When you need a quick meal on-the-go, a Taco Bell Fiesta Taco Salad or a McDonald's Big Mac are both convenient, flavorful options. You may be surprised to learn which has the highest calorie count.
Total Calories
The Taco Bell Fiesta Taco Salad contains 770 calories. Comparatively, the McDonald's Big Mac contains 540 calories.
Daily Value
For a 2,000 calorie diet, the Fiesta Salad contains 39 percent of your daily recommended calories. The Big Mac contains 27 percent of your daily calorie allowance. Any daily caloric value over 20 percent is considered "high-calorie," according to MayoClinic.com.
Considerations
While the McDonald's Big Mac contains fewer calories, many people order the Big Mac as part of a "value meal." A medium order of McDonald's french fries contains 380 calories, and a medium Coca Cola contains 210 calories.
Alternatives
For a lower-calorie option at Taco Bell, a Fresco Crunchy Taco provides just 150 calories. A McDonald's Premium Southwest Salad contains 140 calories plain, or 180 calories when topped with low-fat balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
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