Big Mac
Burgers · McDonald's menu
Illustrative stock photo of a similar dish — not the actual product.
The Big Mac is a Burgers item on the McDonald's menu, sampled at $5.99–$8.99, 580 calories and 25g of protein. Prices are sampled from published listings and vary by location.
Prices are sampled from published menu listings and vary by location — your store's price may differ.
580 Cal
Conflicting sources: Sources disagree on the Big Mac: the official panel is 580 calories (219 g serving); Google's calorie box, citing USDA data, lists 563; some menu listings print 590; a pre-2018 PDF lists 540. Sodium is 1,060 mg on the official panel vs 1,050 and 1,040 mg elsewhere. This page shows the official figure, confirmed against McDonald's own nutrition calculator on 27 Oct 2026 (its button reads 'Big Mac® 580 Cal.').
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 580 | — |
| Total Fat | 34g | 44% |
| Sodium | 1060mg | 46% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 45g | 16% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
% Daily Value is based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA daily values); your needs may differ.
Protein is the main number to watch here — 50% of your daily value in this one item.
Where the calories come from (macro split): about 53% fat · 31% carbs · 17% protein.
Serving: 1 sandwich (219 g).
Where these figures come from. Nutrition figures are transcribed from McDonald's published nutrition data as republished by independent menu sites (mcmenus.us, August 2026 sheet), cross-checked against mac-menus.com and mc-donaldsmenu.com, checked 27 Oct 2026. The top items, the fountain drinks and eight previously blank carbohydrate values were then verified against McDonald's own nutrition calculator the same day — all 11 top items matched exactly. Where sources disagree, the official figure is shown and the conflict is stated — never averaged, never silently picked.
Allergens
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Allergen data is compiled from published allergen information. Restaurants handle all major allergens, so cross-contamination is possible — always confirm in store if you have an allergy.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the Big Mac at McDonald's?
Sampled price: $5.99–$8.99 (checked 27 Oct 2026). McDonald's publishes no national price list, so your local restaurant may charge more or less.
How many calories are in the Big Mac?
The Big Mac has 580 calories and 25g of protein.
What allergens does the Big Mac contain?
Recorded allergens for the Big Mac: Wheat, Sesame, Eggs, Soy, Milk. Allergen information is compiled from published data; cross-contamination is possible in store, so tell the restaurant about any allergy.
Is the Big Mac gluten-free?
No — wheat is listed among the Big Mac's recorded allergens, so it is not a gluten-free item.
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