McDonald’s Nutrition Facts & Calorie Guide 2026

McDonald’s menu offers a wide range of food options, but understanding the nutrition facts and calorie information behind each item is essential for making informed choices. From breakfast sandwiches and burgers to McCafé beverages, desserts, and kids’ meals, every menu item contains a different balance of calories, protein, fat, carbs, and sodium.

This complete McDonald’s nutrition guide for 2026 breaks down accurate nutritional values, helping you compare menu items, manage daily calorie intake, and choose meals that fit your health and lifestyle goals.

BREAKFAST ITEMS

Menu Item	Calories	Total Fat (g)	Protein (g)	Carbs (g)	Sodium (mg)	Fiber (g)	Sugar (g)
Egg McMuffin	310	13	17	30	770	2	3
Sausage McMuffin	400	26	14	29	760	2	2
Sausage McMuffin with Egg	480	31	20	30	830	2	2
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit	460	30	19	37	1090	2	2
Sausage Biscuit	430	24	11	41	990	2	14
Sausage Biscuit with Egg	520	32	18	41	1150	2	2
Bacon McGriddle	550	28	17	54	1380	2	14
Sausage McGriddle	430	21	11	44	1230	2	15
Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddle	580	35	20	54	1420	2	16
Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddle	660	42	25	54	1480	2	15
Hotcakes	410	11	8	74	630	2	35
Hotcakes with Bacon	500	17	13	74	870	2	35
Hotcakes with Sausage	570	24	15	74	1000	2	35
Hotcakes with Margarine	430	13	8	76	630	2	36
Fruit & Maple Oatmeal	320	5	6	64	150	4	31
Fruit & Maple Oatmeal (with Brown Sugar)	410	6	7	83	200	4	44
Egg White Delight McMuffin	260	8	18	28	750	2	2
Hash Brown	150	9	2	15	310	1	0
Hash Brown (2-piece)	300	17	3	31	620	2	0
Sausage Patty	190	17	11	0	370	0	0
Bacon (2 strips)	90	7	6	0	310	0	0
Scrambled Eggs	170	12	12	2	290	0	1
Breakfast Burrito	310	17	13	25	800	1	2

BURGERS & SANDWICHES

Menu Item	Calories	Total Fat (g)	Protein (g)	Carbs (g)	Sodium (mg)	Fiber (g)	Sugar (g)
Hamburger	250	9	12	31	550	2	7
Cheeseburger	300	13	15	32	790	2	7
Double Cheeseburger	490	26	25	38	1220	2	7
McDouble	400	20	22	33	980	2	7
Bacon McDouble	450	22	28	34	1080	2	7
Big Mac	540	28	25	46	950	3	9
Quarter Pounder with Cheese	540	28	31	42	1110	3	11
Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese	740	42	48	43	1520	3	11
McChicken	400	20	15	39	890	2	5
McCrispy Sandwich	470	20	27	45	1050	2	5
Spicy McCrispy Sandwich	480	21	27	46	1240	2	5
Crispy Chicken Sandwich	470	21	26	44	1020	2	5
Deluxe Crispy Chicken Sandwich	520	27	28	45	1130	2	6

CHICKEN & NUGGETS

Menu Item	Calories	Total Fat (g)	Protein (g)	Carbs (g)	Sodium (mg)	Fiber (g)	Sugar (g)
Chicken McNuggets (4-piece)	190	11	12	11	390	0	0
Chicken McNuggets (6-piece)	280	17	18	17	580	0	0
Chicken McNuggets (10-piece)	470	28	30	28	970	0	0
Chicken McNuggets (20-piece)	940	56	60	56	1940	0	0

SIDES

Menu Item	Calories	Total Fat (g)	Protein (g)	Carbs (g)	Sodium (mg)	Fiber (g)	Sugar (g)
French Fries (Small)	220	11	3	28	150	3	0
French Fries (Medium)	350	17	5	44	220	4	0
French Fries (Large)	520	25	7	66	340	6	0
Side Salad	20	0	1	4	10	1	1
Apple Slices	15	0	0	4	2	1	3
Corn Cup	60	1.5	2	11	170	2	2
Mozzarella Sticks (3-piece)	240	15	9	19	580	0	1
Mozzarella Sticks (4-piece)	320	20	12	25	770	0	1
Donut Sticks	170	9	2	21	95	0	9

