McDonald's - Big Mac ® has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 21.16g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 11.76 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 21, for McDonald's - Big Mac ® , and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 18% | |
| Calories from Fat | 48% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 33% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- High in Calcium
- High in Iron
Why this is bad for you
- High in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 141.1 IU | 2.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin C | 0.56 mg | 0.94% | Mid 40% | Average |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 117.6 mg | 11.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 11.8% | Top 30% | High |
| Potassium | 0 mg | |||
| Sodium | 489.1 mg | 20.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.2 g | 7.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sugars | 4.2 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11.8 g | 23.5% | Top 30% | High |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 13.6 g | 21% | Top 30% | High |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 23.5% | Top 30% | High |
| Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0.5 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 540 Calories from Fat 260
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29 g 44.6%
Saturated Fat 10 g 50%
Trans Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 75 mg 25%
Sodium 1040 mg 43.3%
Total Carbohydrates 45 g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3 g12%
Sugars 9 g
Protein 25 g 50%
Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 25% Iron 25%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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