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Big Mac — 1 sandwich (219g)B
Fast Food · #24 of 55

Big Mac

1 sandwich (219g) · Burgers

56/100B tier
Calories59
Protein25g
Fiber3.2g
Sodium105mg
Sugar9g

Graded B — 56 out of 100, #24 of 55 fast food. Low sugar carries the score (92/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: The global benchmark of fast food — 25g protein wrapped in 1050mg sodium.

The catch: 590 calories of mostly refined carbs and beef — the icon, not the ideal.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per serving (1 sandwich (219g))
Calories59
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34g44%
Saturated Fat 11g55%
Cholesterol 85mg28%
Sodium 1050mg46%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g11%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 25g50%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 56

Low sugar ×2092
Low sodium ×2078
Low saturated fat ×2077
Protein ×2028
Fiber ×109
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#24 of 55 in Fast Food. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Big Mac healthy?

It grades B — 56 out of 100, #24 of 55 fast food in our system. The global benchmark of fast food — 25g protein wrapped in 1050mg sodium.

How many calories are in Big Mac?

59 calories per serving (1 sandwich (219g)). For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Big Mac calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.