Calories in McDONALD'S, BIG MAC (without Big Mac Sauce)
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McDONALD'S, BIG MAC (without Big Mac Sauce) contains 234 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 item (200 g) provides about 468 kcal.
Roughly 44% of its calories come from fat, with 35% from carbohydrates and 21% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fast foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 263 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 39% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 23% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 19% of the Daily Value for zinc.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories I | 234 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 11.6 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.2 g | 21% |
| Cholesterol C | 35 mg | 12% |
| Sodium I | 454 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 21 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 3.7 g | |
| Protein C | 12.8 g | 26% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.4 mg | 0.4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.19 mg | 16% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.22 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.7 mg | 23% |
| Folate (B9) C | 50 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.94 µg | 39% |
| Calcium C | 124 mg | 10% |
| Iron C | 2.1 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium C | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 130 mg | 10% |
| Potassium C | 192 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 2.1 mg | 19% |
| Copper C | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Manganese C | 0.22 mg | 9% |
% 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 21%
- Carbohydrates 35%
- Fat 44%
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
- Protein12.8 gabove the median for fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Fiber1.7 gabove the median for fast foods (median 1.4 g)
- Sugars3.7 gabove the median for fast foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat11.6 gbelow the median for fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat4.2 gabove the median for fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium454 mgbelow the median for fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water52.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.33 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose C | 0.21 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose C | 0.96 g |
| Fructose C | 1.7 g |
| Lactose C | 0.35 g |
| Maltose C | 0.47 g |
| Galactose C | 0 g |
Other components (4)
| Water C | 52.8 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 1.9 g |
| Energy I | 978 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 186 IU |
Other forms of McDONALD'S
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH | 282 | 11.3 g | 26.4 g | 14.6 g |
| McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger | 263 | 13 g | 27.8 g | 11.8 g |
| McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER | 244 | 14.1 g | 22.2 g | 11.6 g |
| McDONALD'S, Hamburger | 264 | 12.9 g | 30.3 g | 10.1 g |
| McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese | 258 | 14.6 g | 20 g | 14.2 g |
| McDONALD'S, BIG MAC | 257 | 11.8 g | 20.1 g | 15 g |
| McDONALD'S, french fries | 323 | 3.4 g | 42.6 g | 15.5 g |
| McDONALD'S, Southern Style Chicken Biscuit | 304 | 11.9 g | 30.6 g | 14.9 g |
| McDONALD'S, RANCH SNACK WRAP, Crispy | 275 | 11.5 g | 23.2 g | 15.1 g |
| McDONALD'S, RANCH SNACK WRAP, Grilled Cooked | 222 | 13.8 g | 18.4 g | 10.3 g |
| McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES | 312 | 8.4 g | 31.3 g | 17.8 g |
| McDONALD'S, Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGRIDDLES | 283 | 10.8 g | 22 g | 17.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Meat and Vegetable Pizza, Regular Crust | 243 | 12.1 g | 23.1 g | 11.4 g |
| Egg sandwich on wheat bread, with cheese | 246 | 12.9 g | 21.2 g | 12.2 g |
| Hot dog sandwich, turkey, on wheat bun | 241 | 11.9 g | 22.2 g | 11.4 g |
| Whopper Jr with cheese (Burger King) | 235 | 12 g | 19 g | 12.1 g |
| Egg sandwich on white bread, with cheese | 248 | 12 g | 22.8 g | 12 g |
| Egg sandwich on English muffin | 230 | 11.7 g | 20.6 g | 11.2 g |
| Crab cake sandwich | 231 | 12.7 g | 19.4 g | 11.2 g |
| ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce | 229 | 13.2 g | 19.3 g | 11.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in mcDONALD'S?
100 g of mcDONALD'S has 234 kcal. 1 item (200 g): about 468 kcal.
Is mcDONALD'S high in protein?
McDONALD'S contains 12.8 g of protein per 100 g (26% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 25.6 g in 1 item (200 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fast foods, that is above the median (median 12.1 g).
How many carbs are in mcDONALD'S?
McDONALD'S has 21 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.7 g of fiber and 3.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in mcDONALD'S?
McDONALD'S contains 11.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.2 g is saturated (21% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does mcDONALD'S contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (39% DV), Niacin (B3) (23% DV), zinc (19% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (17% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in mcDONALD'S?
100 g contains 454 mg of sodium, 20% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does mcdonald's have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, mcDONALD'S, BIG MAC (without Big Mac Sauce) has 234 kcal, while mcDONALD'S, RANCH SNACK WRAP, Grilled has 222 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 172067. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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