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Protein facts for McDonald's Big Mac per 100g and per 1 burger serving. Values are USDA-approximate for raw or standard prepared state.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 257 kcal |
| Protein | 13g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 24g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3g |
| Total Fat | 13g |
| Serving | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50g | 6.5g | 129 | 12g | 6.5g |
| 100g | 13g | 257 | 24g | 13g |
| 150g | 19.5g | 386 | 36g | 19.5g |
| 200g | 26g | 514 | 48g | 26g |
| 1 burger (213g) | 27.7g | 547 | 51.1g | 27.7g |
Based on one 1 burger serving (213g, 27.7g protein).
| Daily Protein Target | Target (g) | % Covered | Remaining (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedentary adult (0.8g/kg, ~150lb person) | 55g | 50% | 27.3g |
| Active adult (1.2g/kg, ~150lb person) | 82g | 34% | 54.3g |
| Athlete (1.6g/kg, ~150lb person) | 109g | 25% | 81.3g |
| Bodybuilder (2.0g/kg, ~150lb person) | 136g | 20% | 108.3g |
McDonald's Big Mac is classified as a Medium Protein Food (13g per 100g). It contributes meaningfully to your daily protein intake alongside other protein-rich foods.
Muscle synthesis requires adequate protein intake throughout the day. McDonald's Big Mac provides 27.7g of protein per 1 burger, contributing to your daily target. For muscle building, most research supports 1.6 to 2.2g of protein per kg of body weight daily.
McDonald's Big Mac delivers 19.8 calories per gram of protein. Compare this against leaner protein sources if you are optimizing your protein-to-calorie efficiency.
The general guideline is 0.8g per kg for sedentary adults (roughly 50g/day), 1.2 to 1.6g per kg for active individuals (roughly 100g/day), and up to 2g per kg for athletes (roughly 150g/day). McDonald's Big Mac at 27.7g per 1 burger can be a meaningful part of reaching those targets.
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