The Fast Food Arms Race

Since KFC first released their Double Down Chicken Sandwich -which I may add was inspiration for the change in direction for my blog - it seems that every fast food joint has been calling to their R&D departments to create an even bigger, calorie-laden, heart-stopping, mega-sandwich. Well, first to step up to the plate is Friendly's Grilled Cheese Burger Melt.

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(Which would you rather eat?)

Try not to quake in fear people, 'tis only a sandwich. But lo and behold it is not just any sandwich. The nutritional facts are as follows:
1 Serving = 1  Sandwich
1500 Calories
97 grams of fat
2,090 mg sodium

It's gotten to the extent that McDonald's, former fast food evil empire, is producing food that could be perceived as good for you, relatively speaking of course. For example, the Big Mac, long perceived as the monster of all burgers, is a David compared to these Goliaths.

Nutritional value per serving
Serving size	1 sandwich
Energy	540 kcal (2,300 kJ)
Carbohydrates	47 g (16%)
Sugars	8 g
Dietary fiber	3 g (14%)
Fat	30 g (47%)
saturated	10 g (52%)
Protein	25 g (45%)
Vitamin A	120 IU
Vitamin C	2 mg (3%)
Calcium	250 mg (25%)
Iron	2 mg (16%)
Sodium	1010 mg (44%)
Energy from fat	270 kcal (1,100 kJ)
Cholesterol	80 mg (26%)
Ingredients	Beef, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, "special sauce" (a variation of Thousand Island dressing), and a bun topped with sesame seeds

Further Investigation:
http://www.grist.org/article/2010-06-22-wtfood-friendlys-grilled-cheese-burgermelt/
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/us-burger-joint-unleashes-1500-calorie-sandwich/article1613861/
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/forget-healthy-kfcs-double-down-revels-in-glorious-gluttony/article1533502/