[Villages PL]

When McDonald's came out with their new Chicken McWraps, I called the main office to get some nutritional information. I thought it would be just one product but it turned out that there's about 4 or 5 different Chicken McWraps. It would have taken a long time to get all of the information on all of them so I asked for information on just one.....the healthiest one.

That turned out to be a grilled Chicken McWrap. So I wrote everything down as it was told to me over the phone. It wasn't too bad except it's a little high in sodium: 1050mg. And total fat is 12 g. But saturated fat is only 5g. (about the same as an egg?) Protein is 30g. Not bad for a light lunch or a big snack.

At the end of our conversation, I was offered a coupon by mail and I accepted. A few days ago I went to McDonald's to give the grilled Chicken McWrap a try and I found it to be satisfactory. I mean, if you happen to be out shopping and you get hungry for a quick lunch, a grilled Chicken Mc
Wrap is enjoyable and it's probably better for you than other choices you might make. .......

One caveat: At $3.99 for a Chicken McWrap you might do better to get a grilled chicken sub at Subway. The Chicken McWrap has very little vegetables (leafy greens etc.) whereas you'd be able to load up on all kinds of vegetables (of your choice) at subway, for less money.

[ilovetv]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

When McDonald's came out with their new Chicken McWraps, I called the main office to get some nutritional information. I thought it would be just one product but it turned out that there's about 4 or 5 different Chicken McWraps. It would have taken a long time to get all of the information on all of them so I asked for information on just one.....the healthiest one.

That turned out to be a grilled Chicken McWrap. So I wrote everything down as it was told to me over the phone. It wasn't too bad except it's a little high in sodium: 1050mg. And total fat is 12 g. But saturated fat is only 5g. (about the same as an egg?) Protein is 30g. Not bad for a light lunch or a big snack.

At the end of our conversation, I was offered a coupon by mail and I accepted. A few days ago I went to McDonald's to give the grilled Chicken McWrap a try and I found it to be satisfactory. I mean, if you happen to be out shopping and you get hungry for a quick lunch, a grilled Chicken Mc
Wrap is enjoyable and won't do much damage to your health like a hamburger will. .......

One caveat: At $3.99 for a Chicken McWrap you might do better to get a grilled chicken sub at Subway. The Chicken McWrap has very little vegetables (leafy greens etc.) whereas you'd be able to load up on all kinds of vegetables (of your choice) at subway, for less money.

The digestive tract of our bodies is masterful at figuring out what to use and what to send out as waste.

[quirky3]

Good info! Thanks, VPL!

[Patty55]

Whoa Villages PL has crossed over to the dark side.

[logdog]

The Mcdonalds web site provides nutritional info for all their products.
Full Menu Explorer :: McDonalds.com

[justjim]

OP the information you report is exactly why McDonald's is the number one restaurant in the world---period. However, they sell "what sells" and their fat foods are their big profit items. Thing is---if they didn't---somebody else would.

On another note, their coffee is darn good and cheap too.

[Peachie]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

When McDonald's came out with their new Chicken McWraps, I called the main office to get some nutritional information. I thought it would be just one product but it turned out that there's about 4 or 5 different Chicken McWraps. It would have taken a long time to get all of the information on all of them so I asked for information on just one.....the healthiest one.

That turned out to be a grilled Chicken McWrap. So I wrote everything down as it was told to me over the phone. It wasn't too bad except it's a little high in sodium: 1050mg. And total fat is 12 g. But saturated fat is only 5g. (about the same as an egg?) Protein is 30g. Not bad for a light lunch or a big snack.

At the end of our conversation, I was offered a coupon by mail and I accepted. A few days ago I went to McDonald's to give the grilled Chicken McWrap a try and I found it to be satisfactory. I mean, if you happen to be out shopping and you get hungry for a quick lunch, a grilled Chicken Mc
Wrap is enjoyable and won't do much damage to your health like a hamburger will. .......

One caveat: At $3.99 for a Chicken McWrap you might do better to get a grilled chicken sub at Subway. The Chicken McWrap has very little vegetables (leafy greens etc.) whereas you'd be able to load up on all kinds of vegetables (of your choice) at subway, for less money.

PL, I'm proud of you... McDonald's, no less!

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by quirky3

Good info! Thanks, VPL!

You're welcome, quirky.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by Patty55

Whoa Villages PL has crossed over to the dark side.

Well, ...er.....I....ah..... they sent me a gift card for a FREE grilled chicken McWrap. (They made me an offer I couldn't refuse.) Besides, I did it in the name of research!

[patfla06]

What I usually do at McD's is take out certain ingredients,
usually cheese or any sauce.
Go to their website and you can build it the way you want it.
Their side salad is good and maybe can be added to the wrap
for more veggies?

[gatherer47]

I've always loved the taste of the tarter sauce they use on their fish sandwiches.Just me I guess but very tasty.PS-don't tell my Dr.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by holycow2

And just what did you expect?

I didn't quite know what to expect because I never had one before. When I went up to the counter to order, I saw the McWraps on the menu board and the pictures showed them overflowing with green vegetables. At least that's the way I remember it. But the actual item itself did not seem to live up to what I saw in the picture.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by logdog

The Mcdonalds web site provides nutritional info for all their products.
Full Menu Explorer :: McDonalds.com

Using your link, I couldn't find any nutritional info on their Chicken McWraps. In the past, I was told that fast food restaurants don't post nutritional information on special promotions. And the Chicken McWrap is a special promotion. You have to call the corporate office.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by justjim

OP the information you report is exactly why McDonald's is the number one restaurant in the world---period. However, they sell "what sells" and their fat foods are their big profit items. Thing is---if they didn't---somebody else would.

On another note, their coffee is darn good and cheap too.

Exactly, they are good at what they do, making tasty foods and big profits. I can't argue against that. They serve about 68 million customers daily in 119 countries.

I tried their coffee once and I agree that it's good and very inexpensive. The only problem is: I have overactive bladder and I had to keep getting up during the night. Since that time, about 4 or 5 years ago, I haven't been drinking any coffee or tea.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by patfla06

What I usually do at McD's is take out certain ingredients,
usually cheese or any sauce.
Go to their website and you can build it the way you want it.
Their side salad is good and maybe can be added to the wrap
for more veggies?

Thanks, if I ever decide to go again for a McWrap, I'll get a side salad to go with it. I don't feel completely satisfied unless I have some "bulk" or fiber in my stomach. (Nutritionists claim that fiber satisfies your hunger.)

I didn't realize "you can build it the way you want it." When I was waiting for my order there was a man describing how he wanted his hamburger. He said he wanted cheese on it etc.. I didn't hear the whole conversation and I was wondering why he was giving instructions. Ha! Now I know.