If you’re planning to eat at McDonald’s 1-2x a year then perhaps you don’t need to worry too much about the nutrition (or the lack thereof) of what you’re ordering.
However, if you’re like me who enjoys a McMuffin, a Big Mac or some McNuggets every week then you should be familiar with the amount of calories, carbohydrates, protein and fat each item contains. Because health is important.
Don’t get me wrong – I’m not saying McDonald’s is healthy per se.
But there are items on the menu that are considered healthier than others. And being aware of what they are can be very helpful to your overall health.
That said, you can see a more in-depth brochure which contains the McDonald’s nutrition information of its menu items here.
Today’s post is focused more on answering some commonly asked questions about McDonald’s menu items in relation to their nutritional value.
Let’s get started.
What is the Healthiest Breakfast Option at McDonald’s?
The fruit and maple oatmeal is the healthiest item on the McDonald’s Breakfast Menu. It has 320 calories, 4.5g of fat, 1.5g of saturated fat, 64g of carbohydrates, 31g of sugar, 6g of protein, and 150mg of sodium. Despite its high sugar content, this meal offers 4 grams of fiber and some protein to keep you satisfied, and it has less sodium than other breakfast options.
What is the Healthiest McDonald’s Burger?
That would be none other than the Classic Burger. A single hamburger with one beef patty contains 250 calories, 9g of fat, 3.5g of saturated fat, 31g of carbohydrates, 6g of sugar, 12g of protein, and 510mg of sodium. Without the extra cheese, multiple patties, and sauces found in other burgers, this hamburger is lower in calories and fat while still offering a good amount of protein.
What’s the Healthiest Chicken Dish on the McDonald’s Menu?
Definitely the 4-Piece Chicken McNuggets. A serving has 170 calories, 10g of fat, 1.5g of saturated fat, 10g of carbohydrates, 0g of sugar, 9g of protein, and 330mg of sodium. If you can help it go for the McNuggets without sauce to keep the sugar, sodium, and calorie count lower.
What’s the Best Happy Meal You Can Order at McDonald’s?
Among the kids’ meal options, the 4-piece chicken McNuggets Happy Meal is the healthiest, with 395 calories, 17g of fat, 3.5g of saturated fat, 41g of carbohydrates, 19g of protein, and 500mg of sodium.
What’s the Most Nutritious Snack or Side at McDonald’s?
The healthiest snack or side at McDonald’s is the apple slices. One serving has 15 calories, 0g of fat, 4g of carbohydrates, 3g of sugar, 0g of protein, and 0mg of sodium.
Does McDonald’s have low calorie coffee?
Of course. The classic Americano, when ordered without sweeteners or cream, has 0 calories, 0g of fat, 0g of carbohydrates, 0g of protein, and 10mg of sodium in a small cup.
What has the most calories in McDonald’s breakfast?
This honor goes to the Big Breakfast with Hotcakes. This item includes a biscuit, hash browns, sausage, and scrambled eggs, totaling 1,340 calories, 63g of fat, 25g of saturated fat, 158g of carbohydrates, 48g of sugar, 36g of protein, and 2,070mg of sodium.
What’s the Unhealthiest Burger at McDonald’s?
The Double Quarter Pounder with cheese has 740 calories, 42g of fat, 20g of saturated fat, 43g of carbohydrates, 10g of sugar, 48g of protein, and 1,360mg of sodium. The Big Mac is another high-calorie item on the menu, containing 550 calories and 30 grams of fat.
Is the McChicken Better than the McCrispy?
The McCrispy chicken sandwich has 540 calories, 26g of fat, 4g of saturated fat, 48g of carbohydrates, 10g of sugar, 27g of protein, and 1,150mg of sodium. For fewer calories, less sodium, fat, and sugar, opt for the McChicken sandwich, which has 400 calories, 21g of fat, 3.5g of saturated fat, 39g of carbohydrates, 5g of sugar, 14g of protein, and 560mg of sodium.
How Many Calories in a McDonald’s Fries?
A large order of McDonald’s fries contains 490 calories, 23g of fat, 3g of saturated fat, 66g of carbohydrates, 0g of sugar, 7g of protein, and 400mg of sodium.
How Many Calories in a McDonald’s Shake?
A large strawberry shake has 840 calories, 21g of fat, 14g of saturated fat, 1g of trans fat, 139g of carbohydrates, 106g of sugar, 19g of protein, and 310mg of sodium.
McDonald’s Nutrition Information for Other Popular Menu Items
I’ve also listed the nutrition information for other McDonald’s bestsellers:
- The Egg McMuffin has 290 calories, 11g of protein, 28g of carbs, and 16g of fat.
- The Bacon Egg and Cheese McGriddle contains 430 calories, 17g of protein, 44g of carbs, and 21g of fat.
- The Big Breakfast packs 760 calories, 26g of protein, 57g of carbs, and 48g of fat.
- Hash Browns have 140 calories, 2g of protein, 18g of carbs, and 8g of fat.
- The 10-Piece Chicken McNuggets contain 410 calories, 23g of protein, 26g of carbs, and 26g of fat.
- A Big Mac has 590 calories, 25g of protein, 46g of carbs, and 34g of fat.
- The Cheeseburger provides 300 calories, 15g of protein, 32g of carbs, and 13g of fat.
- A McDouble contains 400 calories, 22g of protein, 33g of carbs, and 20g of fat.
- The Baked Apple Pie has 230 calories, 2g of protein, 33g of carbs, and 11g of fat.
- The Hot Fudge Sundae contains 330 calories, 8g of protein, 51g of carbs, and 10g of fat.
- An Oreo McFlurry has 510 calories, 12g of protein, 80g of carbs, and 16g of fat.
McDonald’s Nutrition Information Summary
If you’re a fan of McDonald’s, it’s important to be aware of the nutrition information of your McD’s favorites so you can make informed choices about what you’re consuming.