Battle of the Breakfast Sandwiches

There's always been a "battle of the brew" between Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts coffee. Now when it comes to my morning "cup o' joe" I prefer to go old school style and hit up the local deli. But with the new low-calorie breakfast options these chains now offer, it's hard to resist not popping in once in a while. As a nutritionista, I'm very pleased to see the healthy additions on their breakfast menus. They make a great meal, have no hidden calories or fat, and the price is right. But when it comes down to choosing between the two mega morning spots I still struggle with which one is best.

So, I decided to conduct an office taste test. I asked 8 co-workers to rate DD's Egg White Veggie Flatbread Sandwich which is made of egg whites, peppers, onions, mushrooms, and reduced fat cheddar cheese with Starbucks' Spinach Roasted Tomato, Feta and Egg Wrap. Both are made are under 300 calories and cost a little under $4.00. Let's see which one came out on top:

Tuesday's Taste Test: Battle of the Breakfast Sandwiches

My fellow co-workers and I at Tuesday's Taste Test

My Results:

Turns out seven out of the eight people in the study thought DD's breakfast sandwich tasted better and was more filling. Only one out of the eight liked the Starbucks' wrap better. However, everyone in the study agreed that the Starbucks' wrap tasted fresher and appeared to be healthier. So how do they compare in nutritional value and price? Take a look below:

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Dunkin' Donuts Egg White Veggie Flatbread Sandwich:

Price: $3.99

Calories: 290

Fat: 9 grams

Total Carbohydrates: 39 grams

Fiber: 3 grams

Starbucks Spinach Roasted Tomato, Feta and Egg Wrap:

Price: $3.25

Calories: 240

Fat: 10 grams

Total Carbohydrates: 29 grams

Fiber: 7 grams

And the winner is ...

In terms of taste, DD's sandwich is by far the favorite. But in terms of nutritional value, the Starbucks' wrap takes the cake. It has less calories, less carbs, and a lot more fiber. But keep in mind the DD sandwich is also diet-friendly, so if you have a little wiggle room in your diet for those few extra calories and carbs then I say that's the one to go for. As for price, the DD sandwich is only a little bit more expensive. But this sandwich seems to be a lot bigger in size so if you don't mind spending a little more dough than definitely splurge on it!

Do you have a have favorite healthy fast food breakfast sandwich? Share it with me! Check back next Tuesday for our next office taste test. And for more great nutrition advice click onto iMag's Food Section. Thanks for reading my blog!

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