McDonald’s Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel
McDonald’s Bacon, Egg & Cheese sandwich is made with thick-cut Applewood smoked bacon, a folded egg, and two slices of melty American cheese. It’s topped with a special creamy breakfast sauce and served on a toasted plain bagel.
One bagel sandwich has 590 calories, 30 grams fat, 56 grams carbohydrates, and 25 grams protein.
Review this fast food nutrition report for an analysis of the calories and a complete overview of nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in a McDonald’s breakfast sandwich.
Bagel breakfast sandwiches may be available only for a limited time at select McDonald’s locations.
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel Nutrition Information
Nutrition facts are based on standard formulations and FDA-approved estimates for a single serving measured as one breakfast bagel sandwich.
Calories in Bagel Sandwich
There are 590 calories in a single serving of the breakfast sandwich from McDonald’s fast food restaurant.
Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:
Calories by Macronutrient
The greatest proportion (46%) of total calories in McDonald’s bacon & egg bagel sandwich with cheese is derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates contribute 37% of the calories, and the remaining 17% is from protein.
Calories by macronutrient are rounded estimates based on the nutrition facts information provided by McDonald’s fast food restaurant. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the sandwich is prepared at time of order.
Time to Burn Calories
An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 50 minutes to burn off the calories from McD’s bacon, egg, and cheese bagel sandwich.
Here is a list of approximate times required to burn 590 calories, by type of exercise.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 590 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Nutrition Facts
Here is a summary of the nutrition facts in a McDonald’s bagel sandwich made with egg, bacon, and cheese.
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Amount (%DV) per sandwich
Red indicates %DV is high.
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Calories |
590 |
%DV |
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Total Fat |
30g |
38% |
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Saturated Fat |
12g |
60% |
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Trans Fat |
0.5g | |
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Cholesterol |
245mg |
82% |
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Sodium |
1320mg |
57% |
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Carbohydrates |
56g |
20% |
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Dietary Fiber |
2g |
7% |
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Total Sugars |
7g | |
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Added Sugars |
2g |
4% |
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Protein |
25g |
%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.
Daily Value
bacon, egg, cheese bagel sandwich
Daily Value (%DV) measures the amount of a nutrient per serving of food, relative to the recommended limit. Use %DV to compare and select foods for a balanced diet.
As shown in the chart below, McDonald’s breakfast sandwich is high in cholesterol and sodium.
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%DV |
Level | |
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Dietary Cholesterol |
82% |
HIGH |
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Sodium |
57% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calorie diet. FDA suggests a %DV of 5% or less is low and 20% or more is high.
Dietary Fats
One serving of McDonald’s breakfast bagel sandwich has 30 grams of total fat, including 12 grams of saturated fat. That is high on both counts.
Calculate Daily Value of Fat in Sandwich
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
An example is shown in the data table below. McDonald’s bagel sandwich with bacon, egg, and cheese contains 30 grams of total fat, which is 38% of the recommended daily limit of 78 grams.
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per Sandwich |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value | |
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Total Fat |
30g |
78g |
38% |
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Saturated Fat |
12g |
20g |
60% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
Sandwich is High in Saturated Fat
Dietary Guidelines for Americans (published by the US Department of Health and Human Services) recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.
One bacon & egg breakfast sandwich has 110 calories from saturated fat alone. That’s about 19% of the total calories per serving.
Summary of Fat in McDonald’s Bagel Sandwich
Per serving
Note: Saturated fats are found in animal fats, baked goods, pizza, and vegetable shortening, among other food items. The FDA recommends choosing foods lower in saturated fat.
Sodium
There are 1,320 milligrams of sodium in McDonald’s Bacon Egg Cheese Bagel.
The amount of sodium per serving is over half the FDA-recommended limit for an entire day.
According to the FDA, a nutrient that contributes a 20% or greater daily value could be considered high. To that end, the bacon, egg, & cheese bagel is high in dietary fats, total carbs, cholesterol, and sodium.
Daily Value (%DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the standard measure used by the FDA for general nutrition advice. Calorie needs vary. Your %DV may be higher or lower depending on height, weight, and physical activity.
Breakfast Sandwich Ingredients
Here is the complete list of ingredients in a McDonald’s Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel Sandwich.
Ingredients in Plain Bagel |
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Enriched Flour, Water, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Salt, Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Tapioca Starch, Dough Conditioners (ascorbic acid and enzymes) |
Ingredients in Folded Egg |
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Eggs, Nonfat Milk, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Citric Acid |
Ingredients in American Cheese |
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Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, and Color Added |
Applewood Smoked Bacon |
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Pork Bellies Cured with Water, Salt, Sugar, Natural Smoke Flavor, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite |
Ingredients in Breakfast Sauce |
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Soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolks, Egg Whites, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Corn Syrup Solids, Sugar, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Modified Food Starch, Spices, Natural Flavors, Dehydrated Cheddar Cheese, Yeast Extract, Buttermilk Powder, Whey Powder, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Extractives of Turmeric (color), Natural Smoke Flavor, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (corn, and soybean), Calcium Disodium EDTA (protect flavor) |
Ingredients in Butter |
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Cream, Salt, Pasteurized Cream (butterfat) |
Allergens
The breakfast sandwich is made with egg, milk, soy, and wheat. The plain bagel may also contain sesame.
Check list of declared allergens in McDonald’s breakfast menu items
Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts, ingredients, allergens source: McDonald’s official website. Bagel sandwich product image courtesy of McDonald’s. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for fast food nutrition research and commentary.
I wish the breakfast sauce, and all other ‘sauces’ did not contain derivatives of MSG. If you reference ‘truthinlabeling.org’ there is a comprehensive list. Many people have side effects from this ‘added’ preservative/flavor enhancer’ and cannot pinpoint it. It is a serious hidden health concern.
Thank you for sharing the additional resource. For those who are interested to learn more, Truth in Labeling publishes a list of ingredients (e.g., soy sauce, yeast extract, whey protein, malted barley, dextrose, etc.) that contain or are suspected to contain processed free glutamic acid. Here is the link: https://www.truthinlabeling.org/assets/names_table.pdf.