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A bunless burger hack is beefing up social media.
Fitness enthusiasts are blowing up about In-N-Out’s little-known 3-Patty Flying Dutchman, an off-menu creation boasting 44 grams of protein and just 4 grams of carbs, clocking in at 550 calories — but not everyone is buying the hype.
The high-protein order exploded online after food account Mouth Attack shared the meaty concoction, with fans debating whether it’s the ultimate macro-friendly fast-food meal or simply a heart attack waiting to happen.
The burger swaps the traditional bun for grilled onions, along with three beef patties and three slices of American cheese, creating a low-carb meal by isolating the protein. The nutrition values reportedly also contain 42 grams of fat.
The secret menu item is described as one of the highest-protein menu hacks available at In-N-Out, though it’s also cautioned as being high in saturated fat and sodium.
While some applauded the protein count, critics flooded the comments with a brutal mix of health warnings and sheer disgust, warning the protein comes with a catch.
“The macros on this are horrible,” one person wrote. “44 g pro to 42 g fat and majority saturated fats.”
Another user wasn’t impressed that people were treating the hack like a revelation. “How lazy are people. Make 3 patties with cheese and grilled onion at home. not rocket science.”
Others questioned the nutritional value altogether. “May wanna check that again – the fat content alone in those patties makes it a 1:1 with protein:fat but ok,” fitness and nutrition coach Max Sandquist commented. Several pointed out the sodium concerns, writing “HOLY SODIUM HEART ATTACK. No thank you.”
“Looks like colorectal cancer topped with onion,” another joked.
The creation, estimated to cost around $8, is an amped-up version of In-N-Out’s classic Flying Dutchman, a secret menu item that traditionally includes two beef patties, two slices of cheese with no bun.
Still, with an estimated 1,650 to 1,800 milligrams of sodium, 165 milligrams of cholesterol, and 21 to 22 grams of saturated fat, nutrition-conscious diners may want to think twice before ordering.
