Triple Whopper: Portion Fit for a King Kong

I can't believe they are actually marketing that sandwich now! I worked at BK back in the late 80s/early 90s and I remember once somebody asking if we could make them a triple Whopper. Luckily, it was in drive-thru so they didn't hear everybody in the kitchen exclaim, "A Triple Whopper?" pretty loudly. We made it, as we made whatever the heck a person wanted if we could - even pb&j sandwiches.

I can't imagine how somebody can eat that much in one meal, and I'm very overweight myself.

My son calls these type sandwiches, "Cardiac Arrest". Anyone who eats them is asking for prolems, I think. BK and others need to know that a lot of us disagree with what they are pushing in an already overweight society. We sure don't need anymore of this. One of my past doctors told me that the best thing that could happen to America is "Famine".

In recent lab tests, rats on a high-fat diet snacked more than those on low-fat diets. Shots of an appetite-curbing hormone didn't change that.

Researchers working on the study included Mihai Covasa, PhD, a Pennsylvania State University assistant professor of nutritional sciences. The findings appear in The Journal of Nutrition.

hmmm - maybe it's just me, but I fail to see how that triple is much worse than the double. It's the same sandwich. All they did was add what appears to be another thin piece of meat.

At any rate, if you eat it, it's your fault. NOT Burger King's.

You're welcome, Jim. I saw the ads for these and just thought "Wow...just how much meat can they actually put on a burger?" I'm thinking there will be no limit...people WANT sandwiches like this, unfortunately. Although, if they didn't sell them, people like the guy Mindy mentioned would be a lot less likely to order them for fear of being completely embarassed. Don't forget, too, that you can get your sandwiches made healthier at fast food joints too. The rare occasion that I'm forced to eat one I get a normal-sized burger with mustard, sliced onion, lettuce, tomato, and a little bit of ketchup. And I only eat the burger part, not the bun. I guess that's the whole BK marketing ploy, isn't it? "Have it your way"

I'm obese because I eat triple a lot of times. I can't wait to try the triple Whopper, the picture made me salivate immediately. I really don't care that much for the thin patties of meat, no matter, Jack has two thicker ones gluttoned with cheese and bacon for a chaser, or should I say a clogger? Have I repulsed you yet? Why don't people just leave fat people alone? If I was complaining to you about my fat, then you do have a right to make your judgmental comments, roll your eyes, or laugh together at my food order. Sometimes I just like to sound off. Thanks for the space here and the space I invade when I sit next to you. Maybe this stirring comment will draw others to my site, if they struggle with oral gratification as I do. I don't think I would overeat if I had to do it by IV. Happy New Year, may next year be thinner, if that be your resolution. Chow, that good bye reminds me of food. Word association is fun!

I apologize for the double entry. A warning came up about checking for malicious posting, to wait and then post again. I don't know how to correct the mistake. Now I really sound dumb or should I say dummer? Ha ha I can laugh at myself too which is really a cover up. See, or not to see that is the question?

Just because people will eat a triple Whopper doesn't mean BK has to make it. I guess the decision makers at BK don't have a conscience.

I don't think it has anything to do with BK having a conscience or not -- there's nothing intrinsic about the triple whopper that is harmful - an individual could eat this burger, eat a salad for dinner & work out for 2 hours and probably wouldn't be any worse for the wear. Smoking, for example, doesn't allow the possibility to make up ground by, say, "breathing really clean air" for a day. So I don't think that BK is being a Big Bad Company by marketing this. If nothing else, it is saving a lot of calories for all the people who order TWO double whoppers - and now, at least, they have the option of the triple.

I'm personally not a fan of fast food - but that doesn't mean that the company is responsible for people's poor choices.

If the metabolic level of the 135-lb woman could support 1513 calories a day, she would not gain an ounce if all she ate---even every day---were a triple whopper and a third of that milkshake. It would be great if the sodium, fat, and other nasties could be eliminated from this food. But as others have commented, no one has a gun pointed at their head forcing them to eat fast food.

