Poll: McCafe or Starbucks?
It seems that McDonald's and Starbucks have entered a breakfast war. Starbucks previously launched a line of breakfast items and is currently running a "meal deal" with a 'tall' (small) latte and an oatmeal or breakfast sandwich for one stop breakfast shopping with your favorite latte.Last week, McDonald's expanded their premium coffee selection and officially introduced their new McCafe line of flavored lattes, mochas and cappuccinos across the country. To add to the atmosphere, special coffee bar service areas have also been added in many of the franchise restaurants. Patrons can try a latte with their favorite breakfast combo. In these tough economic times, will a quality and affordable alternative fast food specialty coffee drink beat out the favored gourmet coffee house brand? I am not a picky eater nor a coffee aficionado, and I typically only treat myself to a specialty coffee every once in a while. However, I do hit the drive thru for coffee several times a week for a basic cup of coffee. I enjoy the coffee at Starbucks and McDonald's as well as Caribou and a local chain in my community. My choice is typically based on what direction I am heading and which place has the shortest line at the drive thru. I know that McDonald's costs slightly less than Starbucks and Caribou costs the most, but time is money and sitting in line for 15 minutes while the specialty place baristas do their thing is much less appealing than 5 minutes and being on my way. After all, if I were most concerned with the cost, I would allow extra time at home and make it there and take it with me. When we look at cost and nutritional content, we find that both are based on the size and ingredients that are included. Obviously a mocha made with whole milk and whipped cream will have more calories than one made with skim milk and no whipped cream or syrup. Here is some general nutritional information for basic drinks as well as the average cost (prices do vary by location). Starbucks Nonfat Grande Latte - $3.25 Rich, full-bodied Starbucks® espresso in steamed milk lightly topped with foam. Calories – 130 Carbohydrates – 19 grams Sodium – 150 mg McDonald's Nonfat Medium Latte - $2.89 Espresso with steamed skim or whole milk, plain or with vanilla, sugar free vanilla, caramel or hazelnut flavor shot. Calories – 110 Carbohydrates – 15 grams Sodium – 140 mg Starbucks Nonfat Grande Cappuccino - $3.25 Rich, full-bodied Starbucks® espresso in a small amount of steamed milk, with a deep layer of foam. Calories – 80 Carbohydrates – 12 grams Sodium – 90 mg McDonald's Nonfat Medium Cappuccino - $2.89 Espresso with skim or whole milk available with vanilla, sugar free vanilla, caramel or hazelnut flavor shot. Calories – 80 Carbohydrates – 12 grams Sodium – 110 mg Starbucks Nonfat Grande Cafe Mocha - $3.55 Rich, full-bodied Starbucks espresso combined with bittersweet mocha syrup and steamed milk, topped with a cloud of whipped cream. Calories – 290 Carbohydrates – 44 grams Sodium – 135 mg McDonald's Medium Mocha - $2.89 Chocolate syrup with espresso steamed skim or whole milk with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate, plain or with vanilla, sugar free vanilla, caramel or hazelnut flavor shot. Calories – 280 Carbohydrates – 10 Sodium – 160 mg Which do you think is the better deal financially as well as nutritionally? Is the benefit worth it to you? Will you be giving one of the McCafe specialty drinks a try? ![]() You will earn 3 SparkPoints NEXT ENTRY > Are You Wearing the Right Size Bra? |
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PICKIE98
11/14/2009
9:02:48 AM
I lvoe the new Frappe's!! especially the catamel one!!! It tastes exactly like those caramel Nips candies!!
As far as Starbucks, they are geared for upper middle class customers, ones that can afford it at any price; I prepare my own, but do LOVE the McD's unsweetened tea and the caramel frappe!!
As far as business practices, every McD's within a 700 mile radius of me donates to numerous local and worldwide charities: one of our local franchises has a roofsit for a million pennies to donate to a local Advocacy center for child abuse and neglect!! It provides counseling, a safe place to "testify" for sexually abused children so they do not have to face their predators in court, among other things others here give to the WOmens shelter, crippled children, city beautification, provide stock options, health insurance, etc. they offer scholarships to college students too
I guess each business has their "babies", so to speak for giving,,
EGRAMMY
9/2/2009
7:07:26 AM
OK I just say NO, because I don't drink coffee.
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5/22/2009
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5/22/2009
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TANDABAT
5/22/2009
5:20:41 PM
I have not ordered anything at a Mc D's in probably 2 years. I used to crave their cheeseburgers, but not anymore. I just can't find anything I like there. Someone brought food into work from there, and put it in the office I work out of two days a week. It stank. It was not a pleasant smell to me. When I made a comment about it smelling up the office, his remark, "Oh, I'm sorry, I should have brought you something too." My response, "No no, that's absolutely not necessary."
So, Starbucks for me.
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5/22/2009
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SPARKLE72023
5/19/2009
6:53:54 PM
I VOTE FOR STARBUCKS!! Sure you pay more . . . but you get a LOT more!!!
and their service can't be beat.
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5/19/2009
5:31:28 PM
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