Calories in 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.
I appreciate McDonald’s effort to provide greater transparency into the nutritional information for its menu items. We source all of the data directly from the fast food giant and check for updates on a regular basis.
Read this post for a breakdown of the nutrition and calories in the Sausage McMuffin® with Egg without the English Muffin. Enjoy!
Calories and Nutrition
Nutritional information is presented based on a single serving measured as one Sausage McMuffin, including the egg and cheese, but without the English Muffin. Percentage daily value (% DV) measures how much one nutrient per serving contributes to a 2,000 daily diet.
Calories
There are 340 Calories in McDonald’s Sausage McMuffin with Egg without the bread. Nearly 80% of total calories are derived from fat. Protein makes up about 18% of the total calories.
Carbohydrates contribute only about 3% of the 340 total calories. The following list illustrates total calories by macronutrient (i.e., fat, carbs, protein).
- Fat: 270 calories
- Carbs: 10 calories
- Protein: 60 calories
- Total: 340 calories per serving
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 increase 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.
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 a standard serving of the Sausage McMuffin with Egg, which has 480 total calories.
The 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.
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.
One McMuffin without the English muffin contains 30 grams of total fat, including 12 grams of saturated fat.
Interestingly, there is zero trans fat when the breakfast excludes 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 Summary
1 Sausage Egg McMuffin (excluding English muffin)
CALORIES
340TOTAL FAT
30g(38%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
3g(1%DV)
PROTEIN
15g(30%DV)
| Saturated Fat | 12g (60%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 280mg (93%DV) |
| Sodium | 570mg (25%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g (2%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 1g |
| Added Sugars | 0g (0%DV) |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Ingredients and Allergens
Sausage, Egg & Cheese McMuffin 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
Pork, Water, Salt, Spices, Dextrose, Sugar, Rosemary Extract, and Natural Flavors.
Pasteurized Process American Cheese
Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, and Color Added.
Excluded Ingredients: 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 or holes. This is why sodium citrate is useful in cheese sauces, fondues, jam, ice cream, and other food.
Allergens
This sandwich is also 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. It may also contain sesame.
Nutrition Facts Comparison
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.
You can click the small arrows in the top row to sort the data by restaurant, calories, fat, carbs, or protein. If you’re viewing the table on a small device, click the green + icon to expand the row and display additional information.
| 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 |
| Panera Bread | Egg & Cheese on Brioche | 380 | 19g | 32g | 19g | 510mg |
| 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
