The Wendy's Dave's Single has 20 fewer calories than the McDonald's Big Mac.
| Nutrient | McDonald's Big Mac | Wendy's Dave's Single |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 580 | 560 |
| Protein | 25g | 31g |
| Carbs | 45g | 37g |
| Fat | 34g | 34g |
| Sodium | 1,060mg | 1,170mg |
| Protein per 100 calories | 4.3g | 5.5g |
Highlighted: the better number in each row (fewer calories, carbs, fat and sodium; more protein).
Which one should you pick?
- Fewer calories: the Wendy's Dave's Single (560).
- More protein: the Wendy's Dave's Single (31g).
- More protein for its calories: the Wendy's Dave's Single (5.5g per 100 calories).
- Less sodium: the McDonald's Big Mac (1,060mg).
Questions people ask
The McDonald's Big Mac, with 580 calories against 560 for the Wendy's Dave's Single.
The McDonald's Big Mac has 25g of protein and the Wendy's Dave's Single has 31g.
Both columns use each restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition values for the standard item, as in our calculators.
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