McDonald's Big Mac nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
McDONALD'S, BIG MAC
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for McDonald's Big Mac
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source:
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66 (medium) |
| Glycemic load | 27 (high) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 257 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 18 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 item 7.6 oz (219 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 4.5 (acidic) |
McDonald's Big Mac calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 257 | |
| Calories in 1 item 7.6 oz | 563 | 219 g |
McDonald's Big Mac Glycemic index (GI)
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McDonald's Big Mac Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
564IU of 5,000IU
11%
Vitamin E:
0mg of 15mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
1.2mg of 90mg
1.3%
Vitamin B1:
0.53mg of 1mg
44%
Vitamin B2:
0.63mg of 1mg
48%
Vitamin B3:
10mg of 16mg
63%
Vitamin B5:
0mg of 5mg
0%
Vitamin B6:
0mg of 1mg
0%
Folate:
138µg of 400µg
35%
Vitamin B12:
2.6µg of 2µg
110%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 24%
11.8 g of 50 g
11.8 g (24% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 23%
15 g of 65 g
15 g (23% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 7%
20.1 g of 300 g
20.1 g (7% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
51.3 g of 2,000 g
51.3 g (3% of DV )
Other:
1.8 g
1.8 g
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
3.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.31 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1 g
Fructose:
1.7 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar:
4 g
Fiber:
1.6 g
Other:
15 g
All nutrients for McDonald's Big Mac per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% | 37% |
5.5 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 12g | 28% | 40% |
4.2 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 15g | 23% | 23% |
2.2 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% | 48% |
132.5 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 18g | N/A | 33% |
2.9 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 20g | 7% | 35% |
1.4 times less than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% | 40% |
10.4 times less than Egg
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 5% | 61% |
7 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 116mg | 12% | 20% |
1.1 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 181mg | 5% | 64% |
1.2 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 2mg | 25% | 37% |
1.3 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 4g | N/A | 51% |
2.3 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | 42% |
1.5 times less than Orange
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 11% | 54% |
1.4 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 1.9mg | 17% | 41% |
3.3 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 17% | 58% |
1.5 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 460mg | 20% | 22% |
1.1 times less than White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 188IU | 4% | 35% |
88.9 times less than Carrot
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| Manganese | 0.21mg | 9% | 51% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 15% | 36% |
1.5 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 16% | 43% |
1.6 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.4mg | 21% | 48% |
2.8 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 37% | 42% |
1.3 times more than Pork
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| Folate | 46µg | 12% | 36% |
1.3 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Trans Fat | 0.59g | N/A | 48% |
25.3 times less than Margarine
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| Saturated Fat | 3.8g | 19% | 31% |
1.6 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.5g | N/A | 40% |
2.8 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.31g | N/A | 72% |
154.2 times less than Walnut
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| Fructose | 1.7g | 2% | 84% |
3.5 times less than Apple
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 257
% Daily Value*
23%
Total Fat
15g
17%
Saturated Fat 3.8g
0
Trans Fat
0g
12%
Cholesterol 36mg
20%
Sodium 460mg
6.7%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
6.4%
Dietary Fiber
1.6g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
12g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
116mg
12%
Iron
2mg
25%
Potassium
181mg
5.3%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
McDonald's Big Mac nutrition infographic
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.