Fast Food

    Calories in McDonald's Big Mac

    550 calories per 1 burger (214g) · 25g protein · 45g carbs · 30g fat

    550calories in 1 burger (214g)
    Nutrition Facts
    Serving size 1 burger (214g)
    Calories
    550
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 30g38%
    Saturated Fat 10g50%
    Cholesterol 80mg27%
    Sodium 1010mg44%
    Total Carbohydrate 45g16%
    Dietary Fiber 3g11%
    Total Sugars 9g
    Protein 25g
    Calcium19%
    Iron22%
    Potassium9%

    *The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

    Macro Breakdown

    How Does McDonald's Big Mac Fit Your Diet?

    % of 2,000 cal/day28%
    550 cal
    % of 150g protein/day17%
    25g protein

    High protein - 25g/100g supports muscle building and satiety.

    High fat - 30g/100g. Healthy fats are fine; watch total calorie intake.

    High sodium - 1010mg/100g. Consider this if managing blood pressure.

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    Compare with Similar Foods

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    McDonald's Big Macyou550
    McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese520View
    McDonald's McChicken400View
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    All values per 100g.

    Burn Off 550 Calories

    How long to burn 1 burger (214g) of McDonald's Big Mac

    155 lbs (70 kg)
    100 lbs300 lbs

    Walking

    Casual pace ~5 km/h

    2h 14m

    at 155 lbs

    Running

    Moderate pace ~9 km/h

    59 min

    at 155 lbs

    Cycling

    Moderate effort ~20 km/h

    1h 9m

    at 155 lbs

    Estimates based on MET values (ACSM). Actual calorie burn varies with fitness level, terrain, and intensity.Steps Calculator →

    Is McDonald's Big Mac Healthy?

    Iconic double-patty burger - high in sodium and saturated fat; treat occasionally.

    550kcal
    Calories / 100g
    25g
    Protein / 100g
    3g
    Fiber / 100g
    1010mg
    Sodium / 100g

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    Frequently Asked Questions - McDonald's Big Mac

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    520 cal/100g
    P: 30g · C: 42g · F: 26g
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    300 cal/100g
    P: 15g · C: 33g · F: 12g
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    400 cal/100g
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    390 cal/100g
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    470 cal/100g
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    P: 37g · C: 44g · F: 7g
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    490 cal/100g
    P: 6g · C: 66g · F: 23g
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