The McDonald's Big Mac is a sandwich on the lunch and dinner menu of this popular fast-food chain. It consists of a beef patty, American cheese, sauce, lettuce, pickle slices and onions on a bun.
Calories
The McDonald's Big Mac is high in calories. One sandwich contains 540 calories, 260 of which come from fat, according to the McDonald's nutrition information website.
Fat Grams
With 29 g of fat in one sandwich, the McDonald's Big Mac is also high in fat. Of the 29 g of total fat, 10 are from saturated fat. According to the U. S. Department of Agriculture Dietary Guidelines for Americans, adults should limit their fat intake to no more than 20 to 35 percent of their total daily calories. Saturated fat should make up less than 10 percent of your total daily calories.
Other Nutritional Information
One McDonald's Big Mac contains 75 mg of cholesterol, 1040 mg of sodium and 45 g of carbohydrates. It also provides 3 g of dietary fiber and 25 g or protein.
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