Big Classic
Nutritional value per 1 sandwich | |
---|---|
Energy | 550 kcal (2,300 kJ) |
44 g | |
Sugars | 11 g |
Dietary fiber | 3 g |
27 g (42%) | |
Saturated | 12 g (60%) |
Trans | 1.5 g |
33 g | |
Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
Vitamin A equiv. | 20% 180 μg |
Vitamin C | 13% 12 mg |
Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
Calcium | 12% 150 mg |
Iron | 21% 3.8 mg |
Sodium | 57% 1300 mg |
Other constituents | Quantity |
Energy from fat | 258 kcal (1,080 kJ) |
Cholesterol | 85 mg (29%) |
†Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults,[1] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies.[2] Source: Wendy's Nutrition · PeerTrainer.com Wiki |
Nutritional value per 1 sandwich | |
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Energy | 580 kcal (2,400 kJ) |
59 g (197%) | |
Sugars | 11 g |
Dietary fiber | 3 g |
29 g (45%) | |
Saturated | 12 g (60%) |
Trans | 1.5 g |
35 g | |
Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
Vitamin A equiv. | 20% 180 μg |
Vitamin C | 13% 12 mg |
Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
Calcium | 12% 150 mg |
Iron | 21% 3.8 mg |
Sodium | 61% 1400 mg |
Other constituents | Quantity |
Energy from fat | 260 kcal (1,100 kJ) |
Cholesterol | 95 mg (32%) |
†Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults,[1] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies.[2] Source: Wendy's Nutrition · PeerTrainer.com Wiki |
The Big Classic sandwich was a hamburger sold by the international fast-food restaurant chain Wendy's. The sandwich was intended to present a larger burger that appealed to the 18- to 36-year-old male demographic that desired a "heartier" product.[citation needed] It is one of only two named hamburger products sold by the company and was designed to compete against the Burger King Whopper sandwich.
Product description
The Big Classic was a hamburger, consisting of a ¼ pound (113 g) beef patty, lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise, ketchup, onions, pickles and grill seasoning served on a Kaiser style roll. Cheese could be added upon request.
Variants
- Big Bacon Classic - adds Bacon
History
The Big Classic was introduced in September 1986 as part of a line of sandwiches that were launched during a major corporate restructuring of Wendy's.[
See also
Similar sandwiches by other QSR vendors:
References
- ^ a b United States Food and Drug Administration (2024). "Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels". Retrieved 2024-03-28.
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- ^ Wendy's publication. "Wendy's corporate time line". Careerbuilder.com. Archived from the original on 2008-02-14. Retrieved 2007-12-19.