Big Mac® vs Daves Single

Two cheeseburger icons from the big three — square patty vs two all-beef patties.

Big Mac®

25gprotein
580calories
45gcarbs
34gfat

Source: McDonald's website · vintage 2026

Daves Single

30gprotein
570calories
39gcarbs
34gfat

Source: Wendy's menu (via MenuStat) · vintage 2018

The verdict

Most protein
Daves Single

30g vs 25g — a 5g gap

Fewest calories
Daves Single

570 vs 580 cal — 10 fewer

Best protein per 100 cal
Daves Single

5.3g vs 4.3g

More protein isn't automatically the better pick — it depends on your goals. Numbers are the chains' own published figures; vintages differ, so treat older ones as a guide.

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