McDonald’s Big N Tasty
What is the difference between the Quarter Pounder and the Big N Tasty burgers? None of the people dining at my local McDonald’s today knew for sure. Some said it was completely different from top to bottom. Others said it was the same beef patty with a fancier bun, and of course the BNT has extra vegetables. One man said he didn’t care, and asked me to leave him alone. He was eating Chicken McNuggets.
McDonald’s fact as told to FFC — The Big N Tasty is simply a Quarter Pounder with Leaf Lettuce and Tomato added, plus it substitutes Mayo for Mustard. Everything else is the same. The beef patty, bun, slivered onions, pickles and ketchup are all standard QP ingredients. And both sandwiches offer Cheese as an option for extra cost.
Now we know, for sure. Therefore, one needs to only imagine lettuce and tomato on their Quarter Pounder to understand the BNT. The mustard versus mayo choice is often a moot point, because people frequently substitute one for the other already.
So, how does it taste? Like a Quarter Pounder with lettuce and tomato. No surprises. It’s definitely an upgrade, but seems odd to brand it as such a different item, instead of just calling it a Quarter Pounder Deluxe or similar. I’m sure the marketing geniuses at McDonald’s know what they’re doing, and I won’t dwell on that issue. Still, it makes me wonder what they call the regular QP behind closed doors… Big N Tasteless?
I’ve eaten the BNT on three occasions recently. The tomatoes were juicy and flavorful, and the lettuce was crisp and fresh tasting. No complaints about the veggies.
The Big N Tasty from McDonald’s is a ‘decent’ fast food burger, but that’s as high of praise as I can give it. Read my Quarter Pounder review for more details. Frankly I just feel it’s time McDonald’s flexed it’s corporate muscles to come up with something new. They’ve already made solid improvements in their line of chicken products, with the premium strips and southern style sandwich. Maybe they can focus on creating a better burger now. If anybody can do it, the Fast Food McGiant can. Right?
Price: $2.89 / Website: McDonalds.com
Fast Food Critic Score: C+
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Nutrition Facts - McDonald’s Big N Tasty.
Calories - 460
Calories from Fat - 220
Total Fat - 24 grams
Carbs - 37 grams
Saturated Fat - 8 grams
Trans Fat - 1.5 grams
Cholesterol - 70 milligrams
Sodium - 720 milligrams
Protein - 24 grams
Funny thing is, the European Big Tasty (they drop the N over here) is possibly the more innovative burger you’re hoping for. I’ve seen it on the menu in all the East/Central European countries I’ve visited so far, and it might be even more widespread. It’s a HUGE burger, almost twice the size of the Quarter Pounder (or the Royal, if you’re over here). It comes with three slices of an Emmenthal-type cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and different special sauce that’s smoky flavored and mayo based. The sauce gives the burger that sort of grilled flavor that McDonald’s patties lack. It’s definitely the best sandwich they have on offer regularly. Beats the new “Taste of Asia” flatbread-wrapped burger I tried at the Prague McDonald’s today, anyway.
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They should have called it the “Royale With Cheese” like in Pulp FIction (caution video has swear words):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLtwFugudZE
A lot of Pulp Fiction fans would have ordered one just to say they ate it.
“One man said he didn’t care, and asked me to leave him alone.”
ROFLOL
The Big N Tasty… good review. I’m with you on it just being decent. I haven’t found myself going back to McDonalds just to get a big n tasty.
I also think it’s time for McDonalds to come out with a new burger.
who knows when that will be since they’re promoting those chicken sandwiches pretty hard core right now.
Until then, I just look to BK, Wendys, and others for the new burgers.
This burger was an evolution from another item (a low cost one) According to the wikipedia entry it might have been the BIG Xtra. I remember trying them cause, they were pretty cheap.
This burger was designed to rip-off the Whopper. They include some “grill seasoning” which most people won’t notice to inch it closer to BK’s signature taste.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_N%27_Tasty
I guess someone in MCDonalds thought that Liquid Smoke could crush BK’s hold on the whopper.
LOL. I would buy these more often if they took them down to $1, along with the Double Cheesburger and McChicken.
My husband and I love the big n tasty. Plus, it’s on the dollar menu where we live. I would rate it a B-plus, at least!
Is that a picture you took or a Mcd’s promo picture? My Big N Tastys never look like this.
Hello everyone. Thanks for taking the time to post.
Darlene - I would rate it higher myself if it was only $1, but the price is still $3 here. (and in most markets)
drpep - The photos were taken by me. All reviews are my own original photos.
The only PR photos you will see on this site will be ‘news’, or company announcements of new products, etc.
I figured it was yours but like I posted above mine NEVER look that neat.