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A McDonald's Big Mac contains 563 calories per 1 item 7.6 oz (219g), with 25.8g protein, 44.0g carbs and 32.9g fat. Track it precisely with a digital kitchen scale.
McDonald's Big Mac Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per serving (219g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 563 kcal | 257 kcal |
| Protein | 25.8g | 11.8g |
| Carbohydrates | 44.0g | 20.1g |
| of which Sugars | 8.8g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 32.9g | 15.0g |
| of which Saturates | 8.3g | 3.8g |
| Fibre | 3.5g | 1.6g |
| Sodium | 1007mg | 460.0mg |
| Potassium | 396mg | 181.0mg |
| Calcium | 254mg | 116.0mg |
| Iron | 4.4mg | 2.0mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0.4mg |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0.0µg |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4mg | 0.2mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in protein (24% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of fat (19% DV)
- A good source of iron (11% DV)
- A good source of riboflavin (B2) (15% DV)
- High in sodium (20% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 13% DV
- Protein: 24% DV
- Carbohydrates: 7% DV
- Fibre: 6% DV
- Fat: 19% DV
- Saturated fat: 19% DV
- Sodium: 20% DV
- Potassium: 4% DV
- Calcium: 9% DV
- Iron: 11% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 0% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 15% DV
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Good to know
Customisations (extra cheese, sauce, no bun) change the numbers meaningfully — the figures here are for the standard menu item as sold.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in a McDonald's Big Mac?
A McDonald's Big Mac contains 563 calories per 1 item 7.6 oz.
Is a McDonald's Big Mac unhealthy?
A McDonald's Big Mac has 563 calories and 32.9g of fat per serving — fine occasionally, best in moderation.
Similar items by calorie count
Other fast food items closest to mcdonald's big mac by calories per 100g:
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Big Mac (this page) | 257 kcal | 11.8g | 20.1g | 15.0g |
| Domino's 14″ Cheese Pizza, Classic Hand-Tossed Crust | 257 kcal | 10.8g | 33.2g | 9.0g |
| McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese | 258 kcal | 14.6g | 19.9g | 14.2g |
| Wendy's Jr. Hamburger, with Cheese | 256 kcal | 13.1g | 25.0g | 11.5g |
| Digiorno Pizza, Cheese Topping, Rising Crust, Frozen | 256 kcal | 12.8g | 31.8g | 8.6g |
| Digiorno Pizza, Supreme Topping, Rising Crust, Frozen | 255 kcal | 11.7g | 27.9g | 10.7g |
| Digiorno Pizza, Supreme Topping, Thin Crispy Crust, Frozen | 255 kcal | 11.4g | 28.1g | 10.8g |
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Figures from the USDA FoodData Central Branded Foods dataset (CC0 1.0).