BK is a business. It makes triple whoppers because there is a demand for them. When people stop asking for them, BK will stop making them.

As 65% of Americans are over-weight it should be made illegal to advertise this type of food. 82 grams of fat in one burger is utterly repulsive.

Advertisers should be concentrating on healthy eating instead.

Has the editor of diet-blog tried the Mediterranean diet secrets.com diet?

I think its quite new but my wife has been having quite alot of success with it.

It's so easy to say that people aren't being held with a gun to their head when they're making choices.

No one is going to eat just one triple Whopper the whole day. It will be added to whatever else they eat.

Plus, the fats in fast food ADDS UP in the body OVER TIME clogging arteries, etc.

I just can't fathom how this country has an epidemic, yet the fast food industry is continually coming up with THE most fattening artery clogging foods.

holy cow!!! in my family (which has quite a few heavy people including myself) make jokes about eating a triple whopper...i recently found out someone actually has been induldging in such a sandwich and it scares me. how can anyone look at that heap of greasy mess and go "hey, now THERE is a sandwich i would like to eat"? i love food...but this whopper and the two before it are nothing but junk...if i am going to sit down to that many carbs, fat grams, and calories at one time i am going to be eating for a lot longer than 5 minutes to wolf down this! i will be having steak, salad, maybe some roasted potatoes, a shrimp cocktail, and maybe a sliver of new york style cheesecake!
happy new year everyone!

Stop whining.

Mary had it right. "BK is a business. ... When people stop asking for them, BK will stop making them."

Here is a tip - have the minuscule self control to say "oh no thanks, I will be fine with your Tendergrill Ceasar salad. For drink I'll take a two cups of water". Or - increase your physical activity level, and then enjoy that tripple whopper.

It's that simple.

Finally, your nutritional figures are incorrect. From the Burger King web site, a fully loaded Tripple Wopper is as follows (although not much better then your numbers ;-)):
Calories 1130; From Fat 670; Fat 74g; sat fat 27g; trans fat 3g; cholesterol 255mg; Sodium 1160mg; Carbs 51g; fiber 3g; Sugars 11g; Protein 67g.

..."As 65% of Americans are over-weight it should be made illegal to advertise this type of food."...

Well then I guess we should make it illegal to sell hamburger meat and buns in the grocery stores so that no one can make a triple burger at home.

Good Christ! When will people start taking a little bit of personal responsibility? Should we stop selling cars because of all of the deaths each year due to auto accidents? People need to be smart enough to go "hey... this triple whopper thing isn't for me!". Just because it is advertised doesn't mean ya have to buy it people! Burger King will stop selling anything that people don't buy. Obviously people want it. I won't be eating one... EVER, but that just means that I am capable of making an adult decision.

I agree with GayShawn and Christi. This talk of making this sandwich illegal is crazy talk. You people seriously want the food police to exist?

It will probably make this list as "Food Porn" though:

http://www.cspinet.org/nah/index.htm

ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING...forget the size of it, the food itself is so disgusting....low grade, low quality and then to eat that much of it?? , ....eww....burger king, mcdonalds,...its no wonder theres so many unhealthy people walking around!

Wow! I can BARELY eat HALF of a Whopper Jr! All I can say is if you eat it then it's on you (no pun intended).

wow, that's gross.

hey you know what i think bk can market what ever they want i personnally love tripple whoppers u dont have to eat it if u dont want to. so stop complaining dont eat at fast food places if u dont like what they market GROW A BRAIN

I cant believe some of the stuff I read on here. Illegal to advertise food that is fattening? You make me sick mister health nazi.

I love the thriple whopper. It may be fatting but its worth it. My two friends and I who wrestle for a local high school both slammed king size kong burgers in under ten minutes. We enjoyed the fattieness. My heart felt like it was going to explode. I think I may have clogged an artery.

Love,
Murph-140
Al-152
Sam-Hwt

2nd in conference! Woot!

