1500 calories of mcdonalds or 2500 calories in salads - which is better weight loss?

[Intermezzo]

this intake daily
which would show better results?

[katharina]

Originally Posted by Intermezzo

this intake daily
which would show better results?

Is this a trick question? I'd have to say that it depends what your goal is. A kcal is a kcal and 1500 will certainly make you lose weight quicker than 2500. Do you realize how much salad it would take to make 2500 calories?!

Now of course if you're more concerned with health, then the salad would come in first over the grease and various types of fats from the fast food anytime.

[Nutrition Counselor]

It's not always the calorie count but the type of food?
We need to eat for energy, the fast food doesn't supply the body with energy it actually makes the body work harder thereby leaving you tired etc.
The key here is to eat for energy and fat is the way to do it but it has to be a plant based fat in moderation, like 1/4 cup of nuts, they keep you full longer, so you eat less, so you'll lose weight but still have the energy to do what you need to.
As far as salad goes, if you add things like beans, peas, lentils or nuts to your salad then's when you're adding energy but just a plain old salad offers vitamins and minerals not any energy.
Look at it like this 2/3 cup of shelled pistachios has 330 Calories, Burger and Fries 800-900 Calories. Eat the nuts as you get more energy, fiber, vitamins & minerals and the body doesn't have to work very hard to break them down.
Hope that makes sense!