McDonald’s Calorie Calculator: Build Your Meal and Count Calories
Add McDonald’s menu items to build your meal, and this calculator totals the calories, protein, carbs, fat, sodium and sugar as you go, with each nutrient shown as a share of the daily value. It covers 153 McDonald’s USA menu items and sizes using McDonald’s own nutrition data, and also shows which allergens your meal contains.
McDonald’s Calorie Calculator
Search or choose an item, tap Add to meal, and change quantities with the plus and minus buttons. Totals update instantly, and percent daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Or start from a popular meal:
Nutrition from McDonald's USA for standard recipes. Customizing an item, such as removing cheese or sauce, changes the real totals.
Calories in Popular McDonald's Meals
A medium Big Mac meal with a Coca-Cola comes to 1,170 calories, more than half of a 2,000-calorie day. Swapping the soda for water or Diet Coke saves 270 calories without changing the food.
| Meal | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Mac meal (medium) | 1,170 | 30 g | 49 g | 1,385 mg |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese meal | 1,110 | 35 g | 41 g | 1,465 mg |
| 10 pc McNuggets meal (medium) | 1,000 | 28 g | 39 g | 1,175 mg |
| McChicken, small fries, water | 620 | 17 g | 32 g | 750 mg |
| Egg McMuffin, Hash Browns, coffee | 455 | 19 g | 21 g | 1,090 mg |
| Hamburger, Apple Slices, water | 265 | 12 g | 9 g | 510 mg |
| 6 pc McNuggets, Apple Slices, Diet Coke | 265 | 14 g | 15 g | 550 mg |
McDonald's Meals Under 500 Calories
Pair one sandwich or nugget box with Apple Slices or a small fries and a zero-calorie drink, and many McDonald's meals stay under 500 calories. These combinations are sorted by protein.
| Meal (with water, unsweetened tea or Diet Coke) | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| McCrispy Strips (3 Piece) + Apple Slices | 415 | 31 g |
| 10 Piece Chicken McNuggets + Apple Slices | 425 | 23 g |
| McDouble + Apple Slices | 405 | 22 g |
| 6 Piece Chicken McNuggets + World Famous Fries (Small) | 480 | 17 g |
| Ranch Snack Wrap + Apple Slices | 415 | 17 g |
| Spicy Snack Wrap + Apple Slices | 405 | 17 g |
| Filet-O-Fish + Apple Slices | 395 | 16 g |
| Cheeseburger + Apple Slices | 315 | 15 g |
For the full ranking of light and heavy items, see our McDonald's nutrition and calories guide.
High-Protein Picks for Your Meal
If you're counting protein as well as calories, McCrispy Strips, McNuggets and the Quarter Pounder burgers give the most protein for their calories.
| Item | Calories | Protein | Protein per 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCrispy Strips (3 Piece) | 400 | 31 g | 7.8 g |
| McCrispy Strips (4 Piece) | 530 | 41 g | 7.7 g |
| Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese | 740 | 48 g | 6.5 g |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese | 520 | 30 g | 5.8 g |
| Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese | 630 | 36 g | 5.7 g |
| Double Cheeseburger | 440 | 25 g | 5.7 g |
| McDouble | 390 | 22 g | 5.6 g |
| 10 Piece Chicken McNuggets | 410 | 23 g | 5.6 g |
Daily Values Used in the Calculator
Percent daily value (% DV) shows how much of a day's recommended amount your meal provides, using the FDA's reference values for a 2,000-calorie diet.
| Nutrient | Daily value | What a high-sodium McDonald's meal can reach |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 2,000 | A large meal can pass 1,000 |
| Total fat | 78 g | Double burgers and large fries add up fastest |
| Saturated fat | 20 g | Cheese, butter and shakes |
| Sodium | 2,300 mg | Many sandwich meals reach half a day's limit |
| Carbohydrates | 275 g | Shakes and sodas add the most |
| Protein | 50 g | Most sandwiches supply a third or more |
Your own needs depend on age, sex and activity. Talk to a health professional for personal advice.
How to Use the McDonald's Calorie Calculator
Three ways to get an accurate total.
- Add every part of the order, including the drink, sauces and dips; a Tangy BBQ cup or a sweet tea adds more than people expect.
- Match the size; small, medium and large fries and drinks are listed separately.
- Adjust for changes: no cheese or no sauce lowers the real total, so treat the result as the standard-recipe number.
Checking allergens too? The calculator lists them for your meal, and our allergen menu explains each one.
McDonald's Calorie Calculator FAQ
How many calories are in a Big Mac meal?
About 1,170 calories for the medium size with fries and a Coca-Cola.
How many calories should a McDonald's meal have?
On a 2,000-calorie day, a meal of 500 to 700 calories leaves room for other meals; many combinations here stay under 500.
What is the lowest-calorie meal at McDonald's?
A Hamburger with Apple Slices and water is about 265 calories.
Does the calculator include sauces and drinks?
Yes. Every sauce, dip and drink size with McDonald's nutrition data is in the item list.
Is the McDonald's calorie calculator accurate?
It uses McDonald's own nutrition figures for standard recipes; real portions and customizations can vary slightly.
How We Built This Calculator
- Nutrition: McDonald's USA nutrition information for each item and size
- Daily values: FDA reference daily values for a 2,000-calorie diet
Menu Facts USA is an independent guide. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by McDonald's Corporation. Big Mac, McNuggets, McCrispy, McFlurry and related names are trademarks of McDonald's. If you have a food allergy, confirm ingredients with your restaurant before ordering.