SALADS (If Available at Your Location)

Menu Item	Calories	Total Fat (g)	Protein (g)	Carbs (g)	Sodium (mg)	Fiber (g)	Sugar (g)
Side Salad (No Dressing)	20	0	1	4	10	1	1
Grilled Chicken Salad	140	3.5	23	7	480	2	3

SAUCES & CONDIMENTS

Menu Item	Calories	Total Fat (g)	Protein (g)	Carbs (g)	Sodium (mg)
Ketchup Packet	10	0	0	3	115
Mustard Packet	3	0	0	0	240
Ranch Dressing (1 oz)	190	20	0	2	540
Honey Mustard Dressing (1 oz)	170	16	0	6	300
Caesar Dressing (1 oz)	190	20	2	1	500
Big Mac Sauce (1 oz)	90	9	0	1	260
BBQ Sauce (1 oz)	45	0	0	11	460
Sweet and Sour Sauce (1 oz)	50	0	0	12	380
Hot Mustard (1 oz)	60	3.5	1	7	240
Tartar Sauce (1 oz)	210	22	0	2	480
Spicy Buffalo (1 oz)	40	4	0	1	710

McCafé BEVERAGES (Medium Size)

Menu Item	Calories	Total Fat (g)	Protein (g)	Carbs (g)	Sodium (mg)	Sugar (g)
Premium Roast Coffee	0	0	0	0	0	0
Americano	15	0	1	3	10	0
Black Iced Coffee	10	0	0	2	10	0
Iced Coffee with Sugar-Free Vanilla	50	2	1	12	50	0
Iced Coffee with Vanilla Syrup	180	5	1	30	75	26
Iced Coffee with Caramel Syrup	190	5	1	31	75	27
Iced Coffee with Hazelnut Syrup	190	5	1	31	80	27
Vanilla Latte	200	7	7	20	150	16
Caramel Latte	220	7	7	28	150	24
Mocha	240	8	7	27	140	23
Caramel Macchiato	220	7	7	28	150	24
Flat White	150	5	8	10	130	8
Cappuccino	110	4	8	7	130	5
Cold Brew with Vanilla Cold Foam	150	5	2	22	100	20
Iced Vanilla Latte	190	6	7	22	130	19
Iced Caramel Macchiato	200	6	6	30	130	27
Hot Chocolate	320	10	9	47	150	40
Seasonal Frappe – Caramel (Small)	440	18	7	63	160	53
Chai Tea Latte	240	6	5	38	160	33

SOFT DRINKS & BEVERAGES

Menu Item (Medium)	Calories	Fat (g)	Protein (g)	Carbs (g)	Sodium (mg)	Sugar (g)
Coca-Cola	220	0	0	58	60	58
Diet Coke	0	0	0	0	70	0
Sprite	210	0	0	58	80	56
Fanta Orange	220	0	0	60	60	60
Fanta Grape	220	0	0	60	60	60
Apple Juice	150	0	0	36	20	32
Minute Maid Orange Juice (Small)	140	0	2	34	0	30
Minute Maid Lemonade	180	0	0	45	20	44
Iced Tea (Unsweetened)	0	0	0	0	35	0
Sweet Tea	160	0	1	38	220	38
Bottled Water	0	0	0	0	0	0
Dasani Water (Bottle)	0	0	0	0	0	0

DESSERTS & SWEETS

Menu Item	Calories	Total Fat (g)	Protein (g)	Carbs (g)	Sodium (mg)	Sugar (g)
Apple Pie	240	11	3	32	340	17
Baked Apple Pie	260	12	4	34	320	18
Chocolate Shake (Small)	550	15	13	74	290	56
Vanilla Shake (Small)	530	15	13	71	280	54
Strawberry Shake (Small)	560	15	13	77	280	60
Cookies & Cream Shake (Small)	610	16	13	80	350	62
McCafé Chocolate Chip Cookie	170	8	2	21	230	12
McCafé Oatmeal Raisin Cookie	150	6	3	21	280	11
McDonald’s Cinnamon Melts	460	17	6	67	540	43
Fruit & Yogurt Parfait	160	2	4	30	80	23
Fruit & Yogurt Parfait with Granola	310	10	7	49	150	33
Gingerbread Cookie	180	8	2	24	190	13

