Are Wendy's fries better than Mcdonalds?

I'm no longer saying "When McDonald's fries are fresh and hot, they're tough to beat." In a side-by-side comparison, Wendy's has the better fry. It's a bigger, 'meatier' fry, I got a better crisp on the outside and there's more fluffy potato inside. They were perfectly fried and perfectly seasoned.
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Who has better french fries than McDonald's?

2. Burger King. In the fast-food battle between McDonald's and Burger King, there is no doubt who reigns supreme when it comes to french fries. The Burger King fries were superior on all levels.
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Why are Wendys fries better?

So here's the deal: Wendy's recently switched up how these fries are cut, with one side built for heat retention and the other for crispiness. The chain even introduced a new battering system, with new fry baskets that Wendy's claims help maintain crispiness.
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Is Wendy's or Mcdonalds better quality?

But Wendy's excels through its simplicity and consistency: it has better patties, fresher toppings, more reliable fries, and chili that passes for homemade. But there are going to be people who prefer the McDonald's burger, and that's alright too.
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Who makes the best french fries?

The Top 10 Best Fast Food French Fries In The USA, Ranked
  1. Classic Fries, McDonald's. aymunography.
  2. Waffle Fries, Chick-fil-A. chickfila. ...
  3. Curly Fries, Arby's. arbys. ...
  4. Crinkle Cut Fries, Shake Shack. htxfoodietwins. ...
  5. Natural Cut Fries, Wendy's. ...
  6. Cajun Fries, Popeyes. ...
  7. Crinkle Cut Fries, Del Taco. ...
  8. Cajun Fries, Five Guys. ...
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Who Said Wendy's NEW Fries are BETTER than McDonald's Fries?



Which fast-food has the healthiest fries?

The Fast-Food French Fries Health Winner

And the award for best fast-food french fry, healthwise, goes to ... Sonic Drive-In's regular fries, which are lowest in calories, fat grams, percentage of calories from fat, and total amount of "bad fats." (As well as second lowest in sodium.)
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Does Wendy's have good French fries?

Wendy's fries were disappointingly bland and the salt was unevenly distributed throughout the bunch, making for an unpleasant tasting experience. We did like that they were dry and not greasy, and were hand-cut, so you could taste some potato skin.
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Is Wendy's real meat?

“Does Wendy's use fresh beef?” Yes, Wendy's has been using fresh, never frozen, beef since we opened our doors on November 15, 1969.
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Is Wendy beef better than Mcdonalds?

Wendy's burger didn't need any toppings to top McDonald's. The burger is, quite simply, that good. I'm focusing on the patties here — and Wendy's fresh-beef patty reigns supreme. McDonald's burger is juicier and hotter than its previous attempts, but Wendy's is even juicier and hotter.
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What grade is Wendy's beef?

Wendy's sources beef from younger (42 months or younger), U.S. grain-finished beef cattle raised specifically for high quality grades such as USDA Prime, Choice, and Select; not older dairy or beef producing cows.
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What is the coating on Wendy's fries?

So when Wendy's CEO says customers want food that's cheap, I don't blame him for telling the truth. The fries are sprayed with sodium acid pyrophosphate, a chemical that prevents them from turning brown from two baths in frying oil — one at the factory and the other at the store.
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Are Wendys new fries coated?

According to The Takeout, the new fries feature a batter coating to keep them crispier longer. And that batter is exactly what some Wendy's diners don't like about the new fries: They say they taste like Burger King fries, which also feature this type of coating (via EveryThingWhat).
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What is the best fries in the world?

America's 10 Best French Fries
  • Philadelphia The Continental, Szechuan Shoestring Fries. ...
  • West Mifflin, Penn. ...
  • Denver Steuben's, Gravy Cheese Fries. ...
  • Austin Hyde Park Bar & Grill, Hyde Park Fries. ...
  • San Francisco AT&T Park, Gilroy Garlic Fries. ...
  • Portland, Ore. ...
  • Seattle Luc, Soufflé Potato Crisps.
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Which fries are better Wendy's or Burger King?

After much debate, Burger King wins the battle with the crispiest, tastiest fries of the bunch. McDonald's came in a close second, followed by Chick-fil-A and Wendy's.
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How does Wendy's keep their fries hot and crispy?

The fries are cooked using a new batter system that Wendy's claims keeps the fries hot and crispy for longer. If customers aren't satisfied, they can get another serving for free — this applies to fries bought in-store, at the drive-thru, or via a delivery app, Wendy's said.
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What is the healthiest fast food?

The 18 Healthiest Fast Foods You Can Eat
  1. Saladworks: Farmhouse Salad. ...
  2. Panera: Strawberry Poppyseed Salad With Chicken. ...
  3. Pret A Manger: Coconut Chicken & Miso Sweet Potato Balance Box. ...
  4. Starbucks: Sous Vide Egg Bites. ...
  5. Chick-fil-A: Grilled Nuggets and Superfood Side. ...
  6. McDonald's: Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad.
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Is Wendys high quality?

Food Quality. At Wendy's, high-quality food, produced responsibly and delivered transparently, is our promise to every customer. And we prioritize offering choices that suit the wants and needs of our customers while continuing to live up to our food vision, Fast Food Done Right.
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Is Wendy's beef 100 beef?

“We're extremely proud of Wendy's beef standards – 100% pure beef from North American raised cattle… no additives…
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Does Wendy's use pink slime?

(CBS/AP) DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's Co. (WEN) ran full-page advertisements in eight major newspapers across the country Friday, reassuring customers that it has never used the beef filler known as "pink slime" and never will.
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What is pink slime in meat?

“Pink slime” is a colloquial term for Lean Finely Textured Beef (LFTB). LFTB refers to smaller pieces of lean meat that are added to ground beef to produce a leaner product utilizing as much of meat from an animal as possible. The term “pink slime” was not developed by the food industry.
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Are Wendy's fries real potatoes?

According to the company, the new fries are natural-cut, skin-on and made with real potatoes. They also allegedly hold up to dipping in sauce or even a Frosty and come with a Hot & Crispy Guarantee, which means Wendy's will replace them if they are in fact, not hot and crispy.
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Are Wendy's fries made fresh?

So instead of going the more expensive Five Guys route of making their fries fresh and in-house, Wendy's settled for "natural cut." What this means is that inside the processing plant, the potatoes skip the step of getting steamed at such a high temperature that the skins burst off.
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Are Mcdonalds French fries real potatoes?

McDonald's actually starts with real potatoes

According to McDonald's, their world famous fries start with Russet Burbank or Shepody potatoes, grown from U.S. farms. Russet Burbanks, grown mostly in the Pacific Northwest, are ideal for frying and baking, making them the perfect fit for those golden fries.
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