The Big Mac Snack Wrap from McDonald's is designed to be an alternate version of the company's trademark hamburger, served in a soft tortilla instead of a traditional bun. Like most fast food, however, you should avoid eating it too frequently, as it is high in sodium, fat and calories.
Calories and Fat
One McDonald's Mac Snack Wrap has 330 calories, with 170 calories from fat. The total fat content is 19 g, which is about 30 percent of your daily recommended total fat intake; the saturated fat content is 7 g, which is about 34 percent of your recommended daily saturated fat intake. The snack wrap also contains 1 g of trans fat, which, according to the American Heart Association, can raise your harmful cholesterol levels and reduce your beneficial cholesterol levels.
Cholesterol and Sodium
A Big Mac Snack Wrap has 45 mg of cholesterol -- about 15 percent of your recommended daily intake of cholesterol. The snack wrap also contains 690 mg of sodium, which is about 29 percent of your recommended daily sodium intake. Although some sodium in your diet is beneficial, the excessive amounts many people consume can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure disorders.
Carbohydrates and Protein
A Big Mac Snack Wrap contains 26 g of carbohydrates, which is about 9 percent of your daily recommended intake, along with 3 g of sugars. It also contains 1 g of dietary fiber -- about 5 percent of your recommended daily intake -- which your body needs to keep your digestion functioning properly. The snack wrap also contains 15 g of protein, which your body uses to maintain systems, like your muscles.
Vitamins and Minerals
The Mac Snack Wrap contains about 15 percent of your daily requirement of iron, which is used for functions such as building red blood cells; 8 percent of your daily requirement of calcium, which is used for building strong teeth and bones; and 2 percent of your daily requirement of vitamin A, which may help maintain healthy eyesight.
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