McDonald’s Nutrition Facts: Calories, Protein and Allergens

Source: McDonald’s U.S. nutrition calculator, checked November 10, 2026. Values are for the standard recipe, before any changes you make.

Most proteinDouble Quarter Pounder with Cheese48g protein, 740 cal
Protein per calorieMcCrispy Strips (3 piece)31g protein, 400 cal
Lightest burgerHamburger250 cal, 510mg sodium
Saltiest itemBig Breakfast with Hotcakes2,070mg sodium

McDonald’s Breakfast Nutrition

Served until 10:30 a.m. at most locations. The Egg McMuffin gives the most protein for its calories.

ItemCalProteinCarbsFatSat fatSodiumSugarContains
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit46017g39g26g13g1,330mg3gWheat, Milk, Soy, Egg
Egg McMuffin31017g30g13g6g770mg3gWheat, Egg, Milk, Soy
Sausage McMuffin40014g29g26g10g760mg2gWheat, Milk, Soy
Sausage McMuffin with Egg48020g30g31g12g830mg2gWheat, Egg, Milk, Soy
Sausage Biscuit46011g37g30g13g1,090mg2gWheat, Milk, Soy
Sausage Biscuit with Egg53017g38g35g15g1,190mg3gWheat, Milk, Soy, Egg
Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles43017g44g21g9g1,230mg15gWheat, Milk, Soy, Egg
Sausage McGriddles43011g41g24g9g990mg14gWheat, Milk, Soy
Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles55019g44g33g13g1,290mg15gWheat, Milk, Soy, Egg
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel59025g56g30g12g1,320mg7gWheat, Egg, Milk, Soy
Sausage, Egg & Cheese Bagel71027g56g42g16g1,380mg6gWheat, Egg, Milk, Soy
Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel68034g57g35g15g1,510mg7gWheat, Egg, Milk, Soy
Plain Bagel2709g51g3.5g0.5g550mg5gWheat
Egg & Cheese Bagel52021g55g24g10g1,100mg6gWheat, Egg, Milk, Soy
Egg & Cheese Biscuit39013g39g21g11g1,110mg3gWheat, Milk, Soy, Egg
Big Breakfast1,06026g131g48g18g1,540mg56gEgg, Wheat, Milk, Soy
Big Breakfast with Hotcakes1,34036g158g63g24g2,070mg48gWheat, Egg, Milk, Soy
Hotcakes5809g101g15g6g530mg45gWheat, Egg, Milk, Soy
Hotcakes and Sausage77015g102g33g12g810mg46gWheat, Egg, Milk, Soy
Sausage Burrito31013g25g17g7g800mg2gEgg, Milk, Wheat, Soy
Hash Browns1402g18g8g1g310mg0gWheat, Milk
Fruit & Maple Oatmeal3206g64g4.5g1.5g150mg31gMilk

McDonald’s Burgers Nutrition

The Quarter Pounder and Big Mac buns contain sesame. The Hamburger is the only burger with just one allergen listed.

ItemCalProteinCarbsFatSat fatSodiumSugarContains
Big Mac58025g45g34g11g1,060mg7gWheat, Sesame, Egg, Soy, Milk
Quarter Pounder with Cheese52030g42g26g12g1,140mg10gWheat, Sesame, Milk, Soy
Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese74048g43g42g20g1,360mg10gWheat, Sesame, Milk, Soy
Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe63030g44g37g14g1,210mg11gWheat, Sesame, Milk, Soy, Egg
Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese63036g43g35g15g1,470mg10gWheat, Sesame, Milk, Soy
McDouble39022g32g20g9g920mg6gWheat, Milk, Soy
Daily Double49022g30g31g11g810mg5gWheat, Milk, Soy, Egg
Double Cheeseburger44025g34g24g11g1,120mg6gWheat, Milk, Soy
Cheeseburger30015g31g13g6g720mg6gWheat, Milk, Soy
Hamburger25012g30g9g3.5g510mg5gWheat

McDonald’s Chicken and Fish Nutrition

Fish appears only in the Filet-O-Fish. McNuggets and McCrispy Strips list wheat as their only allergen.

ItemCalProteinCarbsFatSat fatSodiumSugarContains
McCrispy47026g46g20g5g1,140mg9gWheat, Milk
Deluxe McCrispy53027g48g26g4g1,050mg10gWheat, Egg
Spicy McCrispy53027g48g26g4g1,320mg9gWheat, Egg
Spicy Deluxe McCrispy53027g49g26g4g1,200mg10gWheat, Egg
McChicken39014g38g21g3.5g560mg4gWheat, Egg
Filet-O-Fish38016g38g19g4g580mg4gFish, Wheat, Milk, Egg, Soy
Chicken McNuggets (4 piece)1709g10g10g1.5g340mg0gWheat
McCrispy Strips (3 piece)40031g24g20g2g1,320mg1gWheat
Ranch McCrispy Snack Wrap40017g32g23g6g970mg3gWheat, Milk
Spicy McCrispy Snack Wrap39017g32g22g6g1,000mg2gWheat, Egg, Milk

McDonald’s Fries, Sides and Desserts Nutrition

U.S. fries list wheat and milk because of the natural beef flavor in the frying oil.

