Better Buy: Beyond Meat vs. McDonald’s

Buying shares of Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) or McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) is a way to invest in an American classic: the burger. About 55% of consumers eat burgers either at home or out at least once a week, according to Technomic's report on burger consumer trends. So investing in makers of this popular meal can be a good idea.

Beyond Meat is a market leader in plant-based meat alternatives and is especially known for its burger -- the Beyond Burger. The 11-year-old company says its best-known product "looks, cooks, and satisfies like beef" -- but it's made of plant-based proteins. Beyond Meat sells its products to restaurants, as well as directly to consumers through grocery stores.

We probably all know McDonald's, the 65-year-old fast-food giant whose famous golden arches sit atop nearly 40,000 restaurants worldwide. McDonald's specializes in the traditional meat-based burger and offers dine-in and takeout/drive-thru.

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