McDonald's Calories: What Your Order Actually Costs
A Big Mac is 590 calories, but almost nobody eats one alone. Add medium fries and a medium Coke and the same meal lands near 1,120. The sandwich is rarely the problem at McDonald's — the sides and the drink are, and they are the two things people forget to log.
Big Mac
590 cal
Quarter Pounder w/ Cheese
520 cal
10-pc McNuggets
410 cal
Medium fries
320 cal
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Frequently asked
What is the lowest-calorie real meal at McDonald's?
A plain hamburger (250) with a side salad and water lands near 300 calories. If you want something more filling, a McChicken (400) without mayo drops closer to 330.
Are the McNuggets better than a burger?
Per calorie, not really. A 10-piece is 410 calories with about 24g of protein, similar to a Quarter Pounder's 30g at 520. The difference is mostly the sauces, which add 45-100 calories each and are easy to forget.
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