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Head to headBig Mac vs Whopper
The heavyweight fight, judged on nutrition facts.
Whopper takes it, 57 to 56. A 1-point gap. 31g protein and a full garden — if you ignore the 911mg sodium. Big Mac’s case: The global benchmark of fast food — 25g protein wrapped in 1050mg sodium. Watch out: Flame-grilled, 677 calories, and nearly a day's sodium in one sandwich.
Tale of the tape
| Nutrient | Big Mac per serving (1 sandwich (219g)) | Whopper per serving (1 sandwich) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 590 ● | 677 |
| Protein | 25g | 31g ● |
| Total Fat | 34g ● | 40g |
| Saturated Fat | 11g ● | 12g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2g ● | 3g |
| Total Sugars | 9g ● | 11g |
| Sodium | 1050mg | 911mg ● |
| Cholesterol | 85mg ● | 90mg |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0mg |
Red dot marks the winner of each row. Column bases differ because chain labels are per serving — the per-100-calorie comparisons below put them on equal footing.
Where Big Mac wins
- No decisive edge — Big Mac keeps it close everywhere.
Where Whopper wins
- Whopper has less sodium per 100 calories (Big Mac has more).
Questions
Is Big Mac healthier than Whopper?
By our scoring, Whopper grades higher (57 vs 56). The full nutrient comparison is in the tale of the tape above.
Which has more protein, Big Mac or Whopper?
Big Mac: 4.2g per 100 calories. Whopper: 4.6g per 100 calories.
How many calories are in Big Mac vs Whopper?
Big Mac: 59 calories per serving (1 sandwich (219g)). Whopper: 677 calories per serving (1 sandwich).