Big Mac
Like McDonald’s but concerned about nutrition? Try this healthy Big Mac recipe by Don’t Just Diet:
- 1 whole-grain bun (sometimes I indulge in a potato roll b/c they’re just so delicious)
- 1 Boca burger patty (note: contains large amounts of gluten)*
- ¼ cup shredded lettuce
- 1 slice fat-free American cheese
- 2 slices dill pickles
- 2 tbsp healthily adapted special sauce (1/8 recipe below):
- 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons fat-free French salad dressing
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish (no sugar added)
- 1 teaspoon sugar substitute (e.g., stevia)
- 1 teaspoon dried, minced onion
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ketchup
McDonald’s Big Mac | DJD Healthy Big Mac | |
Serving size | 1 burger | 1 burger |
Calories | 550 | 295 |
Total fat | 29 g | 2 g |
Saturated fat | 10 g | 0 g |
Carbohydrates | 46 g | 34 g |
Sugar | 9 g | 6 g |
Glycemic index | 51 | 38 |
Glycemic load | 23 | 13 |
* I happen to like Boca burgers b/c they are very low-fat, low-calorie and high-protein, but MorningStar Farms also makes a decent healthy burger. These are also great with extra lean ground beef or turkey but, with a very tight schedule, I appreciate the convenience of pre-made burger patties. Find what works best for you but be careful when selecting a burger patty- many turkey and veggie burgers contain just as much fat and as many calories as regular ground beef!