Name: McDonald's Big Mac
Brand: McDonald's
SKU: 289109
Availability: InStock
Rating: 1 (1 reviews)

McDonald's Big Mac

McDonald's

/100

Lab tested

No

Processing

Unknown

Sourcing quality

Unknown

Deep frying

Unknown

Transparency

Unknown

Why this score

Harmful ingredientsHarmful ingredients, preservatives, and additives
Processing levelLevel of processing and artificial additives

What's inside

Soybean oil

High omega-6 polyunsaturated fat content, potential oxidative instability, concerns with processing methods including hexane extraction

High Fructose Corn Syrup

Metabolic disturbances including insulin resistance, obesity risk, excessive caloric intake

Corn syrup

High glycemic index, excessive intake linked to insulin resistance and obesity

Xanthan Gum

Possible mild gastrointestinal discomfort in sensitive individuals, rare allergenic potential

Spice Extractives

Potential skin or mucous membrane irritant, possible sensitization in some individuals, contamination risk if poor quality control

Polysorbate 80

Irritant potential, possible intestinal barrier effects at high doses, minimal endocrine disruption evidence

Hydrolyzed Corn

Potential allergen for corn-sensitive individuals, highly processed, may contain residual chemicals from processing

Soy

Potential endocrine activity due to isoflavones, hexane extraction processing, allergenicity, possible ultra-processing

Caramel color

Potential contamination with 4-methylimidazole (a possible carcinogen at high doses), regulatory limits on use

Soy Lecithin

Potential for allergenicity, processing by hexane extraction, mild endocrine activity concerns

Calcium Disodium EDTA

Possible mild irritation in high concentrations, potential for bioaccumulation with excessive exposure, ingestion toxicity at large doses

Color Added

Allergic reactions, hypersensitivity, potential irritant, regulatory restrictions on some synthetic dyes

Sorbic Acid

Irritation at high concentrations, rare sensitization, minimal systemic toxicity

Alum

Potential irritation to digestive tract, possible neurotoxicity with excessive intake, aluminum exposure concerns

Potassium sorbate

Irritation to skin and eyes at high concentrations, potential allergic sensitization in some individuals

Natural flavors

Lack of transparency, may contain solvents, ultra-processed, no nutritional value

Enriched Flour

Provides calories and some restored nutrients (iron, B vitamins), versatile baking ingredient

Water

Safe diluent, solvent, non-toxic, non-irritating, environmentally benign

Sugar

Provides energy, enhances flavor

Yeast

Leavening agent in baked goods, enhances flavor and texture, source of B vitamins

Salt

Essential electrolyte, supports nerve transmission, aids fluid balance

Wheat Gluten

Provides protein, improves texture and elasticity in baked goods

Sesame Seeds

Source of healthy fats, proteins, minerals such as calcium and magnesium

Potato Flour

Source of dietary fiber and carbohydrates, gluten-free alternative for baking

Vinegar

Flavoring agent, antimicrobial preservative properties

% Pure USDA Inspected Beef

High-quality complete protein source, provides essential amino acids, iron, vitamin B12, and other nutrients

Black Pepper

Enhances flavor, may have antioxidant properties

Lettuce

Low calorie, source of dietary fiber, contains vitamins such as vitamin K and folate

Pickle Relish

Provides small amounts of vitamins

Diced Pickles

Provides flavor enhancement, contains probiotics if naturally fermented, low-calorie condiment

Calcium Chloride

Maintains food texture and firmness, provides a source of calcium

Distilled Vinegar

Used as a preservative and flavoring agent, antimicrobial properties, low toxicity at typical food use levels

Egg Yolks

Source of choline, vitamins A, D, E, and essential fatty acids

Onion powder

Provides flavor, contains some antioxidants, source of dietary flavonoids

Spices

Flavor enhancement, potential antioxidant and antimicrobial properties

Propylene Glycol Alginate

Thickening, stabilizing, emulsifying properties improve texture and stability of products

Mustard Bran

Source of dietary fiber, contains antioxidants, may support digestive health

Garlic powder

Flavor enhancement, contains bioactive sulfur compounds with antioxidant properties

Vegetable Protein

Source of plant-based protein, contributes to dietary protein intake, may support muscle maintenance and growth

Wheat

Provides energy, dietary fiber, B vitamins, and protein

Organic Oleoresin Paprika (Organic Natural Extractives of Paprika)

Natural coloring agent, antioxidant properties from carotenoids

Turmeric

Natural colorant, antioxidant properties shown in biochemical studies

Milk

Source of calcium, protein, vitamins, supports bone health

Cream

Source of fat-soluble vitamins, provides texture and flavor to foods

Sodium citrate

pH buffering, acidity regulation, emulsification

Cheese Cultures

Enable cheese production through fermentation, contribute to flavor and texture, support preservation of dairy products

Citric acid

Enhances flavor, preserves food by lowering pH, acts as a chelating agent

Lactic Acid

pH regulation, gentle exfoliation, humectant properties

Acetic Acid

Effective acidity regulator, preservative properties, enhances flavor stability

Enzymes

Improve food processing efficiency, enhance flavor and texture, aid digestion

Cucumbers

Hydrating, source of fiber and vitamins

Extractives of Turmeric

Coloring agent, flavoring, antioxidant properties

Onions

Source of antioxidants, vitamin C, dietary fiber, potential cardiovascular benefits

Other info

Packaging

cardboard

Menu Category

burger

Serving size: 193 g

Amounts per serving, from the product nutrition label or trusted public sources when available.

Calories590 kcal

Total Fat34 g

Saturated Fat11 g

Trans Fat1 g

Cholesterol85 mg

Sodium1060 mg

Total Carbohydrates45 g

Dietary Fiber3 g

Total Sugars7 g

Added Sugars5 g

Protein25 g

Vitamin D0 mcg

Calcium120 mg

Iron4 mg

Potassium370 mg

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What's inside

Soybean oil

High Fructose Corn Syrup

Corn syrup

Xanthan Gum

Spice Extractives

Polysorbate 80

Hydrolyzed Corn

Soy

Caramel color

Soy Lecithin

Calcium Disodium EDTA

Color Added

Sorbic Acid

Alum

Potassium sorbate

Natural flavors

Enriched Flour

Water

Sugar

Yeast

Salt

Wheat Gluten

Sesame Seeds

Potato Flour

Vinegar

% Pure USDA Inspected Beef

Black Pepper

Lettuce

Pickle Relish

Diced Pickles

Calcium Chloride

Distilled Vinegar

Egg Yolks

Onion powder

Spices

Propylene Glycol Alginate

Mustard Bran

Garlic powder

Vegetable Protein

Wheat

Organic Oleoresin Paprika (Organic Natural Extractives of Paprika)

Turmeric

Milk

Cream

Sodium citrate

Cheese Cultures

Citric acid

Lactic Acid

Acetic Acid

Enzymes

Cucumbers

Extractives of Turmeric

Onions

Other info

Packaging

Menu Category

Nutrition facts

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