Current Events > That McDonald's Grimace shake has 75g of sugar and 580 kcal

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This is why America is fat >_>

75g of sugar is one serving is in-fucking-sane. the American Heart Association says men should not have more than 36g of added sugar per day

That's 580 calories isn't it? By shake standards that's not actually that crazy.

75g of sugar is way too much tho. IIRC the daily suggested sugar intake is like, half that.

I mean, have you seen Grimace lately? That's the goal.

The perfect body shape.

Americans going to McDonald's to eat healthy are in shambles rn

Giant_Aspirin posted...

75g of sugar is one serving is in-fucking-sane. the American Heart Association says men should not have more than 36g of added sugar per day

Even thats way too much. Every 4-5g or sugar is a sugar cube, so thats one easy metric to see how much sugar is in something.

America is also fat because they dont look at the labels. Stuff has sugar that shouldnt have sugar and people eat that all day. Most people are shocked when they find out that a granola bar is basically a piece of candy

Proto_Spark posted...

That's 580 calories isn't it? By shake standards that's not actually that crazy.

Yeah, kcal = Calories. 580 isnt a lot but the fact you're intaking that much from just a drink is too much >_>

Proto_Spark posted...

75g of sugar is way too much tho. IIRC the daily suggested sugar intake is like, half that.

YEP! Like that other poster said, you should only intake 36g a day. So enjoy drinking 210% in a drink lol

...sort of curious how it tastes, now.
Feel like you'd need a second (different) drink to wash away the sugar after taking a sip of the shake.

Berry flavored? Im good. But maybe its made with real fruit thus the sugar? Bahahahaha

Requiem posted...

...sort of curious how it tastes, now.
Feel like you'd need a second (different) drink to wash away the sugar after taking a sip of the shake.

I went to McDonalds the other day cause I was running late and needed something to eat, and I was curious so I asked the guy at the counter and he straight up told me it tastes terrible

It's a lot for sure but contextually that's not even as much as a 12oz can of mountain dew

As much sugar, that is. It's more calories for sure

I can't even find a McDonald's or any other fast food place with a functioning shake machine 90% of the time I go.

Payzmaykr posted...

Most people are shocked when they find out that a granola bar is basically a piece of candy

Don't ruin the only healthy food I eat.

That's more than root beer and a lot of root beer brands are already more than 100% of the daily sugar you're supposed to have.

TaylorHeinicke posted...

It's a lot for sure but contextually that's not even as much as a 12oz can of mountain dew

As much sugar, that is. It's more calories for sure

I guess the moral to this story is stay the fuck away from soda. I gave that shit up in my teens and I'm glad I did. I'd probably be dead if I hadn't.

The small one has a bit less. Anyway while it's way over the daily recommended value it's not really a problem unless you're having it daily.

Proto_Spark posted...

That's 580 calories isn't it? By shake standards that's not actually that crazy.

75g of sugar is way too much tho. IIRC the daily suggested sugar intake is like, half that.

It's for the 'Small' size. A 'Large' would be over 1100 Calories judging by the other milkshake options.

Also consider it's meant to be sold as part of a meal with a Big Mac or McNuggets and Fries, not alone.

mercurydude posted...

I guess the moral to this story is stay the fuck away from soda. I gave that shit up in my teens and I'm glad I did. I'd probably be dead if I hadn't.

100%. I used to do a 32oz 4-5 days a week in high school because they were literally 49 cents.

Cut back in college for sure and basically only had it when I had an energy drink or mixed drink.

Now I pretty much only have it with a mixed drink that contains like, a splash of Sprite or something. It's rare I even get one of those anyways because they're hangover juice.

So yeah. Stay away from soda. That shit is nuts

Bio1590 posted...

It's for the 'Small' size.

580 calories is for the medium.

The small is 480.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JzCinhkttRE

Tyranthraxus posted...

580 calories is for the medium.

The small is 480.

Is that actually what the app shows? It's not actually available in Canada.

Given it has whipped cream on top that Calorie count doesn't even make sense when compared to the other milkshakes, unless what's considered a 'Medium' for that shake is smaller than the standard-sized shakes. There's no way that thing could be nearly 200 Calories less than a medium-sized vanilla one.

E: Okay I think the sizes on the shakes in Canada may actually be larger than the US? wtf

Bio1590 posted...

E: Okay I think the sizes on the shakes in Canada may actually be larger than the US? wtf

I didn't think anyone in the world had larger portions than us.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPOzxyJHwcI

People in America are fat because they lack self-control.

mercurydude posted...

I didn't think anyone in the world had larger portions than us.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPOzxyJHwcI

Yeah looking at the Canadian shake options, the 'Medium' size in Canada matches up to a 'Large' in the US and the 'Small' size in Canada matches up to the 'Medium' in the US.

Like not 1:1 but close enough that yeah, it's obvious what's going on. That's why the 'Large' shakes in Canada are all 1100+ Calories but in the US they're like 800 at most >_>

75g of sugar? Holy shit, no wonder I felt like crap after having one. Never again.

Bio1590 posted...

Yeah looking at the Canadian shake options, the 'Medium' size in Canada matches up to a 'Large' in the US and the 'Small' size in Canada matches up to the 'Medium' in the US.

Like not 1:1 but close enough that yeah, it's obvious what's going on. That's why the 'Large' shakes in Canada are all 1100+ Calories but in the US they're like 800 at most >_>

wtf, I thought it would be the opposite lol. America is notorious for large portions

Thats 6 tablespoons of sugar. Thats ridiculous.

