Calories in Big Mac (McDonalds)
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Big Mac (McDonalds) contains 261 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 MCDonald 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 burgers on FoodFactly (288 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 53% of the Daily Value for Vitamina B12, 47% of the Daily Value for selenio 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% |
| Vitamina A C | 27 µg | 3% |
| Vitamina C C | 0,3 mg | 0,3% |
| Vitamina D C | 0,1 µg | 0,5% |
| Vitamina E C | 0,06 mg | 0,4% |
| Vitamina 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% |
| Vitamina B6 C | 0,17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 40 µg | 10% |
| Vitamina B12 C | 1,3 µg | 53% |
| Choline C | 31,5 mg | 6% |
| Calcio C | 127 mg | 10% |
| Iron C | 1,4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesio C | 25 mg | 6% |
| Fósforo C | 136 mg | 11% |
| Potasio C | 182 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 2,2 mg | 20% |
| Copper C | 0,13 mg | 15% |
| Selenio 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 burgers (median 17,9 g)
- Fiber1,4 gin the top quarter of burgers (median 0,9 g)
- Sugars3,3 gabove the median for burgers (median 2,9 g)
- Fat14,1 gbelow the median for burgers (median 15,8 g)
- Saturated fat5 gin the lowest quarter of burgers (median 6,5 g)
- Sodium485 mgin the top quarter of burgers (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)
| Grasa monoinsaturada C | 5,1 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada 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 |
| Ácido linoléico (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)
| Betacaroteno C | 59 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxantina C | 50 µg |
| Retinol C | 22 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (8)
| Agua C | 50,5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Ácido fólico C | 18 µg |
| Folato, comida C | 9 µg |
| Vitamina E, añadido C | 0 mg |
| Vitamina B-12, añadido C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alimentos rápidos, hamburguesa con queso; doble, patty regular; bun doble decker con condimentos y salsa especial | 261 | 11,9 g | 21,5 g | 14,1 g |
| McDONALD'S, BIG MAC | 257 | 11,8 g | 20,1 g | 15 g |
| Pizza blanca, queso, con carne y verduras, corteza fina | 272 | 12,1 g | 21,1 g | 15,3 g |
| McDONALD'S, RANCH SNACK WRAP, Crispy | 275 | 11,5 g | 23,2 g | 15,1 g |
| Alimentos rápidos, pollo crujiente en tortilla, con lechuga, queso, y salsa ranchera | 275 | 11,5 g | 23,2 g | 15,1 g |
| Sándwich de ensalada de pollo en blanco | 246 | 12,4 g | 18,3 g | 13,7 g |
| Burrito de huevo | 249 | 10,9 g | 20,1 g | 13,7 g |
| Quesadilla, huevo | 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. 1 MCDonald Mac Jr (135 g): about 352 kcal. 1 McDonald's Big Mac (205 g): about 535 kcal. 1 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 1 MCDonald Mac Jr (135 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other burgers, 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 Vitamina B12 (53% DV), selenio (47% DV), Niacin (B3) (23% DV), zinc (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 de octubre de 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 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 de octubre de 2024. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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