McDonald's Big Mac: 580 calories
- 25gProtein
- 45gCarbs
- 34gFat
- 1,060mgSodium
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Official U.S. values from McDonald's USA Nutrition Calculator, last checked September 25, 2026. Restaurants change recipes, so values in your area can differ.
McDonald's Big Mac nutrition facts
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Mac | 580 | 25g | 45g | 34g | 1,060mg | 29% |
The McDonald's Big Mac is about 29% of a 2,000-calorie day and 46% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
As a meal
- Big Mac Meal: 1,170 calories with medium fries and a medium Coca-Cola
How to make a McDonald's order lighter
- Order the McDouble instead: 190 fewer calories, 22g protein.
- Order the Quarter Pounder with Cheese instead: 60 fewer calories, 30g protein.
- “Extra Cheese (1 slice)” adds 50 calories.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the McDonald's Big Mac takes about 131 minutes of brisk walking, 60 minutes of running (5 mph) or 60 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
Compared with other restaurants
The closest item of the same kind at other chains:
- Wendy's Dave's Single: 560 calories, 31g protein
- Five Guys Little Hamburger (bun + 1 patty): 542 calories, 23g protein
- Burger King Whopper: 710 calories, 34g protein
- Dairy Queen Bacon Two Cheese Deluxe Burger (Double): 720 calories, 37g protein
Questions people ask
The McDonald's Big Mac has 580 calories, with 25g of protein, 45g of carbs and 34g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
The McDouble has 390 calories, 190 fewer, and still keeps most of the protein.
More McDonald's calories
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