Calories in Big Mac (McDonalds)
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Big Mac (McDonalds) contains 261 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of MCDonald's Mac Jr. (135 g) provides about 352 kcal.
Roughly 49 % of its calories come from fat, with 33 % from carbohydrates and 18 % from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for Burger on FoodFactly (288 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 53 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 47 % of the Daily Value for Selen and 23 % of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 261 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 14,1 g | 18 % |
| Saturated fat C | 5 g | 25 % |
| Cholesterol C | 36 mg | 12 % |
| Sodium C | 485 mg | 21 % |
| Total carbohydrates C | 21,5 g | 8 % |
| Dietary fiber C | 1,4 g | 5 % |
| Total sugars C | 3,3 g | |
| Protein C | 11,9 g | 24 % |
| Vitamin A C | 27 µg | 3 % |
| Vitamin C C | 0,3 mg | 0,3 % |
| Vitamin D C | 0,1 µg | 0,5 % |
| Vitamin E C | 0,06 mg | 0,4 % |
| Vitamin K C | 16,4 µg | 14 % |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,18 mg | 15 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,2 mg | 15 % |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3,6 mg | 23 % |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0,17 mg | 10 % |
| Folat (B9) C | 40 µg | 10 % |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1,3 µg | 53 % |
| Cholin C | 31,5 mg | 6 % |
| Calcium C | 127 mg | 10 % |
| Eisen C | 1,4 mg | 8 % |
| Magnesium C | 25 mg | 6 % |
| Phosphor C | 136 mg | 11 % |
| Kalium C | 182 mg | 4 % |
| Zink C | 2,2 mg | 20 % |
| Kupfer C | 0,13 mg | 15 % |
| Selen C | 25,9 µg | 47 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 18 %
- Carbohydrates 33 %
- Fat 49 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein11,9 gin the lowest quarter of Burger (median 17,9 g)
- Fiber1,4 gin the top quarter of Burger (median 0,9 g)
- Sugars3,3 gabove the median for Burger (median 2,9 g)
- Fat14,1 gbelow the median for Burger (median 15,8 g)
- Saturated fat5 gin the lowest quarter of Burger (median 6,5 g)
- Sodium485 mgin the top quarter of Burger (median 400 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4,6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water50,5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Einfach ungesättigtes Fett C | 5,1 g |
|---|---|
| Mehrfach ungesättigtes Fett C | 3,8 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (Omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (Omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linolsäure (Omega-6, 18:2) C | 3,3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0,086 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0,029 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0,02 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0,049 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0,059 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0,4 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2,8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1,4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4,7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0,45 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0,02 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0,29 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0,049 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0,049 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0,02 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-Carotin C | 59 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopin C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin C | 50 µg |
| Retinol C | 22 µg |
| Carotin, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (8)
| Wasser C | 50,5 g |
|---|---|
| Alkohol C | 0 g |
| Koffein C | 0 mg |
| Theobromin C | 0 mg |
| Folsäure C | 18 µg |
| Folat, Lebensmittel C | 9 µg |
| Vitamin E, zugesetzt C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, zugesetzt C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food, cheeseburger, doppelt, regelmäßiges Patty; Doppeldeckerbrötchen mit Gewürzen und spezieller Soße | 261 | 11,9 g | 21,5 g | 14,1 g |
| McDONALD'S, GROSSER MAC | 257 | 11,8 g | 20,1 g | 15 g |
| Weiße Pizza, käse, mit Fleisch und Gemüse, dünne Kruste | 272 | 12,1 g | 21,1 g | 15,3 g |
| McDONALD'S, RANCH SNACK WRAPPE, Knusprig | 275 | 11,5 g | 23,2 g | 15,1 g |
| Fast Food, knuspriges Huhn in Tortilla, mit Salat, käse, und Ranchsauce | 275 | 11,5 g | 23,2 g | 15,1 g |
| Hühnersalat-Sandwich auf weiß | 246 | 12,4 g | 18,3 g | 13,7 g |
| Eierburrito | 249 | 10,9 g | 20,1 g | 13,7 g |
| Quesadilla, eier | 249 | 10,9 g | 20,1 g | 13,7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Big Mac (McDonalds)?
100 g of Big Mac (McDonalds) has 261 kcal. MCDonald's Mac Jr. (135 g): about 352 kcal. McDonald's Big Mac (205 g): about 535 kcal. McDonald's Grand Mac (315 g): about 822 kcal.
Is Big Mac (McDonalds) high in protein?
Big Mac (McDonalds) contains 11,9 g of protein per 100 g (24 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 16,1 g in MCDonald's Mac Jr. (135 g). About 18 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Burger, that is in the lowest quarter (median 17,9 g).
How many carbs are in Big Mac (McDonalds)?
Big Mac (McDonalds) has 21,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1,4 g of fiber and 3,3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Big Mac (McDonalds)?
Big Mac (McDonalds) contains 14,1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5 g is saturated (25 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Big Mac (McDonalds) contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (53 % DV), Selen (47 % DV), Niacin (B3) (23 % DV), Zink (20 % DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (15 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Big Mac (McDonalds)?
100 g contains 485 mg of sodium, 21 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated 31. Oktober 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. November 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706916. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 31. Oktober 2024. Imported 6. November 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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