Burgerville Protein Platter Dissected
2-23-2010
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A) Hang Squat Snatch 1-1-1-1-1
B) 3 rounds for time:
10 – 2 arm DB Hang Power Snatch @ 12%BW ea.
20 Pullups
30 Ball slams 25/15#
Mobility:
Wall slides x 5
Locust Pose x 30″/30″
Death Stretch
Alright Elisa, level 1 complete! Elisa came with a high level of strength and it shows in every workout. Now, level 2 should be an interesting challenge.
Jess and I have heard a bunch about the Burgerville Protein Platter since she did a Meateats.com review on Burgerville. We finally checked it out yesterday and here is the scoop. We went to the Burgerville on NE Grand by the Lloyd Center and ordered the platter. The checkout person knew what were asking for but warned us it is so rarely ordered that they have to remind the cooks how to make it. Great.
$5.69 and you get the following. 2 x 1/4 lb beef patties and a weak side salad. There is also a chicken and turkey option.
We realized the receipt said bacon comes on the platter so we asked for it. We got it for free but was warned it actually might not come with the platter. So, I can’t guarantee it is included in the $5.69.
Ok, the receipt for the platter was revealing. Apparently, protein is not an important enough macronutrient to make the list. I was bummed.
We ordered a lone beef patty to compare.
After all that, here is what we know.
1) One beef patty is about 17-18 grams of protein – $1.75
2) Protein platter is 2 beef patties, 35 grams of protein -$5.69.
3) You can just order two beef patties for $3.50 and get the same amount of protein. By ordering the platter, you are paying $2.19 or 62% more for a weak, iceberg lettuce side salad. Assuming no bacon here.
Also, the Classic Burgerville burger that comes with 1 patty, bun, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and sauce is $3.39. You are paying $1.64 or 94% more for the bun, piece of lettuce, wedge of tomatoe, and slice of cheese. Oh, and if you get the combo meal with the fries and soft drink, it is way more.
4) I hear a lot from friends who have never tried Paleo say that it is expensive. Well, for the extra $1.64 or $2.19 you are spending on the Classic or the Platter, you could be doing a whole lot more for yourself. If we consider the fries and soft drink, get ready for a Paleo bonanza. The snack plate I made for myself below is 3 oz of Almond butter from Trader Joes ($0.94), 4 oz carrot ( $0.25), and 5 oz celery ($0.72) from New Seasons. $1.91 total, give or take.
Update: I couldn’t finish the whole snack plate. There was over 1/2 lb of veggies there and it turns out it is very filling.
In summary, I would stick with the $1.75 beef patties from Burgerville and just get me a bag of mixed veggies to munch on.
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Nice work Elisa!!
Elisa~ it’s been great watching you tear through the level one skills just as you do all the work outs. Glad I have been able to witness this at the 4:30 class!
Good work Elisa! I’d like to mention that she did the Level 1 Christine workout as prescribed, with Bodyweight Deadlifts and higher box jumps.
Thanks for checking out the protein platter XX. Now i know not to get it.
Anton
Way to go Elisa….no slack!
Elisa, how’s your 30 second L-Sit? If you are close, I am expecting you to start the Level 2 this week
Congrats Elisa!!
Elisa – nice work! I’ve been at Crossfit for over a year and still haven’t done my Level 1…
XX – any sense on the meat quality at Burgerville? Seems like a pretty good, cheap option in a pinch.
Good job Elisa!!! I watched Christine and you rocked it!
XX – this is the second time you have noted that you “couldn’t finish” something. I’m beginning to wonder if you’re one of those small stomached people. Or perhaps your theory that the Bucket of Beef is much smaller in the to-go box is true.
Good job Elisa. Seriously, do level 2 now. At least look through the list and see what, if anything, is holding you back. Work on those few things, then tackle it.
Jason, we shall have to prove which of our stomachs can handle more protein in a brazil grill face off. Currently, I taken down 2.25 lbs of meat in 2 hours.
Eric – quality wise…their website talks about their practices and it seems more legit than the other chains. However, it is not grass fed.
BV sourcing – they source locally whenever they can. I believe they made a deal a couple of years ago with a ranch near Brothers, OR for their beef. You aren’t getting solely grassfed cows in that part of the state, but you are getting locally-sourced food.
Nice work Elisa! Way to eat the Level 1 for lunch.
Speaking of lunch, XX – I’m with Jason on this, seriously, you couldn’t finish that plate?
Congratulations Elisa!!!!
Awesome Elisa!!!
Thanks, everyone! I appreciate the encouragement. I had dinner with a friend tonight and she was saying how she is seeing CrossFit stuff everywhere – I told her that’s because it’s awesome!
Love being here with y’all…
re: B’ville- Last I knew, the nutritional info on the receipts was still in the trial phases, possibly only at the MLK location. At first they just had fat grams and carb grams on the breakdown, and I emailed them thanking them for including this, and could they include fiber as well? I got an email back within a day or so and they said they could add whatever customers wanted to see! And the next time I went there a few months later, it was right there on the receipt…so you might drop them a line and ask.
Elisa, Congratulations to your level to 2. I still working pull up. I know you wish that you could communicate me with sign language.