ItemCalProteinCarbsFatSat fatSodiumSugarContains
French Fries (small)2303g31g11g1.5g190mg0gWheat, Milk
Apple Slices150g4g0g0g0mg3gNone listed
Vanilla Cone2005g33g5g3g80mg23gMilk, Wheat
Hot Fudge Sundae3308g51g10g7g170mg44gMilk, Soy
Hot Caramel Sundae3307g58g7g4.5g150mg41gMilk
OREO McFlurry41010g64g13g7g210mg48gMilk, Wheat, Soy
M&M'S McFlurry57011g85g19g12g170mg74gMilk, Soy
Baked Apple Pie2302g33g11g6g100mg14gWheat
Chocolate Chip Cookie1702g22g8g4g95mg15gEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Vanilla Shake (small)48010g80g13g8g210mg51gMilk
Chocolate Shake (small)52012g85g14g9g250mg67gMilk
Strawberry Shake (small)47010g77g13g8g160mg58gMilk

McDonald’s McCafe Coffee Nutrition

Small sizes. Black coffee and Americano have almost no calories until you add cream or syrup.

ItemCalProteinCarbsFatSat fatSodiumSugarContains
Coffee (small, black)50g1g0g0g10mg0gNone listed
Iced Coffee (small)1501g25g5g3g35mg20gMilk
Iced Caramel Coffee (small)1502g23g5g3g210mg19gMilk
Iced French Vanilla Coffee (small)1501g25g5g3g35mg17gMilk
Latte (small)1408g13g7g4g90mg10gMilk
Iced Latte (small)805g8g4g2.5g60mg6gMilk
Caramel Latte (small)2509g39g7g4g320mg34gMilk
French Vanilla Latte (small)2508g41g6g4g90mg30gMilk
Cappuccino (small)1106g10g5g3.5g75mg8gMilk
Caramel Macchiato (small)2609g41g6g4g320mg35gMilk
Iced Caramel Macchiato (small)2007g33g5g3g250mg28gMilk
Mocha (small)2908g45g9g5g125mg39gMilk, Soy
Americano (small)00g1g0g0g10mg0gNone listed
Caramel Frappe (small)4207g60g17g11g80mg53gMilk
Mocha Frappe (small)4307g61g17g11g120mg51gMilk, Soy
Hot Chocolate (small)36011g51g12g8g170mg45gMilk, Soy

McDonald’s Drinks Nutrition

Small sizes unless noted. Regular sodas and Refreshers are almost all sugar, so diet drinks save the most calories.

ItemCalProteinCarbsFatSat fatSodiumSugarContains
Coca-Cola (small)2000g53g0g0g50mg53gNone listed
Diet Coke (small)00g0g0g0g50mg0gNone listed
Sprite (small)1900g49g0g0g90mg49gNone listed
Sweet Tea (small)1701g42g0g0g15mg40gNone listed
Unsweetened Iced Tea (small)01g0g0g0g10mg0gNone listed
Minute Maid Orange Juice (medium)1903g45g0g0g45mg41gNone listed
Strawberry Banana Smoothie (small)1902g44g0.5g0g40mg39gMilk
Mango Pineapple Smoothie (small)2002g45g0.5g0g35mg42gMilk
Strawberry Watermelon Refresher (16 oz)1600g36g0g0g40mg34gNone listed
Mango Pineapple Refresher (16 oz)1800g43g0g0g40mg39gNone listed
Blackberry Passion Fruit Refresher (16 oz)1701g40g0g0g40mg35gNone listed

Simple Picks by Goal

  • Over 25g protein, under 550 calories: McCrispy Strips (3 piece), Quarter Pounder with Cheese, McCrispy, Big Mac.
  • Breakfast under 350 calories: Egg McMuffin (17g protein) or Sausage Burrito.
  • Lower sodium sandwich: Hamburger (510mg) or McChicken (560mg).
  • Zero calorie drinks: Diet Coke, black coffee, Americano and unsweetened iced tea.

McDonald’s Allergen Notes

  • Wheat is in almost every sandwich, the fries and the hash browns.
  • Sesame is in the Big Mac and Quarter Pounder buns.
  • Fish is only in the Filet-O-Fish.
  • No allergens listed: Apple Slices, black coffee, sodas and the Refreshers.

McDonald’s cooks many foods in shared kitchens and fryers, so cross-contact can happen. If you have a serious allergy, check the full ingredient list in the McDonald’s app before you order.

For prices of every item, see the McDonald’s menu with prices. To add up a full meal, try the restaurant meal calculator, or find more restaurant nutrition facts.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a Big Mac?

A Big Mac has 580 calories, 25g of protein, 34g of fat and 1,060mg of sodium.

What has the most protein at McDonald's?

The Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese has the most protein at 48g. For fewer calories, the 3 piece McCrispy Strips have 31g of protein in 400 calories.

What is the lowest calorie meal at McDonald's?

A Hamburger (250 calories) with Apple Slices (15 calories) and a Diet Coke is one of the lightest full meals.

Are McDonald's fries gluten free?

No. U.S. McDonald's fries list wheat and milk as allergens because of the natural beef flavor used in the frying oil.

Which McDonald's items contain sesame?

The Big Mac and the Quarter Pounder sandwiches list sesame because of their sesame seed buns.