[jerhinesmith]

Do you really think that either are a healthy choice?

No, not necessarily.

You're comparing two poor choices ...

Of which one is most certainly less poor. Granted, neither might be optimal, but if you've reached the point that you're reading the nutrition information, chances are you've already chosen where you're going to eat. Are you saying that making the slightly healthier choice would somehow be sub-optimal given the situation?

Also, you're making the assumption that people can make a proper choice after reading a nutritional label.

Yes, and that might be the wrong assumption when given the choice between apples and oranges; however, when contemplating a large fry vs. a medium fry (or a large anything vs. a smaller version of the same thing), the proper choice should most definitely be clear.