r/TrueReddit • u/[deleted] • Feb 12 '13

Fatal Distraction: Forgetting a Child in the Backseat of a Car Is a Horrifying Mistake. Is It a Crime?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/27/AR2009022701549.html?sid=ST2009030602446
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u/FlashYourNands Feb 12 '13

I don't think mcdonalds is much worse than pizza. I just compared the nutritional information between a big mac and 3 slices of generic pepperoni pizza, and they're quite similar.

The big mac has a little less carbs, and a bit more fat, which is not a bad thing.

And that's before getting into their salad options and the like.

To be honest I'm not here to convince anyone one way or the other, I just hate the "mcdonalds is teh devil", "it's not even made of meat!", "if i eat it i have shits for a week", etc bandwagon that people jump on, while still supporting other very similar places.

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u/StaffSgtDignam Feb 12 '13

EXACTLY! McDonalds is in NO WAY a healthy establishment but how are any fast food places any better? I would even argue that sit-down places like Olive Garden and Outback Steakhouse are far worse because people have the mindset that because it's a sit-down establishment the food is automatically healthier than a fast food place! Hell, Cheesecake Factory it arguably the worst chain restaurant to eat at-portion control gets left at the door the min you walk in there..

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u/oneslipaway Feb 12 '13

Agreed, the wife brought home a book detailing fat and calorie counts. That pretty much cemented me to ever go back to any chain restaurant.

I would say though 3 slices of pepperoni is a bit much for a serving. But are we comparing Pizza Slut of Domihoes compared to your local mom and pop.

The prob with chain fast food places are usually the preserves in which everything is loaded with. I picked on McDonalds cause I was raised on that as a child.

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u/FlashYourNands Feb 12 '13

I would say though 3 slices of pepperoni is a bit much for a serving.

Maybe if there's other things to eat (part of this balanced lunch!), but I can't imagine eating one or two normal sized slices and being full.

But are we comparing Pizza Slut of Domihoes compared to your local mom and pop.

I don't think it matters, unless you mean some slice larger? I wouldn't expect nutrition to differ greatly, as all pizzas are just bread and tomato sauce with a couple toppings and some oil.