KIDS MEALS (Main Item Calories Only)

Menu Item	Calories	Total Fat (g)	Protein (g)	Carbs (g)	Sodium (mg)
Kids Hamburger	250	9	12	31	550
Kids Cheeseburger	300	13	15	32	790
Kids McChicken	400	20	15	39	890
Kids Chicken McNuggets (4-piece)	190	11	12	11	390
Kids Hotcakes	410	11	8	74	630
Kids Fruit & Maple Oatmeal	320	5	6	64	150

POPULAR MEAL COMBINATIONS (Approximate Totals with Small Fries & Drink)

Comparison of McDonald’s nutrition facts showing calories and nutrients for burgers, nuggets, fries, and apple slices.

Meal Type	Calories	Fat (g)	Protein (g)	Carbs (g)	Sodium (mg)
Hamburger Meal (Small Fries, Small Coke)	590	20	15	87	800
Big Mac Meal (Small Fries, Small Coke)	820	39	28	102	1130
Quarter Pounder Meal (Small Fries, Small Coke)	820	39	34	99	1370
6-pc Chicken McNuggets Meal (Small Fries, Small Coke)	700	28	21	89	800
McCrispy Meal (Small Fries, Small Coke)	900	41	30	100	1250
McChicken Meal (Small Fries, Small Coke)	750	31	18	94	1100
Egg McMuffin Breakfast Meal (Hash Brown, Coffee)	440	22	19	46	1080
Sausage McMuffin with Egg Breakfast Meal	630	48	26	46	1200

NUTRITIONAL NOTES & IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Lowest Calorie Options: Apple Slices (15), Unsweetened Iced Tea (0), Black Coffee (0), Hamburger (250)
Highest Protein Options: Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese (48g), Sausage McMuffin with Egg (20g), Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddle (20g)
Lowest Fat Options: Hamburger (9g), Apple Slices (0g), Egg White Delight McMuffin (8g)

McDonald’s Nutrition Facts Key Points:

All nutrition information is based on accredited laboratory testing
Values are rounded according to FDA NLEA regulations
Fountain beverages are calculated with standard ice levels
Regional and seasonal variations may affect actual values
Product formulations change periodically

Allergen Information Available For:

Eggs, Dairy, Wheat, Soy, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Fish, Shellfish, Sesame

Best Online Resources:

McDonald’s Official Nutrition Calculator
McDonald’s Mobile App: iOS/Android (includes full nutrition database)
Official Nutrition PDF: Available on McDonald’s website

Tips for Healthier McDonald’s Choices:

Choose grilled options when available
Substitute fries with apple slices in kids meals
Ask for no mayo on sandwiches to reduce calories
Skip cheese or ask for less sauce
Choose water or unsweetened beverages
Pair meals with side salads when possible

FAQs

Are McDonald’s nutrition facts accurate?

Yes, McDonald’s nutrition facts are based on accredited laboratory testing and standardized recipes. Values are calculated according to FDA labeling guidelines, though minor variations may occur due to preparation methods and regional differences.

What is the lowest-calorie item on the McDonald’s menu?

Apple Slices (15 calories), Unsweetened Iced Tea (0 calories), and Black Coffee (0 calories) are among the lowest-calorie options available at McDonald’s.

Which McDonald’s menu item has the highest calories?

The Big Breakfast with Hotcakes is one of the highest-calorie items on the menu, providing over 1,300 calories, making it best suited for occasional consumption.

Can McDonald’s fit into a weight-loss or calorie-controlled diet?

Yes, McDonald’s can fit into a calorie-controlled diet by choosing lower-calorie items, limiting sauces and cheese, and pairing meals with water or unsweetened beverages.

Is McDonald’s food high in sodium?

Many McDonald’s menu items contain moderate to high sodium levels, especially burgers, breakfast sandwiches, and meal combinations. Customers monitoring sodium intake should check nutrition information carefully.

Do McDonald’s nutrition values vary by location or country?

Yes, nutrition values can vary by country and location due to differences in ingredients, portion sizes, and local regulations. Always check your local McDonald’s website or app for the most accurate information.

McDonald’s Nutrition Facts & Calories Complete Menu 2026