Calories in McDonalds Big Mac

Serving Size: 1 burger (100.0g)
Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 563.0
  • Total Fat 33.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 8.0 g
  • Cholesterol 79.0 mg
  • Sodium 1007.0 mg
  • Potassium 396.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 44.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 3.5 g
  • Sugars 9.0 g
  • Protein 26.0 g
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 1.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 100.0 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 4.0 mg
  • Magnesium 15.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg

Note: The nutrition information for this food comes from the USDA Food Central Database. The data from the USDA is generally pretty accurate. However, please use the data on this page at your own risk. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet put forth by the FDA. Actual daily nutrient requirements may be different based on your gender, age, level of physical activity, medical issues and other factors.

Nutrition Summary

At 563.0 calories per serving (1 burger (100.0g)), McDonalds Big Mac is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (33.0g, 52.8% of calories), including 8.0g of saturated fat. One thing to note: a single serving contains 1007.0mg of sodium (44% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.


Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Protein ⚠️ High Calorie ⚠️ High Sodium

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.


% Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of McDonalds Big Mac contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 563.0 kcal 28.2%
Total Fat 33.0 g 42%
Saturated Fat 8.0 g 40%
Cholesterol 79.0 mg 26%
Sodium 1007.0 mg 44% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate 44.0 g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3.5 g 12%
Protein 26.0 g 52% ✅
Vitamin C 1.0 mg 1%
Calcium 100.0 mg 8%
Iron 4.0 mg 22%
Potassium 396.0 mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.


Calorie Analysis

McDonalds Big Mac accounts for 28.2% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 52.8% of the calories.

Fat 52.8%
Carbs 31.3%
Protein 18.5%
Fat 52.8% Carbs 31.3% Protein 18.5%

Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 563.0 calories in McDonalds Big Mac? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 42.6 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 97.2 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 61.6 min
HIIT 52.2 min
Racquetball 59.6 min

You can find more information on the calories burned doing popular exercises here.



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