I'll definately say this, I had a friend who weighed 280lbs and the moment he stopped drinking soft drinks, beer, or any other surgary drinks of any sort he literally lost close to 40lbs in a year and never did any actual exercise of sort. Just flat out taking out unhealthy drinks and replacing it mostly with water can help you lose weight without you knowing you are losing weight.

Bio1590 posted...

Is that actually what the app shows? It's not actually available in Canada.

Given it has whipped cream on top that Calorie count doesn't even make sense when compared to the other milkshakes, unless what's considered a 'Medium' for that shake is smaller than the standard-sized shakes. There's no way that thing could be nearly 200 Calories less than a medium-sized vanilla one.

E: Okay I think the sizes on the shakes in Canada may actually be larger than the US? wtf

I think there's also a kids size but it might be only available in a happy meal. I know they used to have one not sure if they still do.

Prestoff posted...

I'll definately say this, I had a friend who weighed 280lbs and the moment he stopped drinking soft drinks, beer, or any other surgary drinks of any sort he literally lost close to 40lbs in a year and never did any actual exercise of sort. Just flat out taking out unhealthy drinks and replacing it mostly with water can help you lose weight without you knowing you are losing weight.

Its so true. I actually have met people who dont drink water (they just drink coffee, beer, soda, etc.). People get so defensive about beer having sugar in it, but companies whitewash the sugar content of anything that has yeast, which is why Europeans go diabetic when they eat a slice of American bread.

We Americans essentially make sandwiches with two pieces of birthday cake, minus the icing.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/0/7/9/AAFOjXAAEkvn.jpg

Pretty hefty. I'll stick to my near 0 cal water w/ sweetened caffeine packet

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I think that when a product exceeds a certain amount of sugar, fat, or calories they should be forced to put that prominently on the front of the package. I also think that every product should be forced to list the nutritional facts for the entire package if its something like a canned drink that says 1.8 servings. Everyone drinks the entire can, so tell us both (I know that some products do this).

Payzmaykr posted...

We Americans essentially make sandwiches with two pieces of birthday cake, minus the icing.

And that is why some restaurants are trying to make foods they serve healthier, like stop using that "birthday cake" bread in their sandwiches.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/1/7/AAAgM2AAEkwN.png

NeonTentacles posted...

This is why America is fat >_>

No, this is only one of the reasons why America is fat.

Im pretty sure thats how much sugar is in just one 33 oz gatorade

I used to drink 4 of those a day

thronedfire2 posted...

Im pretty sure thats how much sugar is in just one 33 oz gatorade

I used to drink 4 of those a day

Jesus

I'm certainly not condoning this, but I'm also not surprised. A 12-oz coke has 39g of sugar, so this shake would be the equivalent of about two cokes... which people drink all the time.

All of our stuff is loaded with sugar.

NeonTentacles posted...

Jesus

yeah I lost like 50-60 pounds a few years ago after I switched to water lol

and stopped drinking as much alcohol

Milkshakes are unhealthy?

That is a lot of sugar, but it's not outrageous when compared to shakes you can get elsewhere. But yes this unhealthy deliciousness does contribute to America's health problems.

Large shakes from Baskin Robbins
Peanut Butter 'n Chocolate Milkshake

Calories1580
Total Sugars132g

Very Berry Strawberry Milkshake
Calories1210
Total Sugars144g

Large shakes from Cold Stone
Reese's Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream
Calories: 1740
Total Sugars: 125g

Savory Strawberry
Calories: 1070
Total Sugars: 108g

foxhound101 posted...

That is a lot of sugar, but it's not outrageous when compared to shakes you can get elsewhere. But yes this unhealthy deliciousness does contribute to America's health problems.

Large shakes from Baskin Robbins
Peanut Butter 'n Chocolate Milkshake

Calories1580
Total Sugars132g

Very Berry Strawberry Milkshake
Calories1210
Total Sugars144g

Large shakes from Cold Stone
Reese's Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream
Calories: 1740
Total Sugars: 125g

Savory Strawberry
Calories: 1070
Total Sugars: 108g

Bruh what the FUCK. Imagine downing almost 4 days worth of sugar in 1 drink >_>

NeonTentacles posted...

Bruh what the FUCK. Imagine downing almost 4 days worth of sugar in 1 drink >_>

I'd drink it once just to try it out but nothing I'd drink regularly

The secret if you get something like that is to make it last more than one sitting! Eat 1/3 to 1/2, and then save the rest for another day.

Dragon56 posted...

People in America are fat because they lack self-control.

Seems that way.
Our sweets on average here in Japan have pretty high sugar (Hence why so many of us have questionable teeth), but we generally don't eat much..

Which has its drawbacks. Not sufficient energy, always tired, being so deficient in mass that even climbing one or two sets of stairs makes one winded for most Japanese, etc. But that's an overall diet thing and not strictly sugar.

Thank god the younger generation's been being more and more influenced by foreign societies and online influence. As much as some older generations don't like it, current and new generations love how much more energetic and happy modern high schoolers and below are compared to the previous generations.

Still a big problem in Tokyo and Osaka though. The big cities are too far gone at this point, I think.

Working on my Grimace bod.

I know it's a ton of sugar & fat, but fuck are mocha frappes good.

75 grams is 6 tablespoons.

That's the amount I use when making vanilla custard for 4 people.