Insulin manufacturers and cardiac surgeons can rejoice at fast food behemoth Burger King’s latest culinary creation: a heart-stopping combination of crispy bacon, melted cheese, and a juicy beef patty, all sandwiched between a golden, glazed doughnut.
While this indulgent exultation to excess screams Canada — thanks to its signature trio of bacon, maple sweetness, and doughy decadence — it’s available exclusively in Ecuador.
The buzz began last December when the fast-food giant’s Ecuadorian division teased the arrival of the Donut Burger on social media.
Food blog ‘Mouth Attack’ broke the news on Instagram, calling it “a combination you never saw coming!”
The company’s boiler plate urged foodies to “be among the first to try this unique creation that blends sweet and savoury flavours into one unforgettable bite.”
Now, after weeks of anticipation, the concoction is officially hitting menus, drawing excitement and skepticism alike. Though the price and exact launch date remain under wraps, Ecuadorian Burger King locations are expected to roll out the item in the coming days.
While some internet users are eager to taste the unusual fusion, others have raised eyebrows at its over-the-top decadence.
One Twitter (“X”) user likened the sandwich to “the fast-food equivalent of wearing pajamas to a wedding," but for fans of bold, indulgent flavours, it could be a match made in greasy, syrupy heaven.
Another added, “The taste that is gonna have people running to the bathroom.”
The company hasn’t released nutritional information, but the basic cheese and bacon Whopper has 790 calories with 57% fat — 85% of the saturated variety — 25% carbs and 18% protein, as per the US government. Meanwhile, a 52g donut will set a hungry soul back around 210 calories with 12 grams of fat and between 10-15 grams of sugar.
Considering that the average daily intake is around 2,000 calories for men and 1,600 for women, just one burger would take up a large chunk of one person’s daily nutritional needs in one sitting. All things considered, it might not be a good choice for someone who is watching their daily sugar intake.
No word if it comes in a combo with the pickle fries -- adding another 380 calories and 21 grams of fat -- or the chocolate Oreo shake with 670 calories and 17 grams of fat.
Alternatively, one could order the Diet Coke with a side of applesauce containing just 50 calories and zero fat But that might Defeat the purpose.
The real question is: would YOU try it?