Food from McDonald's is not suitable for everyone, but despite this, there are always a lot of visitors at the restaurant. Willingly bought "Caesar Roll McDonald's", as a variant of the famous Caesar salad, wrapped in a fresh cake. What this popular dish consists of and how many calories are in it are useful information for those who monitor their nutrition.
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Composition Caesar Roll McDonald's
“Caesar Roll McDonald's” is a very hearty dish, and fresh lettuce leaves add benefits and give it a special taste. Fast food lovers say it's one of the best rolls McDonald’s offers.
The recipe is not a secret, the composition of the dish includes the following components:
- chicken cutlet breaded and fried in sunflower oil;
- lettuce;
- hard cheese;
- sauce;
- a slice of fresh tomato;
- unleavened cake in which all of the above products are wrapped.
The composition of the Caesar roll also includes spices and nutritional supplements, which can be dispensed with at home cooking.
There is another version of this roll, which is served at McDonald's under the same name. The recipe for preparing a dish in a particular institution should be clarified by the staff.
According to the second version, the following products are used for the preparation of “Caesar Roll McDonald's”:
- chicken breast;
- Iceberg lettuce;
- Armenian thin pita bread;
- unsalted butter.
Chicken breast is added to the filling in the form of nuggets, pita bread is not fried, taking care of visitors' healthy digestion. Although the golden crust would make the roll much more appetizing.
BZHU and nutritional value
The nutritional value of fast food, like any other dish, is determined by the products from which it is prepared.
The content of the main food components (BJU) in 1 portion of Caesar Roll MacDonalds is as follows:
- proteins - 22 g;
- carbohydrates - 50 g;
- fats - 24 g.
In addition, lettuce and tomato have a small amount of fiber, vitamins and minerals, and the sauce contains fatty acids and styrenes:
- vitamins (A, B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B9, C, D, E, K, PP, niacin, beatin, retinol, alpha and beta-carotene);
- macrocells (K, Ca, Mg, Na, S, Ph, Cl);
- trace elements (Fe, Co, Mn, Cu, Mo, Se, Cr, Zn);
- sterols (phytosterols, cholesterol);
- omega-6 fatty acids;
- saturated fatty acids;
- monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
One serving of Caesar Roll MacDonalds contains a lot of vitamin PP, magnesium, phosphorus, chlorine, cobalt and chromium.
The nutritional value of these elements for the body is as follows:
- Magnesium takes part in energy metabolism, protein biosynthesis, helps maintain homeostasis of calcium, sodium and potassium. The lack of this element leads to the development of cardiovascular abnormalities.
- Chlorine is used by the body to produce hydrochloric acid in the digestive tract, which is necessary for normal digestion.
- Chromium regulates the level of glucose in the blood, enhances the effects of insulin. The lack of this element leads to an overload of the pancreas with the consumption of glucose in large quantities.
- Vitamin PP is involved in maintaining a healthy skin, gastrointestinal tract and nervous system.
- Phosphorus helps regulate the acid-base balance, is involved in the mineralization of teeth and bones.
- Cobalt is an integral part of vitamin B12, activates the work of important enzymes.
If you order a salad of fresh vegetables with a roll, you can further increase the nutritional value of food.
How many calories are in fast food
McDonald's foods are high in calories. Everyone who watches their diet believes that fast food can lead to weight gain with frequent use.
With chicken
The calorie content of all dishes in the McDonald's menu is indicated per 1 serving, it is very convenient, because it is easy to calculate the energy value of the entire lunch. One serving of Caesar Roll McDonalds contains about 510 kcal. This roll is prepared only with chicken, the shrimp dish in the filling is called differently, it usually does not have cheese.
With shrimps
A shrimp roll at McDonald's is called the Shrimp Roll. In its filling, in addition to shrimps cooked in breadcrumbs, there is onion and a fresh iceberg salad. All components of the dish are seasoned with a special sauce and wrapped in fresh wheat cake. One serving of this dish contains 445 kcal.
Serving Weight and Calories
The calorie content of the Caesar roll is 470–520 kcal. The more cheese, meat and sauce in the roll, the higher this indicator. The weight of 1 serving is 200-250 grams.
Who would deny themselves the pleasure of eating a juicy grilled chicken cutlet with crispy, fresh lettuce and a delicious slice of tomato. A nice addition will be pieces of Parmesan cheese and Caesar sauce in the filling. This high-calorie dish is best ordered for breakfast or lunch with a cup of aromatic coffee or orange juice.
