FLR 031: Mexican Standoff - Chipotle vs. Taco Bell

INGREDIENT OF THE DAY:  fumaric acid

This is the second program on the subject of fast food restaurants.  I will be pitting two icons of Mexican-style food:  Chipotle Mexican Grill vs. Taco Bell.  Which is healthier?  Which is worse?  I will be analyzing both ingredients and nutrition values in a single meal in each restaurant.  Be prepared for a few surprises.  Hang onto your seats for this will be a data driven ride!    

Show Notes: 

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References:

Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurant

https://www.chipotle.com/menu

Taco Bell Restaurant

https://www.tacobell.com/food

Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us [Book]

http://tinyurl.com/y7v2e4mr

Google Docs:  Data for Ingredients and Nutrition for Chipotle Burrito Meal and Taco Bell Burrito Meals

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Music:

Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini

Outro music is "Private Eye" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod