Big Mac
The Big Mac is an iconic double-decker hamburger sold by McDonald's, characterized by two beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a three-part sesame seed bun. It is one of the most recognizable fast-food items globally, first introduced in the United States in 1968.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This burger is calorie-dense, providing roughly 550 calories per serving, with significant amounts of fat and carbohydrates. It offers a notable protein source from the beef patties, but is also high in sodium and saturated fat.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 550 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 1010 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Calcium | 250 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
Per 1 sandwich (215 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The Big Mac is culturally significant enough that it inspired the 'Big Mac Index,' an informal economic tool used to measure purchasing power parity between nations. Its unique three-part bun structure distinguishes it from standard hamburgers, creating a specific texture and ratio of ingredients.
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