Calorie comparison
Big Mac vs Cheddar Cheese
Per 100 grams, big mac is the lighter choice by 146 calories, while cheddar cheese 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 | Cheddar Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 257 | 403 |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 25 g |
| Carbs | 20.5 g | 1.3 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 33 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
🧀 Cheddar Cheese
1 slice (28 g)
113 cal
7 g protein · 0.4 g carbs · 9.2 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, big mac or cheddar cheese?
Per 100 g, big mac has 257 calories and cheddar cheese has 403. Big Mac is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, big mac or cheddar cheese?
Big Mac has 11.4 g of protein per 100 g; cheddar cheese has 25 g. Cheddar Cheese wins on protein.
Is big mac or cheddar cheese 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 big mac — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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