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A McDonald's Egg McMuffin contains 287 calories per 1 sandwich (126g), with 17.1g protein, 27.3g carbs and 12.2g fat. Track it precisely with a digital kitchen scale.
McDonald's Egg McMuffin Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per serving (126g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 287 kcal | 228 kcal |
| Protein | 17.1g | 13.6g |
| Carbohydrates | 27.3g | 21.7g |
| of which Sugars | 2.6g | 2.1g |
| Fat | 12.2g | 9.7g |
| of which Saturates | 4.5g | 3.6g |
| Fibre | 1.4g | 1.1g |
| Sodium | 777mg | 617.0mg |
| Potassium | 218mg | 173.0mg |
| Calcium | 242mg | 192.0mg |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 2.3mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 1.2mg |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0.0µg |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5mg | 0.4mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in protein (27% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of fat (12% DV)
- A good source of calcium (15% DV)
- A good source of iron (13% DV)
- High in riboflavin (B2) (31% DV) — an excellent source
- High in sodium (27% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 11% DV
- Protein: 27% DV
- Carbohydrates: 8% DV
- Fibre: 4% DV
- Fat: 12% DV
- Saturated fat: 18% DV
- Sodium: 27% DV
- Potassium: 4% DV
- Calcium: 15% DV
- Iron: 13% DV
- Vitamin C: 1% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 0% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 31% DV
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Good to know
Customisations (extra cheese, sauce, no bun) change the numbers meaningfully — the figures here are for the standard menu item as sold.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in a McDonald's Egg McMuffin?
A McDonald's Egg McMuffin contains 287 calories per 1 sandwich.
Is a McDonald's Egg McMuffin unhealthy?
A McDonald's Egg McMuffin has 287 calories and 12.2g of fat per serving — fine occasionally, best in moderation.
Similar items by calorie count
Other fast food items closest to mcdonald's egg mcmuffin by calories per 100g:
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Egg McMuffin (this page) | 228 kcal | 13.6g | 21.7g | 9.7g |
| Chick-Fil-A Chick-n-Strips | 228 kcal | 21.4g | 10.4g | 11.2g |
| McDonald's Hotcakes (plain) | 228 kcal | 6.0g | 38.3g | 5.8g |
| McDonald's Premium Crispy Chicken Classic Sandwich | 228 kcal | 12.1g | 25.5g | 8.7g |
| Taco Bell Original Taco with Beef, Cheese and Lettuce | 229 kcal | 8.9g | 19.9g | 12.7g |
| Taco Bell Soft Taco with Steak | 225 kcal | 11.8g | 17.2g | 12.1g |
| KFC Fried Chicken, Original Recipe, Breast, Meat and Skin with Breading | 231 kcal | 21.9g | 6.3g | 13.1g |
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Figures from the USDA FoodData Central Branded Foods dataset (CC0 1.0).