McDonalds

Meals Ranked Calorically (from lowest to highest):

• 15 calories: apple slices

• 110 calories: kids fries

• 140 calories: hashbrowns

• 170 calories: 4 piece chicken nuggets

• 230 calories: small fries

• 250 calories: 6 piece chicken nuggets

• 250 calories: Hamburger

• 300 calories: cheeseburger

• 310 calories: egg McMuffin

• 310: sausage burrito

• 320 calories: fruit and maple oatmeal

• 320 calories: medium fries

• 390 calories: Filet-O-Fish Sandwich

• 400 calories: Sausage McMuffin

• 400 calories: McChicken sandwich

• 400 calories: McDouble Burger

• 410 calories: 10 piece chicken nuggets

• 430 calories: sausage McGriddles

• 430 calories: bacon, egg, cheese mcgriddles

• 450 calories: double cheeseburger

• 460 calories: bacon, egg, cheese biscuit

• 470 calories: McCrispy Chicken Sandwich

• 480 calories: sausage egg McMuffin

Dipping Sauces & Dressing Recommendations:

• Tangy Barbeque Sauce

  • Nutrition Facts: 45 calories

• Spicy Buffalo Sauce:

  • Nutrition Facts: 30 calories

• Ranch Dressing:

  • Nutrition Facts: 110 calories

• Honey Mustard Sauce

  • Nutrition Facts: 60 calories

• Sweet & Sour Sauce:

  • Nutrition Facts: 50 calories

Disclaimer & Recs:

• As dietitians we do not recommend eating these meals frequently due to the lack of fruits, veggies and whole grains. Above we have left some of the lower calorie options if you find yourself stopping at McDonald’s.

• Although these meals are calorie controlled, they’re often small in portion size. Therefore, relying solely on fast food to meet your nutritional needs may leave you feeling unsatisfied and hungry.

• Here are some tips that might also help you order:

  • Remove bun from burger

  • Add extra veggies (tomato, pickles, lettuce)

  • Drink water, avoid soda

  • Limit heavy sauces

  • Choose grilled over fried when you can