McDonald’s Breakfast Burrito: Price, Calories & What’s Inside
McDonald’s Sausage Burrito is the chain’s only breakfast burrito: scrambled eggs, pork sausage, tomatoes, green chiles and onions with American cheese, rolled in a soft flour tortilla. At 310 calories and under $3 at many restaurants, it’s one of the lightest and cheapest ways to eat breakfast at McDonald’s.
How Much Is a Breakfast Burrito at McDonald’s?
A McDonald’s Sausage Burrito typically costs $2.69 to $2.99. It’s on the Under $3 menu at participating restaurants, and two burritos usually cost less than one Sausage McMuffin with Egg.
| Order | Typical price | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sausage Burrito | $2.69–$2.99 | 310 | 13 g |
| 2 Sausage Burritos | $5.38 to $5.98 | 620 | 26 g |
| Sausage Burrito Meal | $11.09 | 760 | 28 g |
*Prices are set by each restaurant. Prices shown are typical US prices reported online in October 2026, not prices from your restaurant; your local price can be higher or lower. “—” means we don’t have a reliable price yet. Nutrition: McDonald’s USA official data.
What’s in a McDonald’s Sausage Burrito?
The Sausage Burrito has three components: a scrambled egg, sausage and vegetable filling; a slice of American cheese; and a flour tortilla. The filling is made with whole eggs, pork, tomatoes, skim milk, green chilies and onions.
| Component | Main ingredients |
|---|---|
| Egg, sausage and vegetable mix | Whole eggs, pork, tomatoes, skim milk, green chilies, onions, spices |
| Flour tortilla | Enriched wheat flour, water, shortening, leavening |
| American cheese | Pasteurized process American cheese |
It has a mild, savory flavor; the green chilies add taste rather than heat. Unlike McDonald’s egg sandwiches, it uses scrambled egg, not a folded or round egg.
Sausage Burrito Calories and Nutrition
One McDonald’s Sausage Burrito has 310 calories, 13 g of protein, 17 g of fat (7 g saturated), 25 g of carbohydrates and 800 mg of sodium. That ties the Egg McMuffin as the lightest McDonald’s breakfast item with meat.
| Nutrient | 1 burrito | 2 burritos |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 | 620 |
| Total fat | 17 g | 34 g |
| Saturated fat | 7 g | 14 g |
| Cholesterol | 170 mg | 340 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g | 50 g |
| Sugars | 2 g | 4 g |
| Protein | 13 g | 26 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg | 1,600 mg |
McDonald’s USA nutrition data. Two burritos reach 1,600 mg of sodium, about 70% of the daily limit.
Should You Order One Burrito or Two?
One burrito works as a light breakfast or a side; most adults order two for a full meal. Two burritos match a Sausage McMuffin with Egg on protein while costing less at typical prices.
| 2 Sausage Burritos | Sausage McMuffin with Egg | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $5.68 | $6.59 |
| Calories | 620 | 480 |
| Protein | 26 g | 20 g |
| Sodium | 1,600 mg | 830 mg |
The trade-off is sodium: two burritos carry nearly twice as much. Compare every McMuffin in our McMuffin guide.
Sausage Burrito Meal
McDonald’s sells the burrito as a meal with two burritos, Hash Browns and a small McCafé Premium Roast Coffee.
| Meal option | Typical price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Sausage Burrito Meal | $11.09 | 2 burritos, Hash Browns, small coffee |
| Build it yourself | $10.76 | 2 burritos, Hash Browns and a small coffee bought separately |
At typical reported prices, building the meal yourself from individual items often costs less than the combo. Check both in the app; see the side in our Hash Browns guide.
Is the Sausage Burrito a Good Value?
Yes. At about 4.6 g of protein per dollar, the Sausage Burrito beats the Egg McMuffin and every biscuit with egg at typical prices. Only three breakfast items deliver more: the Egg and Cheese Bagel, the Sausage McMuffin and the Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel.
See all current breakfast offers, including the $4 Breakfast Meal Deal, in our value menu guide.
Sausage Burrito vs Other Light Breakfasts
If you want a breakfast under about 400 calories at McDonald’s, the Sausage Burrito is one of five realistic choices. Only the Egg McMuffin (17 g) and Sausage McMuffin (14 g) carry more protein, and only the oatmeal costs less.
| Item | Calories | Protein | Sodium | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sausage Burrito | 310 | 13 g | 800 mg | $2.69–$2.99 |
| Egg McMuffin | 310 | 17 g | 770 mg | $4.29 |
| Fruit & Maple Oatmeal | 320 | 6 g | 150 mg | $1.99 |
| Egg and Cheese Biscuit | 390 | 13 g | 1,110 mg | Varies |
| Sausage McMuffin | 400 | 14 g | 760 mg | $2.67 |
McDonald’s USA nutrition data and typical reported prices, October 2026.
Sausage Burrito Allergens and Dietary Notes
Useful if you avoid certain foods.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Allergens | Egg, milk, wheat and soy, per McDonald’s USA |
| Gluten-free? | No. The tortilla is made with wheat flour. |
| Pork-free or vegetarian? | No. Pork sausage is cooked into the egg filling. |
| Dairy-free? | No. It contains cheese, and the filling includes skim milk. |
| Lower-sodium swap | Fruit & Maple Oatmeal, at 150 mg |
Sausage Burrito Ordering Tips
Small tweaks that people swear by.
- Add hot sauce. Ask for any hot sauce packets your restaurant has; the filling itself is mild.
- Add a hash brown inside. Tuck a Hash Browns patty into the burrito for crunch.
- Ask for no cheese. This trims some fat and sodium.
- Order before the switch. Burritos leave the menu with the rest of breakfast; check our breakfast hours guide.
McDonald’s Breakfast Burrito FAQ
Does McDonald's have a breakfast burrito?
Yes. The Sausage Burrito is McDonald's only breakfast burrito on the US menu.
Is the McDonald's Sausage Burrito spicy?
No. It contains green chilies, but the flavor is mild.
How many burritos come in the Sausage Burrito Meal?
Two, along with Hash Browns and a small coffee.
Is the McDonald's burrito made with real eggs?
Yes. The filling lists whole eggs as its first ingredient.
Can I get a Sausage Burrito without sausage?
You can ask, but McDonald's mixes the sausage into the egg filling in advance, so most restaurants can't remove it.
How We Checked This Post
- Nutrition, ingredients and allergens: McDonald’s USA product data for the Sausage Burrito and Sausage Burrito Meal
- Deals: McDonald’s USA McValue announcement of April 2, 2026
- Prices: typical US prices reported online in October 2026; your restaurant sets its own price
Menu Facts USA is an independent guide. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by McDonald’s Corporation. McMuffin, McValue and related names are trademarks of McDonald’s. If you have a food allergy, confirm ingredients with your restaurant before ordering.
