Big Mac: Price, Calories and Nutrition (2026)

Few fast food items have earned true icon status, but the Big Mac got there decades ago and never left. Two beef patties, three pieces of bun, and that unmistakable sauce have made it the burger every other double burger gets compared to. Whether you order one every Friday or you are just curious what you are actually eating, here is everything worth knowing: the current price, the calorie count, the full nutrition breakdown, and the allergen list.

Last updated: September 29, 2026

Table of contents

• What is in a Big Mac
• Big Mac nutrition facts
• Allergens
• How to customize your Big Mac
• Is the Big Mac available all day
• Frequently asked questions

What is in a Big Mac

The build has barely changed since 1968, which is part of the appeal. You get two 100 percent all-beef patties, Big Mac sauce, shredded lettuce, a slice of American cheese, pickles, and diced onions, all stacked on a toasted three-part sesame seed bun. The middle bun layer is the signature move. It soaks up sauce and keeps the whole thing from falling apart, and it is the reason a Big Mac eats differently from any regular double cheeseburger.

The sauce deserves its own mention. McDonald’s keeps the exact recipe quiet, but the flavor lands somewhere between Thousand Island dressing and burger sauce: tangy, a little sweet, with relish and a mild mustard note. Plenty of people order extra sauce, and plenty of people ask for it on the side.

Big Mac nutrition facts

Nutrient	Amount per Big Mac
Calories	580
Total fat	34g
Saturated fat	11g
Trans fat	1.5g
Cholesterol	85mg
Sodium	1060mg
Total carbohydrates	45g
Dietary fiber	3g
Total sugars	9g
Protein	25g

A couple of things stand out. At 25 grams of protein it is genuinely filling, but the sodium is the number to watch: 1060 mg is close to half of the daily recommended limit in a single sandwich. If you are tracking sodium, this is not the menu item to eat on autopilot.

Allergens

The Big Mac contains egg, milk, sesame, soy, and wheat. The sesame comes from the bun, the egg from the Big Mac sauce, and the milk and soy from the cheese and bun ingredients. If you have a sesame allergy, note that the bun is the problem, so ordering it without the bun does not fully solve cross-contact risk in a fast food kitchen. Always check the current allergen guide at your restaurant if your allergy is severe.

How to customize your Big Mac

• No pickles, no onions, or no cheese: free and common.
• Extra Big Mac sauce: usually free, sometimes a small charge depending on the franchise.
• Add bacon: available at most locations for an upcharge, and it changes the whole sandwich.
• Make it a double Big Mac: four patties instead of two, for when one Big Mac feels like a warmup.
• Lettuce wrap or no bun: possible, but expect a mess. The middle bun is structural.

Ordering in the app is the smoothest way to customize because you can see every option and the price before you pay.

Is the Big Mac available all day

Yes. The Big Mac is on the regular lunch and dinner menu, which typically starts at 10:30 AM on weekdays and 11:00 AM on weekends, though exact times vary by location. It is not a breakfast item, so do not expect to order one at 8 in the morning.

Conclusion

The Big Mac remains the benchmark for fast-food burgers: two beef patties, crisp lettuce and that unmistakable sauce, in a filling 580-calorie meal at a from-$5.89 price that still undercuts most sit-down burgers. It is not the lightest option on the menu, but few items deliver this much flavour per dollar. If you want the classic McDonald’s experience, this is the one to order.

Frequently asked questions

ManuBite Team. We track fast food prices and nutrition across the USA so you always know what your meal really costs, in dollars and in calories.