Calories

A Big Mac provides 540 calories, which is equivalent to 27 percent of the recommended calorie intake based on a 2,000-calorie daily diet. A Quarter Pounder contains 410 calories and a Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese packs 740 calories.

Adding french fries to your meal pushes the calorie content up. There are 230 calories in a small portion, 380 in a medium and a whopping 500 calories in a large portion.

Drinking a 12-oz shake will add 440 calories to your meal. The vanilla or strawberry flavors deliver 420 calories apiece. For a lower calorie option, opt for the 12-oz. Strawberry Banana Smoothie, which contains 210 calories or even better still, a small Coca-Cola or orange juice -- both of which provide 150 calories.