fries actually in the container will be more in the medium as the scoop is one size and will fill it fuller than the bigger large carton if only one scoop of fries is used.
The no salt is a fallacy as they will get fresh fries but still the same amount and they will still be drained into the same salted hot box serving area.
Same as no gerkhins just means a premade on gets reopened and the gekhins taken off and served.
Yes I once upon a time worked in Mcdonalds
TX.
So as a result i've got pretty good knowledge of their working practices and certainly much more up to date than someone who worked for them many years ago.
Has anyone tried the large size in the States? I was a tourist in NYC. The chap asked if I want to supersize. I was really hungry and thirsty so said sure, thinking it would be like a UK large. Holy moly. I needed both hands to lift the cup it was so girthy. I couldn’t finish all the fries, it was ridiculous, like 2x or 3x medium UK fries. The burger was the same size though, quarter pounder with cheese. It looked like a cheeseburger next to that soda and fries though.
wyson said:
Has anyone tried the large size in the States? I was a tourist in NYC. The chap asked if I want to supersize. I was really hungry and thirsty so said sure, thinking it would be like a UK large. Holy moly. I needed both hands to lift the cup it was so girthy. I couldn’t finish all the fries, it was ridiculous, like 2x or 3x medium UK fries. The burger was the same size though, quarter pounder with cheese. It looked like a cheeseburger next to that soda and fries though.
must've been a long time ago you went to NYC, ever since the 'supersize me' movie came out in 2004 they've stopped the supersize option.ambuletz said:
according to mconalds
medium fries - 337cal
large fries - 444cal
On the USA website:medium fries - 337cal
large fries - 444cal
medium fries are 320cal
large fries are 480cal
So not ridiculous anymore.
Supersize fries were 610cal. So pretty much 2x a medium fries.
The supersize soda was 42oz, about 1.2litres.
Sort of disappointed they got rid of their supersize.
Edited by wyson on Thursday 16th November 17:53
wyson said:
ambuletz said:
must've been a long time ago you went to NYC, ever since the 'supersize me' movie came out in 2004 they've stopped the supersize option.
Yup was in 2000. Their large size must still be massive. Have you been recently?I was in NY a few weeks ago and their large drinks were enormous, as the other poster said you almost need two hands to pick it up. They may have got rid of the term ‘supersize’ but their drinks certainly are supersize.
wyson said:
Has anyone tried the large size in the States? I was a tourist in NYC. The chap asked if I want to supersize. I was really hungry and thirsty so said sure, thinking it would be like a UK large. Holy moly. I needed both hands to lift the cup it was so girthy. I couldn’t finish all the fries, it was ridiculous, like 2x or 3x medium UK fries. The burger was the same size though, quarter pounder with cheese. It looked like a cheeseburger next to that soda and fries though.
Ha, I once did this in Florida in about 2000 around the time of the supersize me film. I was 17 at the time. I proudly asked for a double quarter pounder supersized. The lady behind the counter, no doubt hearing my English accent, simply said “you don’t want that”. Gave me a medium and I couldn’t finish it. The drink cup was a bucket, and it was free refills! Gassing Station | Food, Drink & Restaurants | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff