Calorie comparison
Big Mac vs Protein Shake
Per 100 grams, protein shake is the lighter choice by 205 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 | Protein Shake |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 257 | 52 |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 8 g |
| Carbs | 20.5 g | 4 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 1 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
🥤 Protein Shake
1 scoop in water (350 g)
182 cal
28 g protein · 14 g carbs · 3.5 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, big mac or protein shake?
Per 100 g, big mac has 257 calories and protein shake has 52. Protein Shake is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, big mac or protein shake?
Big Mac has 11.4 g of protein per 100 g; protein shake has 8 g. Big Mac wins on protein.
Is big mac or protein shake 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 protein shake — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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