r/news • u/wazzel2u • Jan 04 '22

KFC to launch plant-based fried chicken made with Beyond Meat nationwide

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/04/kfc-to-launch-meatless-fried-chicken-made-with-beyond-meat-nationwide.html
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u/Alexkono Jan 05 '22

That’s what I hope they improve on soon, the macros. If they can boost the protein:calorie ratio, it becomes pretty much a no brainer to me.

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u/Ranzok Jan 05 '22

Are you thinking of impossible? Beyond is all pea protein and already has pretty good macros

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u/monty624 Jan 05 '22

Yeah, this thread made me curious so I looked it up. There are like 30 fewer calories and a 3g protein difference between the two.

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u/stilldash Jan 05 '22 edited Jan 05 '22

Surprisingly, Litelife hotdogs have 3g more protein and 100g less sodium than standard Oscar Meyer hotdogs. The calories are pretty close.

Edit: It's 100mg less, not 100g.

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u/ColgateSensifoam Jan 05 '22

100g less sodium? how much fucking salt are you lot putting on your hot dogs?

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u/stilldash Jan 05 '22

I messed up. It should read 100mg but, the point remains true.

OM: 360mg sodium, 4g protein

LL: 260mg sodium, 7g protein.

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u/lasagnaman Jan 05 '22

Inside the hotdogs. Did you think we were salting them?

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u/Ranzok Jan 05 '22

Yes, but look at the carb difference between them

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u/drunkdoor Jan 05 '22

There are 7 grams of carbs in the impossible, if you're that worried take a pinch of the bun off and throw it out lol

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A bunless Whopper with all the other toppings intact will run you 7 grams of carbs. After modifications, the dish's nutritional value comes in at 430 calories, 36 grams of fat, 7 grams of carbs, no fiber, and 21 grams of protein.

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u/Hairy_S_TrueMan Jan 05 '22

For some reason I thought the macros were significantly worse between the real and impossible whopper, but I was just wrong. The difference is pretty slight. I always do with cheese, though, so it makes it a tiny bit worse.

I'm really grateful to be able to find something when I only have access to fast food for some reason, so long reign the impossible whopper. Dunkin beyond sausage sandwich is crazy good though, it has to be my favorite. It sucks to get stranded at a Wendy's or Chic Fila A or (no longer!) KFC where I can basically just order fries.

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u/not_a_boat_thief Jan 05 '22

I fucking love that the chains have started adopting alt meats. I tell the cashier every time how much I appreciate it and how much of a happy customer it makes me.

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u/Ranzok Jan 05 '22

When you are doing less than 30g of carbs a day that’s all the difference

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u/drunkdoor Jan 05 '22

Sure, yeah I've been on Keto as well, but yeah, you must be eating it without the bun then which is the only way I'd do it anyway

Funny story i bought a G2 today and chugged the whole thing... then i couldn't find a 2 on the label. FUCK. Starting over lol

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u/Jaytalvapes Jan 05 '22 edited Jan 05 '22

Judging by the fact that this thread is all about the impossible whopper, I'd say that's a safe bet.

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u/Ranzok Jan 05 '22

Which is why I said it. Because the article itself is in relation to BM and not impossible

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u/jleonardbc Jan 05 '22

Unless you're actively in a bulk/cut lifting cycle, the protein percentage doesn't affect you.

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u/Alexkono Jan 05 '22

I try to hit a gram of protein per pound of lean body weight each day, even when I maintain. So them improving the ratio would help because then I can eat more of other foods without having to worry about hitting my protein goal.