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A McDonald's Side Salad contains 17 calories per 1 item 3.1 oz (87g), with 0.9g protein, 3.7g carbs and 0.2g fat. Track it precisely with a digital kitchen scale.
McDonald's Side Salad Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per serving (87g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 17 kcal | 20 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9g | 1.0g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.7g | 4.3g |
| of which Sugars | 1.9g | 2.2g |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0.2g |
| of which Saturates | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fibre | 1.4g | 1.6g |
| Sodium | 10mg | 12.0mg |
| Potassium | 191mg | 220.0mg |
| Calcium | 21mg | 24.0mg |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.7mg |
| Vitamin C | 13.7mg | 15.7mg |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0.0µg |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
% 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.
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- Low in sodium (1% DV)
- A good source of vitamin C (17% DV)
- Calories: 1% DV
- Protein: 2% DV
- Carbohydrates: 2% DV
- Fibre: 6% DV
- Fat: 0% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 1% DV
- Potassium: 5% DV
- Calcium: 2% DV
- Iron: 4% DV
- Vitamin C: 17% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 0% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 0% 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.
Does mcdonald's side salad fit your diet?
Low-carb / keto
McDonald's Side Salad contains 4.3g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.
Weight management
At 20 calories per 100g, mcdonald's side salad is calorie-light relative to its volume, which can help keep a meal within a calorie target without needing very small portions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in a McDonald's Side Salad?
A McDonald's Side Salad contains 17 calories per 1 item 3.1 oz.
Is a McDonald's Side Salad unhealthy?
A McDonald's Side Salad has 17 calories and 0.2g of fat per serving — fine occasionally, best in moderation.
Similar items by calorie count
Other fast food items closest to mcdonald's side salad by calories per 100g:
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Side Salad (this page) | 20 kcal | 1.0g | 4.3g | 0.2g |
| McDonald's Bacon Ranch Salad without Chicken | 61 kcal | 4.1g | 4.2g | 3.6g |
| McDonald's Bacon Ranch Salad with Grilled Chicken | 81 kcal | 10.3g | 3.6g | 3.1g |
| McDonald's Newman'S Own Low Fat Balsamic Vinaigrette | 86 kcal | 0.2g | 24.6g | 5.9g |
| McDonald's Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait (without Granola) | 90 kcal | 2.5g | 17.7g | 1.1g |
| McDonald's Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait | 105 kcal | 2.7g | 20.7g | 1.3g |
| McDonald's Bacon Ranch Salad with Crispy Chicken | 122 kcal | 8.8g | 6.1g | 6.3g |
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Figures from the USDA FoodData Central Branded Foods dataset (CC0 1.0).