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McDonald's Big Mac
Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame-seed bun. The burger that changed fast food โ and became an economic index.
The McDonald's Big Mac contains 580 calories, 25g of protein and 34g of fat. It costs $5.99 in the United States, up from $0.45 in 1967. Available in 33 countries, with prices ranging from $1.80 in Egypt to $7.31 in Sweden. This page covers full Big Mac nutrition facts, price history, and worldwide price comparison.
US Price
$5.99
baseline price
Calories
580
29% daily value
Cheapest
$1.80
Egypt
Most Expensive
$7.31
Sweden
Countries
33
available worldwide
Big Mac Nutrition Facts
US standard serving ยท Source: McDonald's official nutrition data
580
KCAL
Calories
34g
TOTAL FAT
Fat
45g
CARBS
Carbohydrates
25g
PROTEIN
Protein
Contains: wheat, egg, milk, soy. Always check McDonald's official allergen guide โ
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary by location, preparation method and date. Always verify with the McDonald's official nutrition page before making dietary decisions.
๐ Calories by Country
United States
580 kcal
United Kingdom
508 kcal
Australia
559 kcal
Japan
557 kcal
Germany
503 kcal
Variations due to local ingredient suppliers.
Big Mac Price History
US average price ยท Updated when prices change on PriceMyMeal
Big Mac Price โ United States
+1231% since 1967
Big Mac Price by Country
Current prices converted to USD ยท Click any country for the full menu
๐ข Cheapest
Egypt
โ$4.19 vs US
Eยฃ86.45
$1.80
Pakistan
โ$4.07 vs US
Rs535.48
$1.92
Turkey
โ$3.71 vs US
โบ99.97
$2.28
Argentina
โ$3.71 vs US
$3,155
$2.28
Vietnam
โ$3.71 vs US
โซ59,270
$2.28
Indonesia
โ$3.59 vs US
Rp40,210
$2.40
Philippines
โ$3.53 vs US
โฑ141.21
$2.46
India
โ$3.47 vs US
โน217.62
$2.52
How the Big Mac Compares
Similar items at other chains โ US prices
๐
Burger King
Whopper
$6.49
+$0.50 more
Flame-grilled, one patty
๐
Wendy's
Dave's Single
$6.49
+$0.50 more
Fresh never-frozen beef
๐
Shake Shack
ShackBurger
$7.99
+$2.00 more
Premium brioche bun
๐
Five Guys
Cheeseburger
$9.69
+$3.70 more
Two patties, customisable
๐
Hardee's
Famous Star
$4.99
โ$1.00 cheaper
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The History of the Big Mac
Origins and story behind this iconic item
1965
Franchisee Jim Delligatti starts lobbying McDonald's for a bigger burger to compete with Burger King's Whopper. Corporate repeatedly says no.
April 22, 1967
The Big Mac debuts for 45 cents at Delligatti's Uniontown, Pennsylvania restaurant.
1968
McDonald's takes it nationwide. 21-year-old secretary Esther Glickstein Rose names it 'Big Mac' โ her colleagues laughed.
1969
The Big Mac accounts for 19% of all McDonald's US sales within just one year of going national.
1974
The legendary jingle airs: 'Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame-seed bun.'
1986
The Economist introduces the Big Mac Index to compare currency values worldwide.
2012
McDonald's executive chef reveals the Big Mac Sauce recipe on YouTube.
2016
Jim Delligatti dies aged 98 having eaten at least one Big Mac per week his entire adult life.
Today
Sold in 100+ countries with an estimated 1 billion sold annually worldwide โ McDonald's second best-selling item after fries.
Big Mac โ Did You Know?
Interesting facts about the Big Mac
The Big Mac Index has been published by The Economist since 1986 and is used by real economists to evaluate currency valuations.
Jim Delligatti invented the world's most valuable fast food item and received only a plaque. McDonald's CEO Ray Kroc made billions.
In 2019 an EU court ruled McDonald's couldn't prove consistent commercial use of 'Big Mac' in Europe โ a win for Irish chain Supermac's.
The Big Mac was designed for hungry Pittsburgh steel mill workers who weren't satisfied by regular McDonald's burgers.
There is a Big Mac Museum Restaurant in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania with a 14-foot replica of the burger.
In India the Big Mac is made with chicken (Maharaja Mac) โ never beef, as cows are sacred in Hindu culture.
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