Sausage McMuffin without the English Muffin
A McMuffin without the Muffin? Although we wouldn’t suggest renaming it as the “Sausage Mc” and we’re not even sure you can order the sandwich without the muffin, you might enjoy a quick summary of how the total calories vary with or without certain components of the ever popular McMuffin breakfast sandwich.
McDonald’s fast food restaurant provides a high level of transparency into the nutritional information for its menu items. All data is sourced directly from the fast food giant.
Read through this report for a complete overview of the nutrition and calories in the Sausage McMuffin with Egg without the English Muffin.
Sausage McMuffin Nutritional Information
Nutritional information is presented based on a single serving measured as one Sausage McMuffin, including the egg and cheese, but without the English Muffin.
Daily value (% DV) illustrates how much one nutrient per serving contributes to the recommended daily limit for an adult diet of 2,000 calories. Use the %DV to compare foods and balance the best menu options for your diet plan.
The table below shows that a McMuffin contains a high level of saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium.
Serving size: 1 Sandwich (no bread)
340 Calories
% DAILY VALUE
Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).
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%DV |
Level | |
|---|---|---|
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Saturated Fat |
60% |
HIGH |
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Cholesterol |
93% |
HIGH |
|
Sodium |
25% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
There are 340 calories in a McDonald’s Sausage McMuffin with egg without the bread.
Here is a summary of the total calories by macronutrient in one serving.
By excluding the muffin, only 3% of the total calories are derived from carbohydrates. Dietary fats make up nearly 80% of the calories, and the remaining 18% is from protein.
McDonald’s Sausage & Egg McMuffin (no bread)
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe breakout of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by McDonald’s. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how it’s prepared, or due to topping choices.
Dietary Fat Delivers Higher Portion of Total Calories
Although the 270 calories from fat is about the same as in the standard McMuffin, the percentage of calories from fat increases significantly.
That’s because when we remove the English muffin, the reduction in total calories (from 480 to 340) is primarily a result of fewer carbohydrates.
- McMuffin with the english muffin contains 30g of carbs
- McMuffin without the english muffin contains 3g of carbs
Said differently, dietary fat in the sausage, egg, and cheese remains the same, but total calories decline.
The 270 calories from fat is now a much higher portion of the total 340 calories compared to a standard serving of the Sausage McMuffin with Egg.
By comparison, carbs make up a quarter of the total calories in the regular Sausage McMuffin with Egg, which has 480 total calories.
Total Fat
Given the main ingredients are still sausage, egg, and cheese, it is no surprise that there is a high portion of dietary fat in this breakfast sandwich.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
One McMuffin without the English muffin contains 30 grams of total fat, including 12 grams of saturated fat. That is high.
There is zero trans fat when the sandwich is made without the English muffin.
Sodium
A single serving of this breakfast sandwich without the toasted muffin contains 570 milligrams of sodium. That’s about 30% less sodium compared with the breakfast sandwich served on the English muffin.
However, 570mg of sodium is still high with a 25% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet).
Nutrition Facts
Amount per: 1 Sandwich (no english muffin)
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Calories |
340 |
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%DV | ||
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Total Fat |
30g |
38% |
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Saturated Fat |
12g |
60% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
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Cholesterol |
280mg |
93% |
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Sodium |
570mg |
25% |
|
Carbohydrates |
3g |
1% |
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Dietary Fiber |
1g |
2% |
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Total Sugars |
1g | |
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Added Sugars |
0g |
0% |
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Protein |
15g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Compare nutrition facts to the Breakfast Sandwich with Sausage from White Castle and the similar breakfast sandwich with sausage, egg and cheese served on a bagel from Panera Bread. Check the amount of saturated fats and sodium to find the best option for your diet.
To wrap up our detailed overview of the nutritional value, here is a data table comparing the nutritional value in standard order of this breakfast sandwich to our customized version without the bread.
| STANDARD MCMUFFIN | WITHOUT BREAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 480 | 340 |
| Total Fat | 31g | 30g |
| — Saturated Fat | 12g | 12g |
| — Trans Fat | 0.5g | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 280mg | 280mg |
| Sodium | 830mg | 570mg |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 3g |
| Sugars | 2g | 1g |
| Protein | 20g | 15g |
Sausage McMuffin Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
In addition to the ingredients used to make the patty and cheese, this McMuffin sandwich includes an Egg, Salted Butter (cream, salt), and Clarified Butter (pasteurized cream).
Here is the complete list of ingredients in McDonald’s sausage patty and American cheese.
Sausage Patty
Ingredients in sausage:Pork, Water, Salt, Spices, Dextrose, Sugar, Rosemary Extract, and Natural Flavors.
Pasteurized Process American Cheese
Ingredients in cheese:Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, and Color Added.
Excluded Ingredients: English Muffin
The following list of ingredients are used in the English Muffin. We include it here for informational purposes to help you determine whether the breakfast sandwich made with and without the bread is best for your diet.
Ingredients in English muffin:Enriched Flour, Water, Yeast, Yellow Corn Meal, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Salt, Dough Conditioners, Wheat Gluten, Cultured Wheat Flour, Citric Acid, Baking Soda, and Fumaric Acid.
What is Sodium Citrate?
Sodium citrate – listed as an ingredient in the American Cheese – is the sodium salt of citric acid.
It’s a mild alkali that is often used to regulate acidity during the production of certain foods. This additive is also used as an emulsifier for oils.
For example, it prevents cheese from becoming greasy when melted. The reason it works is because the sodium acts as a substitute for the calcium that would otherwise help the cheese proteins bind.
When cheese is heated, proteins separate. Sodium citrate acts as an emulsifier to hold the fat and water together, resulting in a smooth melted cheese without lumps.
Accordingly, the ingredient is useful in cheese sauces, fondues, jam, ice cream, and other processed foods.
Allergens
This sandwich is made with ingredients that contain egg, soy, and milk.
If you order the classic version of this breakfast sandwich, the English muffin is made with wheat and may contain sesame.
Fast Food Breakfast Sandwiches
Nutrition in Fast Food Breakfast Sandwiches
Use the the following table to compare calories and nutrients in McDonald’s Sausage Egg McMuffin to other top breakfast sandwich options from other popular fast food restaurants.
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| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panera Bread | Sausage & Egg on Asiago Bagel | 820 | 51g | 58g | 32g | 1490mg |
| Burger King | Double Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 720 | 54g | 31g | 29g | 1620mg |
| Dunkin' | Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich | 650 | 32g | 58g | 31g | 1360mg |
| Dunkin' | Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel | 520 | 18g | 67g | 23g | 1200mg |
| Burger King | Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 510 | 34g | 30g | 20g | 1030mg |
| McDonald's | Sausage McMuffin with Egg | 480 | 31g | 30g | 20g | 830mg |
| Dunkin' | Turkey Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich | 470 | 25g | 39g | 23g | 1080mg |
| McDonald's | Sausage Biscuit | 460 | 30g | 37g | 11g | 1090mg |
| McDonald's | Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 460 | 26g | 39g | 17g | 1330mg |
| White Castle | Breakfast Toast with Sausage | 420 | 27g | 29g | 16g | 850mg |
| McDonald's | Sausage McMuffin | 400 | 26g | 29g | 14g | 760mg |
| Burger King | Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 370 | 21g | 30g | 16g | 820mg |
| Burger King | Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 330 | 18g | 30g | 13g | 660mg |
| White Castle | Original Slider with Egg & Cheese | 280 | 18g | 17g | 14g | 600mg |
| Dunkin' | Bacon Wake-Up Wrap | 220 | 13g | 15g | 10g | 590mg |
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: McDonald’s