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McDonald's nutrition: calories in the menu favorites

Big Mac at McDonald's has 590 calories: 25 g protein, 46 g carbs, 34 g fat. Quarter Pounder with Cheese comes to 520. Across the 18 items on this page, calories run from Hash Browns at 140 up to Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese at 740. The numbers are the ones McDonald's publishes.

Calories and macros on the menu

ItemCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Big Mac59025 g46 g34 g
Quarter Pounder with Cheese52030 g42 g26 g
Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese74048 g43 g42 g
McDouble40022 g33 g20 g
Cheeseburger30015 g32 g13 g
Hamburger25012 g31 g9 g
McCrispy47027 g46 g20 g
McChicken40014 g39 g21 g
Filet-O-Fish39016 g39 g19 g
Chicken McNuggets10 piece41023 g26 g24 g
French Friesmedium3205 g43 g15 g
Egg McMuffin31017 g30 g13 g
Sausage McMuffin with Egg48020 g30 g31 g
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit46019 g39 g26 g
Sausage Burrito30012 g25 g16 g
Hash Browns1402 g18 g8 g
Vanilla Cone2005 g33 g5 g
McFlurry with M&M'sregular64013 g96 g21 g

Lighter picks

The five lowest-calorie items on this page all stay at or under 300 calories. Protein is listed so you can spot the ones that still feed a training day.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the lowest-calorie option at McDonald's?

Hash Browns is the lightest item on this page at 140 calories. Vanilla Cone is next at 200. The lighter picks list above collects the five lowest.

How many calories are in the McDonald's Big Mac?

Big Mac has 590 calories, with 25 g of protein, 46 g of carbs, and 34 g of fat, straight from the nutrition data McDonald's publishes.

Which McDonald's item has the most protein?

Of the items on this page, Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese leads with 48 g of protein for its 740 calories. That works out to 6.5 g of protein per 100 calories.

Where do these numbers come from?

Values as published by McDonald's; portions and recipes change — check the source for current numbers. The link at the bottom of this page goes to the chain's official nutrition page, which carries the latest numbers.

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A note on accuracy: calculators like this one provide estimates based on population-level formulas — your real needs vary with genetics, muscle mass, medical conditions, and more. Results are for information only and are not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or exercise, especially if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or are under 18.

Nutrition data: McDonald's published nutrition information. Values as published by McDonald's; portions and recipes change — check the source for current numbers.