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Big ArchMcDonald's calories & macros
A McDonald's Big Arch has 1,102 calories (4,611 kJ), with 58.8 g protein, 69.2 g fat and 57.5 g carbs per serve. That is about 53% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
B5.3 g protein per 100 kcal - good protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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Full nutrition
| Per serve | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4,611 kJ (1,102 kcal) |
| Protein | 58.8 g |
| Fat, total | 69.2 g |
| - saturated | 28.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 57.5 g |
| - sugars | 14.8 g |
| Sodium | 2,121 mg |
As published by McDonald's.
Customise it: what swaps change
Per-serve totals after a common change. Every part here is McDonald's own published figure. A steamed bun is the same bun, so it doesn't change the numbers.
| Change | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As sold | 1,102 | 4,611 | 58.8 | 69.2 | 57.5 |
| No Cheese (-49 kcal) | 1,053 | 4,406 | 56.0 | 65.3 | 56.8 |
| No Mayo/Sauce (-69 kcal) | 1,033 | 4,322 | 58.7 | 62.3 | 55.7 |
| No Lettuce (-4 kcal) | 1,098 | 4,594 | 58.6 | 69.2 | 57.1 |
| No Onion (-4 kcal) | 1,098 | 4,594 | 58.7 | 69.2 | 56.6 |
| No Pickles (0 kcal) | 1,102 | 4,611 | 58.8 | 69.2 | 57.5 |
| No Bun (-237 kcal) | 865 | 3,619 | 51.4 | 65.5 | 16.1 |
| +1 Cheese Slice (+49 kcal) | 1,151 | 4,816 | 61.6 | 73.1 | 58.2 |
| +1 Bacon Rasher (+32 kcal) | 1,134 | 4,745 | 62.7 | 70.9 | 57.8 |
| + Extra Ketchup (+17 kcal) | 1,119 | 4,682 | 59.0 | 69.2 | 61.4 |
| + Extra Mustard (+3 kcal) | 1,105 | 4,623 | 59.1 | 69.2 | 57.5 |
| + Extra Mayo (+69 kcal) | 1,171 | 4,899 | 58.9 | 76.1 | 59.3 |
| + Extra Onion (+4 kcal) | 1,106 | 4,628 | 58.9 | 69.2 | 58.4 |
| + Extra Pickles (0 kcal) | 1,102 | 4,611 | 58.8 | 69.2 | 57.5 |
| + Extra Lettuce (+4 kcal) | 1,106 | 4,628 | 59.0 | 69.2 | 57.9 |
| + Extra Tomato (+3 kcal) | 1,105 | 4,623 | 59.0 | 69.2 | 57.9 |
| Swap to Regular Patties (-364 kcal) | 738 | 3,088 | 29.2 | 41.8 | 57.5 |
| Swap to Steamed Bun (0 kcal) | 1,102 | 4,611 | 58.8 | 69.2 | 57.5 |
How it compares with other McDonald's burgers
Of the 15 burgers on the McDonald's menu, Big Arch ranks 2nd of 15 for protein and is the 14th lowest in calories. The category average is 714 kcal, so this one is above average by 388 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Quarter Pounder BBQ Bacon | 882 | 3,690 | 58.0 | 53.4 | 39.4 |
| Double Quarter Pounder Deluxe | 887 | 3,711 | 54.8 | 55.0 | 39.3 |
| Cheesy Quarter Pounder | 887 | 3,711 | 45.7 | 51.0 | 57.7 |
| Big Arch | 1,102 | 4,611 | 58.8 | 69.2 | 57.5 |
| Cheesy Double Quarter Pounder | 1,185 | 4,958 | 68.9 | 73.4 | 58.5 |
Sorted by calories, showing the items either side of this one. See every McDonald's burgers item.
Quick answers
How many calories are in a McDonald's Big Arch?
A McDonald's Big Arch has 1,102 calories, which is 4,611 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.
How much protein is in McDonald's's Big Arch?
58.8 g of protein, which works out to 5.3 g per 100 kcal - rated B (good) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
4,611 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 4,611 kJ is roughly 53% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at McDonald's?
Within McDonald's burgers it is the 14th lowest of 15. The lowest-calorie option in that category is Hamburger at 294 kcal, and the highest-protein is Cheesy Double Quarter Pounder with 68.9 g.
Compare it with
The closest burgers by calories, at the other chains and on this menu.
More McDonald's burgers
Cheesy Double Quarter Pounder1,185 kcal · 68.9 g protein
Double Quarter Pounder Deluxe887 kcal · 54.8 g protein
Cheesy Quarter Pounder887 kcal · 45.7 g protein
Double Quarter Pounder BBQ Bacon882 kcal · 58.0 g protein
Double Quarter Pounder844 kcal · 54.2 g protein
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Source: McDonald's Australia nutrition information (QAM-059 / QAM-058) and McDonald's own live nutrition service (www.mcdonalds.com/dnaapp), per serve as sold. Last checked against the live menu on 8 September 2026. Every source.