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I tried the biggest burgers at McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, In-N-Out, and Shake Shack.Erin McDowell/Insider; NYC Russ/Shutterstock; Savvapanf Photo/Shutterstock; rafapress/Shutterstock
  • I tried the biggest signature burgers at McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, and Shake Shack.

  • Some of the burgers were more appetizing than others.

  • Burger King has a Triple Whopper that has flame-grilled patties.

The double cheeseburger was large.

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Shake Shack double cheeseburger.Erin McDowell/Insider

It cost me $9.49, not including tax. I was able to add my own flavors, but I went with the usual.

The burger patties were covered in cheese.

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Shake Shack double cheeseburger.Erin McDowell/Insider

The pickles were homemade. It was very heavy to pick up. The chain's signature sauce added a lot of flavor. The cheese was thick and melty.

I think biting into the Shake Shack burger was a little overwhelming.

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Shake Shack double cheeseburger.Erin McDowell/Insider

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I thought it was worth it despite the higher price. The burger patties were much thicker than most of the other burgers I tried, and the topping definitely took it over the edge in terms of flavor.

I was impressed, but stuffed.

The second most favorite burger was a Mcdonalds Big Mac.

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McDonald's Big Mac.Erin McDowell/Insider

The Double Quarter-Pounder is the burger with the most meat, but I was not sure if the Big Mac was the biggest burger at Mcdonalds. I decided to try both of them to avoid any arguments among Mcdonald's fans who will argue about which is bigger.

I paid $6.49 for a Big Mac at my local Mcdonalds.

There was a lot of food on the sandwich.

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McDonald's Big Mac.Erin McDowell/Insider

The burger patties were manageable and the sandwich was not overwhelming. I liked the Big Mac sauce. The added bun made the sandwich taste like bread and the other flavors were lost, in my opinion.

The sandwich was a good size and very filling, but I wasn't crazy about the flavor profile.

McDonald's Big Mac.Erin McDowell/Insider

I just wanted more flavor. Between the extra bun and the generous serving of Big Mac sauce, that was all I could taste. The sandwich might have taken a turn for the better because of the condiments.

The 4x4 is the largest burger at In-N- Out and is part of the menu.

In-N-Out 4x4.Erin McDowell/Insider

The mammoth burger comes with four beef patties, four cheese slices, lettuce, tomato, spread, and the option to add onions. The second-cheapest burger I tried was $7.20 at the In-N- Out location I visited.

The burger was hard to hold in one hand.

In-N-Out 4x4.Erin McDowell/Insider

It was just a lot of meat. You would have to have a big appetite to get through the whole thing.

The burger was delicious, from the juicy beef patties to the layers of cheese and fresh lettuce and tomato.

In-N-Out 4x4.Erin McDowell/Insider

I found that the extra patties hindered my eating experience.

The vegetables did not balance out the amount of meat and cheese in the burger. The buns were falling apart while I was eating. I would never order this again. It was too much meat for my liking.

I tried Mcdonalds Double Quarter-Pounder with cheese. I preferred it over the Big Mac.

McDonald's Double Quarter-Pounder with cheese.Erin McDowell/Insider

I noticed that the burger had more meat than the Big Mac. The meat was the star of the show, with the other ingredients barely visible underneath the patties and bun.

I paid $9.69 for the burger.

The Double Quarter-Pounder with cheese comes with a half-pound of meat.

McDonald's Double Quarter-Pounder with cheese.Erin McDowell/Insider

The burger was pretty good thanks to the condiments and large slices of pickles. I normally love a sesame seed bun, but I found this one to be bland, airy, and artificial-tasting.

I would order this again.

McDonald's Double Quarter-Pounder with cheese.Erin McDowell/Insider

The burger didn't feel overwhelming to eat despite having a ton of meat. I thought it was a realistic sandwich compared to the giant burgers from Shake Shack and In-N- Out.

Wendy's Dave's Triple was the second best burger I tried.

Wendy's Dave's Triple.Erin McDowell/Insider

The extra-large burger was not on the menu when I arrived at my local Wendy's. I ordered it because of my online research. I wondered if the triple-patty burger was popular, and if many people chose it.

The Dave's Triple burger cost $7.69.

Wendy's Dave's Triple burger comes with nearly a pound of beef, American cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, and onion.

Wendy's Dave's Triple.Erin McDowell/Insider

The sandwich was difficult to pick up, but all of the ingredients were well-balanced. The beef patties would not be overpowering because of the large serving of tomatoes, pickles, and cheese.

This burger had a lot of flavor, the cheese was melty, and the patties were juicy.

Wendy's Dave's Triple.Erin McDowell/Insider

I think the flavors were there and it was a good value for the price.

The addition of mayonnaise would be one thing I would change. The tomato-mayo sauce was an unappetizing way to mix the juice from the tomatoes.

The Triple Whopper from Burger King was my favorite burger.

Burger King Triple Whopper with cheese.Erin McDowell/Insider

The Triple Whopper comes with three quarter-pound beef patties, similar to the ones at Burger King. The most expensive burger I've tried is $11.28.

The Triple Whopper only has one slice of cheese.

Burger King Triple Whopper with cheese.Erin McDowell/Insider

This allowed the other flavors of the burger to come through, and it led to a more appetizing eating experience.

The lettuce, tomatoes, and onions tasted fresh, and added a delicious crunch to the burger that I found missing in some of the others.

I liked the beef patties the most on this burger.

Burger King Triple Whopper with cheese.Erin McDowell/Insider

The burger patties had a lot of flavor that made the sandwich taste like it was fresh off the grill. I thought the shape of the patties made the sandwich easier to eat.

I really liked this burger and would definitely order it again. I am not sure if it is worth more than $10, but it was a generous serving and the most delicious out of the bunch.

The original article can be found on Insider.