Fokes, this is a corporate irresponsiblity on advertising on high trans-fat junk food a big bun. What's next? A Quintupo Whopper?

Fokes, You need to varietize your meat, stop eating trans fatty foods, and quit eating sugary foods.

Yes, you need some red meat in your diet, particulary grass-fed red meat. But you need to include oily fish in your diet, as well as some free-range chickens not fed any biproducts and even some pork. Replace these unhealthy potatoes and french fries with fruits and vegtables, and while you are cutting down on whole grains, refined grains needs to be avoided. Regular sugary soda is bad for you. Diet sodas are worse. Drink plenty of water, and add some high-antioxident fruit juices in your diet, like açaí juice or pomogranette juice.

they are not gonna make it illegal thats just dumb and who ever thought of that needs to die... the triple whopper is really good... in my opinion... I actually took it to the next level and made a quad whopper 4 patties of beef cost $1.30 extra but it was well worth it..i thought i was gonna die but thats ok because it was the best whopper i have ever had and this is america i can have the fattiest burger in the world if i want... its my choice

Triple whoppers are like the new overlord of all fast food sandwiches. Finally someone decided to compete with Wendys triple classic with cheese. I have taken triple classics down 3 at a time, and i weigh around 145. I think it is hysterical hearing you imbusils babble back and forth about such an unimportant thing. If you dont want it, dont go there. Dont order it. Let it end there. Dont go running off at your mouth, ruining the burger king experience for everyone else. Well i really enjoyed reading about the obese person and their fixation on fat jokes, and i hope you people all come to your senses. The world would be such a better place if people spent their time doing something important, in stead of arguing over hamburgers.

"If the metabolic level of the 135-lb woman could support 1513 calories a day, she would not gain an ounce if all she ate---even every day---were a triple whopper and a third of that milkshake."

Well yeah, but she'd have serious health problems in a year or two.

Here's my thought on the matter.

BK is indeed a corporation. They are out to make money. This is, after all, capitalism! So they have the right to market a product, and earn money on that product. As the market dictates (classic supply and demand), so shall the products change.

There's the rub. The market apparently dictated "bigger" (no surprise, as with overspending, bloated SUVs, etc.), and BK undoubtedly kicked that up a notch with some glitz. Thus was born the Triple Whopper.

I do not think it's a good idea. I do think that people are shifting, in the USA, in small movements toward good health. Better eating, awareness, maintenance versus "reactive" healthcare (incorporating nutrition, exercise, mental health, and structural importance like chiropractic wellness, etc. etc.) but it will take a long time. If we want it bad enough, to be healthy, we'll have to fight for that part of our society back.

When it happens, BK and other fast food joints will have to shift. I don't think they'll go out of business - they'll just offer what the market demands. I don't think it's right that mom-n-pop places are run out of town by conglomerates... but...

I was recently made aware of an amusing anecdote. A McDonald's, I think, opened up in a small town in Italy, I believe it was. It was next door, or somehow across from a small family-owned lunch-type place. The McDonald's franchise went out of business. Why? The food was awful, compared to the other place.

I'm an American. I don't believe we're stupid. We just need to grab hold of the big idea. :)

i used to eat it but I WILL NEVER..
82 grams of fat is unacceptable.
the rest is even more than enough for after workout meal of 250 pounder man..

The triple wopper is massive. It is way to much food for one person. Very unhealthy.

well i have ate one yes the whole thing i wasnt feeling very good after wards but im proud of myself for doing it i am only 145lbs belive it or not 19years old and yes i would do it agian

i don't know how people actually manage to squeeze it through their mouths.

I did not know that they made a triple whopper. I use to work at a Burger King back in the day, and a double whopper was a big deal. My buddy was actually bragging about eating one of these with fries and a coke. That is disgusting. He can eat his way to an early grave, I sure in the hell wouldn't join him. As far as people defending this crap, they are flat out stupid! This stuff is killing people just like drugs and alcohol!

