A Taste Test of McDonald's in the UK and US

TLDRIn this video, two hosts compare and taste McDonald's menu items in the UK and the US. They try the Big Mac, fries, Coke, McNuggets, McChicken, crunchy wrap, and more. They discuss the differences in flavor, portion sizes, and ingredients between the two countries.

Key insights

🍔The McDonald's Big Mac tastes very similar in both the UK and the US, but there are subtle differences in the sauce.

🍟The fries in the US are larger and crispier compared to the UK, but the UK fries have a more natural potato flavor.

🍗The US Chicken McNuggets are more flavorful and have a crispier breading compared to the UK McNuggets.

🥤The Coca-Cola in the US is sweeter and more enjoyable compared to the UK version, which is made with real sugar.

🌱The UK offers a wider variety of vegetarian and vegan options compared to the limited options in the US, with the McPlant burger being available in the US for a limited time.

Q&A

Are there any exclusive menu items in the UK McDonald's that the US doesn't have?

No, there are no exclusive menu items in the UK McDonald's that are not available in the US.

Which country has better bacon in McDonald's?

The US bacon in McDonald's is generally crispier and has more flavor compared to the UK bacon.

Are there any differences in the size of drinks and fries between the UK and the US?

Yes, the UK McDonald's offers smaller drink sizes compared to the US, and the UK fries are smaller in portion size.

Do the UK and US McDonald's use different ingredients in their chicken products?

Yes, there are differences in the ingredients used in chicken products between the UK and the US McDonald's, resulting in variations in flavor and texture.

Which country has a wider range of vegetarian and vegan options at McDonald's?

The UK McDonald's offers a wider range of vegetarian and vegan options compared to the limited options available in the US.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the video and comparison of McDonald's menu items in the UK and the US.

04:16Comparison of the McChicken and the McCrispy burgers in the UK and the US.

09:48Tasting the McPlant burger, exclusive to the UK McDonald's, and discussing vegetarian and vegan options.

10:50Comparison of the Coca-Cola in the UK and the US McDonald's.

14:35Tasting and comparing the Chicken McNuggets in the UK and the US.

18:40Comparison of the fries in the UK and the US McDonald's.

21:58Tasting the Bacon Double Cheeseburger and discussing the differences in bacon between the UK and the US McDonald's.

25:42Overview of exclusive menu items in the UK and the absence of wraps and salads in the US McDonald's.

28:22Conclusion and final thoughts on the differences between McDonald's in the UK and the US.