Calorie comparison
Big Mac vs Cheeseburger
Per 100 grams, cheeseburger is the lighter choice by 5 calories, while cheeseburger delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Big Mac | Cheeseburger |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 257 | 252 |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 12.6 g |
| Carbs | 20.5 g | 26.9 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 10.9 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🍔 Big Mac
1 burger (219 g)
563 cal
25 g protein · 44.9 g carbs · 32.9 g fat
🍔 Cheeseburger
1 burger (119 g)
300 cal
15 g protein · 32 g carbs · 13 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, big mac or cheeseburger?
Per 100 g, big mac has 257 calories and cheeseburger has 252. Cheeseburger is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, big mac or cheeseburger?
Big Mac has 11.4 g of protein per 100 g; cheeseburger has 12.6 g. Cheeseburger wins on protein.
Is big mac or cheeseburger better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward cheeseburger — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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