I have had a couple of those in the past months, and I am still at 72 pounds.(same weight for over 3 years)

Dont know what the big deal is...

EEEEK!!! I'm never eating one of those, thats almost all my calories for the day. (i'd have 400 left. Talk about over eating!)

Iee ya the fat contents in that is insane!

*makes a finger cross sign at the burger*

I'll stick with my occasional simple cheese burger thank you. (once a month I'll have one or a med fry. But not both.)

HAHAHAHAHAHAH, I just had that burger!!! it was incredible! I'm not overweight probably because I work out 5 times a week.
This burger should have always been on the menu... if people are overweight it's their issue, no one is forcing them to eat it. And the excuse that no one has time is bs because they have salads in McDonalds and BK.

It's the same thing with smoking, no one is forcing you, just be smart!!!!!!

If you got the munchies then that is a great hamburger. That is why BK makes it...

Well, you americans created the fast food(junk food), the bad eating habits and the sodas...If the triple whopper came up it is because BK studied the issue very well and realised that they would be able to sell it very well..the market in usa needs triple whoppers...huge ice creams, huge cokes,huge burgers.Consequently,it leads to obesity and worse..morbid obesity..no wonder 65%of usa population is overweight.Besides, everyone s got a car in usa and few people walk...americans became naturally lazy.And about the tripple whopper advertisement: it should definitely be illegal.But americans can only think about$$$$$$ and do not care about health issues...Long live hard capitalism. Did you know that this Burger king and mc donalds and all of the junk food you created( and maybe you re proud of it)kill more people than light drugs????
Ohhh forget..we cannot legalise drugs. Well, each person decides for himself,so why not legalise drugs?You wont be forced to 'have a go'.But why allowing the huge outdoors with baconators and big macs and triple whoppers and the commercials with lots of junk food?It is not the president that runs your country..the multinationals do run your country and they do not care if Uncle Sam with 400 pounds from Texas died with clogged arteries because of eating the stupid food you invented.And there are a lot of Sams in your country.. If you guys keep eating like that they will probably make the 4th whopper or the Big BiG Mac...Junk food are a cancer and don t you fat guys say: ok this is the country of freedom of choice and of speech...and we choose what we want... Now if you want to get worse and die soon and give money away.. go ahead but then dont your family try to get a huge $$$$$$ from mc donalds or BK claiming you did not know how unhealthy their food was...That is non sense..But this is exactly what this country is....300million guns = shootouts...wackos on street and schools killing people,morbid obesity, a drunk cowboy from texas is the president...a terminator is the governor of a very important state...a poor healthcare system..completely broken once again because of the private healthcare capitalists. Don t you americans talk about freedom of choice...you only care about freedom of choice for you and freedom of choice for eating your big burger..but don t care about the freedom of choice of iraqi people for example who were living much better with the so called tyran saddham that now...and the poor thousands iraqi people you killed by supporting that cowboy for president in 2004...freedom of choice is only for you....that s why usa is going down the sink..the rest of the world is sick and tired of this attitude and this arrogant position of ' we own' the world that you guys have...
Freedom of choice to do stupid things ..go ahead..you have freedom of choice to get a gun and kill as many as you can on the streets..and that happens often in usa..are you happy???? see the triple whoppers comercials and start salivating..and get the burger and get the artery clogged...but if you tell i did not advise you i will tell you: it was your freedom of choice..freedom of choice is for smart people which most of americans have not proved so far..but that s the way it is..and that s why america is the only country of the world where you can watch lots of moby dicks walking on the street... Blame yourselves
Regards from Europe

Decent burger, I've had better. If you eat once a day, like i do, it'll get the job done.

Luis Martinez - guns? moby dick? cowboys?!? i thought this was a burger review. HAR HAR. fun post though, keep up the good work!

MMMMM...I love Triple Whoppers, I eat them like everyday and I still can't gain wait. You guys are lucky you even get fat from eating this because I don't. I love Burger King!