Sure it may have more net carbohydrates, but the real difference is the density of those calories and the types of carbohydrates they are. Eating fast food con

Sure it may have more net carbohydrates, but the real difference is the density of those calories and the types of carbohydrates they are. Eating fast food contains saturated fats (and trans fats) which are incredibly difficult for the body to break down. Olive oil, on the other hand, is almost all monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which the body can break down much easier. So yes, I think the GGP poster was more correct in that sometimes people just want a nice big fattening hamburger.