Big Mac vs Original burger cheese
Overall, Big Mac has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Big Mac | Original burger cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 228 kcal | 265 kcal |
| Fat | 11.6 g | 14 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.1 g | 5.7 g |
| Sugars | 3.4 g | 3.4 g |
| Salt | 1 g | 1.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 11.6 g | 13 g |
| Additives | 20 | 16 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Sesame seeds, Soybeans, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Sesame seeds, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Big Mac has 14% fewer calories (228 kcal vs 265 kcal).
- Big Mac has 17% less fat (11.6 g vs 14 g).
- Big Mac has 27% less saturated fat (4.1 g vs 5.7 g).
- Big Mac has 42% less salt (1 g vs 1.7 g).
- Original burger cheese has 10% more protein (13 g vs 11.6 g).
- Big Mac has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Big Mac lists: Eggs, Soybeans.
Ingredients
Big Mac
Pain (E932a, E471, E282, E281), Graines de sésame, steaks hachés (BŒUF), Salade, Oignon, Cornichon (E520, E433), Fromage fondu (Cheddar 51% orgine : Royaume-Uni (E330, E338, E450), eau, fromage (9%), LAIT écrémé en poudre, beurre, sels de fonte (E331, E330, E338, E450), protéines de lait, arômes naturels, sel, colorants (beta carotène, extrait de paprika), antiagglomérant (lécithine de tournesol) Sauce (Eau, Huile de colza, vinaigre d'alcool, cornichons, sirop de glucose-fructose, sucre, amidon de maïs modifié, jaune d'ŒUF, MOUTARDE (eau, vinaigre, graines de moutarde, sel, son de moutarde, sucre, caramel, curcuma), épices (dont moutarde), sel de cuisine, épaississant (E415), arômes naturels, extrait de levure, affermissant (E509, E15, E433, E211,EDTA) En quantités inconnues : Anhydride sulfureux et sulfites, Gluten (blé), Gluten (Soja), Graine de sésame, Lait, Oeufs, Moutarde
Original burger cheese
special bread (38,5%) : wheat flour , water, yeast, dextrose, rapeseed oil, sugar, sesame seeds , wheat gluten, salt, flour of bean, emulsifiers : e471, e472, preservative : e282, vinegar, antioxidant : e300 preparation of meat ground cooked assaisonnee (37,5%) : beef (99%) (37% on total product, salt, flavourings, mustard , salt, acidifier : e330, sugar, turmeric, antioxidant : e224 ( sulphites , flavourings), sugar, rapeseed oil, tomato paste, onions, modified starch corn, pickles (including sulphites , vinegar, salt, epaisissants : e415, e412, flavouring, preservative : e202, firming : e509 , melted cheese (9,5%) : cheese , water, butter , skim milk powder, modified starches, salt, emulsifiers : e331, e339, milk protein , flavours ( milk , whey powder, salt, gelifiant : e407, colours : e160a, e160c pickles (4%) and brine : water, vinegar, salt, preservative : e224 (sulphites), firming : e509)
FAQ
Which is healthier: Big Mac or Original burger cheese?
Overall, Big Mac has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Big Mac has fewer calories: 228 kcal versus 265 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Big Mac has less sugar: 3.4 g versus 3.4 g per 100 g.