Calorie comparison
Big Mac vs Mac And Cheese
Per 100 grams, mac and cheese is the lighter choice by 93 calories, while big mac 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 | Mac And Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 257 | 164 |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 6.7 g |
| Carbs | 20.5 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 6.6 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
🧀 Mac And Cheese
1 cup (198 g)
325 cal
13.3 g protein · 39.6 g carbs · 13.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, big mac or mac and cheese?
Per 100 g, big mac has 257 calories and mac and cheese has 164. Mac And Cheese is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, big mac or mac and cheese?
Big Mac has 11.4 g of protein per 100 g; mac and cheese has 6.7 g. Big Mac wins on protein.
Is big mac or mac and 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 mac and cheese — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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