The McDonald's Big Mac has 130 fewer calories than the Burger King Whopper.
| Nutrient | McDonald's Big Mac | Burger King Whopper |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 580 | 710 |
| Protein | 25g | 34g |
| Carbs | 45g | 57g |
| Fat | 34g | 42g |
| Sodium | 1,060mg | 1,250mg |
| Protein per 100 calories | 4.3g | 4.8g |
Highlighted: the better number in each row (fewer calories, carbs, fat and sodium; more protein).
Which one should you pick?
- Fewer calories: the McDonald's Big Mac (580).
- More protein: the Burger King Whopper (34g).
- More protein for its calories: the Burger King Whopper (4.8g per 100 calories).
- Less sodium: the McDonald's Big Mac (1,060mg).
Questions people ask
The Burger King Whopper, with 710 calories against 580 for the McDonald's Big Mac.
The McDonald's Big Mac has 25g of protein and the Burger King Whopper has 34g.
Both columns use each restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition values for the standard item, as in our calculators.
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