 UKRAINE - 2021/03/12: In this photo illustration a Burger King logo of a US chain of hamburger fast food restaurants is seen on a smartphone and a pc screen. (Photo Illustration by Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Show McDonald’s has the Big Mac, Burger King has the Whopper. That’s the way it’s been for literally generations. The two iconic fast food sandwiches are as much a part of Americana as apple pie and pancakes. And for the most part they are each a pretty different experience. Many people have a definite preference one way or the other. You are either a Whopper fan or a Big Mac devotee. But you can’t blame Burger King for trying to have their burger and eat it too. That line of thinking is what led to Burger King introducing the Big King. The Big King is essentially the same sandwich as the Big Mac but with a different name and a sauce that isn’t so secret. First introduced in 2001, it has been on and off the Burger King menu ever since, always with a warm and enthusiastic reception by fans. Well, get ready to celebrate because the sandwich is making a comeback. According to the fry fiends over at Chewboom, the Big King is returning to the Burger King menu for a limited time starting later this week. The Burger King Big King sandwich is back but only for a limited time.For those who may not know, the Big King includes a pair of quarter pound beef patties (flame grilled of course) topped with American cheese, lettuce, onions, pickles and Stacker Sauce all on a sesame seed bun. And if you’re thinking that sounds an awful lot like a Big Mac, well, you wouldn’t be wrong. In addition, if you are a member of the chain’s Royal Perks program, you’re in luck. You’ll get early access to the Big King if you order via the Burger King website of their mobile app before the rest of the country. Talk about a perk. Just like every other time the Big King has resurfaced, it’s only going to be available for a limited time. So if you have a craving for a burger that’s like the Big Mac but isn’t, you better head to your local drive-thru fast. What do you think Guilty Eaters? Does the Big King sound like a winner to you? Or are you strictly a Whopper person? Leave a comment below and let us know or join the conversation on our Twitter and Facebook pages. Burger King's Big Mac clone, the Big King, is now slightly bigger as the chain upgrades the burger to a full quarter pound of beef (pre-cooked weight), which is the same amount as their iconic Whopper and pulls ahead of McDonald's Big Mac. According to USA Today, the total uncooked weight of the Big Mac's two beef patties is 3.2 ounces, while the Big King's patties now weigh in at 4 ounces. As to how much bigger the upgraded Big King is than the previous version, the chain doesn't mention but a quick look at the new nutritional information compared to the information at launch shows an increase of... 1g of protein and 8g of weight, which amounts to about .3 ounces of extra cooked beef. Still, the suggested retail price of the Big King remains the same (at $3.69) and it is currently offered as part of a two for $5 deal. Here's the nutritional information for the previous and current Big King burgers: Nutritional Info - Burger King Big King - less beef version (190g) Nutritional Info - Burger King Big King - new version with a quarter
pound of beef (198g) Think of it as the battle of the gut busters. In an effort to go after rival McDonald's, Burger King has unveiled a hefty new burger made with a half-pound of beef, and it went on sale Thursday. The Double Quarter Pound King Sandwich takes direct aim at McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder. Burger King's version will consists of two beef patties with American cheese, sliced onions, pickles and ketchup on a toasted, sesame seed bun. Unlike the Double Whopper, the new Double Quarter Pound King has no lettuce, tomato or mayonnaise, but it does have two slices of cheese, according to the company. The new burger also has 60% more beef than the old Big King burger. More:McDonald's sets goal of recycling, 100% sustainable packaging by 2025 More:McDonald's hopes customers buck up Thursday to new Dollar Menu The new Burger King burger has 900 calories and 54 grams of fat and the Double Whopper, 900 calories and 58 grams of fat, or almost half the 2,000 daily recommended calorie intake for adults. The chain's most caloric burger is the Bacon King at 1,150 and 79 grams of fat. By contrast, McDonald’s Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese has 770 calories and 45 grams of fat, while Big Mac is 540 calories and 28 grams of fat, according to the chain's website. But one thing is clear, the new King burger could be a profit driver in the fast-food wars. At a recommended price of $5.39, it stands in contrast to the spate of cheaper burger choices showing up on menu boards. Plus, in true Burger King fashion, executives are using the new sandwich to take potshots at the competition. "We’d like to offer our deepest condolences to all the flat-top fried double quarter pound burgers out there. We’re flame grilling the competition," Burger King said in a statement. This isn't the first time Burger King has trolled McDonald's. An ad at Halloween time featured a scary version of Ronald McDonald made up to resemble Pennywise from the horror movie It, based on the Stephen King book. The tagline was "Come as a clown, eat like a king." More:Some Burger King customers who overpaid for breakfast deal could get settlement More:Burger King sends anti-bullying message with beat-up burger Burger King's sales grew 3.6%, owner Restaurant Brands International said in its third-quarter earnings report. McDonald's has been making strides in 2017 with the introduction of the upscale Signature Crafted Recipes sandwich line, the hand-crafted McCafe beverages and the new $1-$2-$3 Dollar Menu. Both chains — as well as Wendy's and smaller regional fast-food burger chains — are facing increasing competition from the so-called better-burger players, which serve more expensive and, some say, tastier versions of the American classic, such as Five Guys, Smashburger, Shake Shack and Fatburger. “Menu initiatives that add newness help drive some traffic. It’s the one thing quick-service restaurants have to do to attract customers," said Helena Song, who covers Restaurant Brands International for S&P Global. "This particular initiative is aimed at attracting those hard-core burger eaters.” Burger King was founded in 1954 and today is the world's second-largest fast-food burger chain with more than 15,000 locations around the globe, according to the company. Ontario-based Restaurant Brands International's portfolio also includes Tim Hortons and Popeyes. Follow USA TODAY reporter Zlati Meyer on Twitter: @ZlatiMeyer What is the difference between a Big King and a quarter pound king?Unlike the Double Whopper, the new Double Quarter Pound King has no lettuce, tomato or mayonnaise, but it does have two slices of cheese, according to the company. The new burger also has 60% more beef than the old Big King burger.
What is a quarter pound king at Burger King?Our Quarter Pound KING™ Sandwich has over ¼ lb. * of flame-grilled 100% beef, topped with all of our classic favorites: American cheese, freshly sliced onions, zesty pickles, ketchup, & mustard all on a toasted sesame seed bun. *Weight based on pre-cooked patty.
How big is the Burger King Big King?The Big King is a hamburger, consisting of two 2 oz (57 g) grilled beef patties, sesame seed bun, King Sauce (a Thousand Island dressing variant), iceberg lettuce, onions, pickles and American cheese.
What is the difference between the Whopper and the Big King?Compared to the Whopper, which comes in at around 660 calories, with 40 grams of fat, 90 milligrams of cholesterol, and 980 milligrams of sodium (via Fast Food Calories), the Big King, true to the name, trumps its smaller counterpart.
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