Big Mac

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Big Mac

McDonald's · 232 g

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Nutri-ScoreAverage nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
228
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
Moderate fatModerate saturated fatLow sugarModerate salt
Barcode
2000000002603
Category
Hamburgers
Serving size
232 g
Sold in
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Switzerland +1

At a glance

Big Mac (McDonald's) is a product in the category “Hamburgers”. It provides 228 kcal (955 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 232 g contains about 530 kcal, or 26% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. It contains 87% more sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 19% less saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 23% less salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 20 additives: E15x - E15x food additive, E160a - carotene, E160ai - Beta-carotene, E160c - Paprika extract, E211 - Sodium benzoate, and E220 - Sulphur dioxide. It is sold in Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Switzerland, and United States.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI* Per serving (232 g)
Energy 955 kJ / 228 kcal 11% 2,215 kJ / 530 kcal
Fat 12 g 17% 27 g
Saturated fat 4.1 g 21% 9.6 g
Trans fat 0.26 g 0.6 g
Carbohydrates 18 g 7% 42 g
Sugars 3.4 g 4% 7.8 g
Added sugars 0 g 0 g
Fibre 1.6 g 7% 3.8 g
Protein 12 g 23% 27 g
Salt 0.99 g 17% 2.3 g
Cholesterol 16 mg 36 mg
Vitamin C 0.17 mg 0.4 mg
Calcium 50 mg 116 mg
Iron 0.86 mg 2 mg
Magnesium 9.1 mg 21 mg
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 4.7 %

*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).

Compared with similar products

Median values of 296 products in the category “Hamburgers”.

Energy -6%
This product: 228.4 kcal Category median: 243.3 kcal
Sugars +87%
This product: 3.4 g Category median: 1.8 g
Fat -10%
This product: 11.6 g Category median: 13 g
Saturated fat -19%
This product: 4.1 g Category median: 5.1 g
Salt -23%
This product: 1 g Category median: 1.3 g
Protein -17%
This product: 11.6 g Category median: 14.1 g
Fibre +64%
This product: 1.6 g Category median: 1 g

Ingredients

Pain (E932a, E471, E282, E281), Graines de sésame, steaks hachés (BŒUF), Salade, Oignon, Cornichon (E520, E433), Fromage fondu (Cheddar 51% orgine : Royaume-Uni (E330, E338, E450), eau, fromage (9%), LAIT écrémé en poudre, beurre, sels de fonte (E331, E330, E338, E450), protéines de lait, arômes naturels, sel, colorants (beta carotène, extrait de paprika), antiagglomérant (lécithine de tournesol) Sauce (Eau, Huile de colza, vinaigre d'alcool, cornichons, sirop de glucose-fructose, sucre, amidon de maïs modifié, jaune d'ŒUF, MOUTARDE (eau, vinaigre, graines de moutarde, sel, son de moutarde, sucre, caramel, curcuma), épices (dont moutarde), sel de cuisine, épaississant (E415), arômes naturels, extrait de levure, affermissant (E509, E15, E433, E211,EDTA) En quantités inconnues : Anhydride sulfureux et sulfites, Gluten (blé), Gluten (Soja), Graine de sésame, Lait, Oeufs, Moutarde

Allergens

EggsGlutenMilkMustardSesame seedsSoybeansSulphur dioxide and sulphites

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Big Mac?

Big Mac contains 228 kcal per 100 g, which is about 530 kcal per serving of 232 g.

Is Big Mac vegan?

No. The ingredient list of Big Mac contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.

Does Big Mac contain palm oil?

Possibly: some ingredients of Big Mac may be derived from palm oil.

Which additives does Big Mac contain?

Big Mac contains E15x - E15x food additive, E160a - carotene, E160ai - Beta-carotene, E160c - Paprika extract, E211 - Sodium benzoate, E220 - Sulphur dioxide, E281 - Sodium propionate, E282 - calcium propionate, E322 - Lecithins, E322i - Lecithin, E330 - Citric acid, E331 - Sodium citrates, E338 - Phosphoric acid, E385 - Calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate, E415 - Xanthan gum, E433 - Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate, E450 - Diphosphates, E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, E509 - Calcium chloride, and E520 - Aluminium sulphate.

Which allergens are in Big Mac?

According to Open Food Facts, the label of Big Mac lists these allergens: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Sesame seeds, Soybeans, and Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Always check the package.

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