Summary of US vs India McDonald’s | Food Wars | Food Insider

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In the "US vs India McDonald's | Food Wars | Food Insider" video, Joe compares the calorie and portion sizes of McDonald's in India and the US. He finds that the Indian McNuggets come in three sizes, while the fries in America come in only two. The large McNuggets in India are 175 grams, while the large McNuggets in the US are 149 grams. The only burger that India and the US share is the McChicken, which is a humble burger made from chicken, cheese, and toppings. The double cheeseburger in India is twice as large as the double cheeseburger in the US. The price difference for a McDouble between the US and India is 12 rupees.

• 00:00:00 In "Food Wars," Joe compares the calorie and portion sizes of McDonald's in India and the US. He finds that the Indian McNuggets come in three sizes, while the fries in America come in only two. The large McNuggets in India are 175 grams, while the large McNuggets in the US are 149 grams. The only burger that India and the US share is the McChicken, which is a humble burger made from chicken, cheese, and toppings. The double cheeseburger in India is twice as large as the double cheeseburger in the US. The price difference for a McDouble between the US and India is 12 rupees.
• 00:05:00 The video discusses the different types of burgers available at McDonald's in India, and highlights the McSpicy chicken and McSpicy paneer burgers as the favorites. The narrator notes that the gourmet buns and Chef's Special burgers are a step up from the standard buns.
• 00:10:00 In this video, McDonald's US and India menus are compared. The US McSpicy chicken premium has an egg patty inside it, while the McSpicy chicken patty found on the Indian menu is simpler and closer to an Indian chapati. The McSpicy chicken sandwich was introduced to an already-crowded chicken-sandwich market, while the McPuff--a pizza Hot Pocket--is one of the most delicious things Indian customers have. Finally, the Mexican cheesy fries are "the real deal" according to one British customer, while all ranch tastes the same to Americans.
• 00:15:00 The video discusses the popularity of peri-peri spices in India, which led to riots when McDonald's announced they were discontinuing the spice mix. The peri-peri fries are a permanent addition to the Indian menu, and the breakfast sandwiches are a popular item in the country. The desserts are also Indian-exclusive, with the most popular being the cinnamon roll.
• 00:20:00 In India, McDonald's menu includes more affordable options and healthier alternatives to its US counterpart. However, despite the cheaper prices, many items are still quite expensive. The meal for two people on the Indian menu costs 893 rupees, or $11.73, which is more than the cost of a single person's meal in the US.
• 00:25:00 In this video, two McDonald's meals are compared - an American meal and an Indian meal. The American meal has lower calorie, fat, and carb counts, but the Indian meal has a higher calorie count due to the inclusion of a Coke Zero. The Indian meal also has a higher sodium count due to the inclusion of more salt. The potatoes used in the Indian meal are said to be bigger and more starchy, which contributes to the higher calorie count. The Ronald McDonald figure in India is said to be "bizarre" and "nightmarish."