How many calories are there in a McDonald’s Big Mac?

THERE’S nothing better than a McDonald’s Big Mac when you fancy something cheeky, right? 

If you’re a Big Mac fan, here is all you need to know about the iconic fast food item. 

How many calories are in a Big Mac?

According to McDonald’s, a classic Big Mac has 493 kcals.

A large fries on the side is an extra 444 kcals. 

If you wash it down with a large coke, that’s another 212 kcals added.

In total, your McDonald’s meal totals a whopping 1,149 kcals.

Calorie guidelines are 2,000 a day for women and 2,500 for men.

What is the McDonald’s sauce recipe?

Unfortunately for many Big Mac fans, McDonald’s doesn’t relish letting people know what it is in its secret sauce.

Back in August 2017, the “secret” Big Mac sauce recipe was reportedly leaked online – and it contains a staggering 33 ingredients.

The ingredients are Soybean Oil, Pickle Relish (Diced Pickles, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sugar, Vinegar, Corn Syrup, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate [Preservative], Spice Extractives, Polysorbate 80), Distilled Vinegar, Water, Egg Yolks, Onion Powder, Spices, Salt, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Mustard Bran, Sugar, Garlic Powder, Vegetable Protein (Hydrolyzed Corn, Soy and Wheat), Caramel Color, Extractives of Paprika, Soy Lecithin, Turmeric (Color), Calcium Disodium EDTA (Protect Flavor).

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How much does a Big Mac Meal cost in the UK?

Luckily, getting a meal from McDonald’s is pretty cheap.

A medium Big Mac meal will set you back £4.69 and for a large meal will cost you £5.09.

The burger by itself will cost you £3.19.