McDonald’s Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Sandwich
McDonald’s breakfast sandwich is made with bacon, egg, and a slice of American cheese served on a warm buttermilk biscuit.
Each serving contains 460 calories, 26 grams of fat, 39 grams of carbohydrates, and 17 grams of protein.
Read this guide for a detailed overview of the nutrition information, calories, ingredients, and allergens in McDonald’s bacon, egg & cheese sandwich.
Breakfast Sandwich Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts, including calories, is presented based on a single serving measured as one breakfast sandwich.
Calories
There are 460 total calories in McDonald’s Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Sandwich.
Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:
Half of the total calories are derived from dietary fat. Carbohydrates deliver 34% of the total calories and the remaining 15% is from protein.
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by McDonald’s. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the sandwich is prepared.
Nutrition Facts
Amount (%DV) per Sandwich
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Calories |
460 |
%DV |
|
Total Fat |
26g |
34% |
|
Saturated Fat |
13g |
66% |
|
Trans Fat |
0g | |
|
Cholesterol |
215mg |
72% |
|
Sodium |
1330mg |
58% |
|
Carbohydrates |
39g |
14% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
2g |
6% |
|
Total Sugars |
3g | |
|
Protein |
17g |
%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
Daily Value (%DV) measures how much of a specific nutrient is in one sandwich, relative to the recommended limit.
Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more). Compare foods and balance choices based on your diet plan.
As shown in the chart below, McDonald’s breakfast sandwich is low in added sugars,but high in saturated fat and sodium.
|
%DV |
Level | |
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Saturated Fat |
66% |
HIGH |
|
Sodium |
58% |
HIGH |
|
Added Sugars |
2% |
LOW |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
As shown in the table below, the fast food breakfast sandwich is low in added sugars, but high in saturated fat and sodium.
Dietary Fats
Each serving contains 26 grams of total fat, including 13 grams of saturated fat. That is high.
For reference, the FDA states that a nutrient with a 20% or greater daily value is considered high. Saturated fat in the biscuit sandwich has a 66% daily value.
Fat Daily Value
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
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per Serving |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value | |
|
Total Fat |
26g |
78g |
34% |
|
Saturated Fat |
13g |
20g |
66% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING
Learn more about fast food nutrition. Review the reports for an Egg McMuffin and Burger King’s Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissan’Wich.
Check the amount of saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium per serving to make informed decisions about which menu item is the best option for your diet.
Sodium
There are 1,330 milligrams of sodium in a single biscuit sandwich. That’s over half the recommended limit (based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet).
Check nutrition facts in McDonald’s full menu
McDonald’s Sandwich Ingredients and Allergens
Here are the lists of ingredients in the biscuit, cheese, bacon, and egg.
Ingredients
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Biscuit |
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Enriched Flour, Cultured Nonfat Buttermilk, Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Water, Leavening, Salt, Sugar, Modified Cellulose, Wheat Protein Isolate, Natural Flavor, Modified Food Starch, Xanthan Gum, Soy Lecithin. |
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Applewood Smoked Bacon |
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Pork Bellies Cured With Water, Salt, Sugar, Natural Smoke Flavor, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, and Sodium Nitrite. |
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Pasteurized Process American Cheese |
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Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, and Color Added. |
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Folded Egg |
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Eggs, Nonfat Milk, Modified Food Starch, Salt, and Citric Acid. |
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Butters |
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Cream, Salt, and Pasteurized Cream (butterfat). |
Allergens
The bacon, egg & cheese breakfast sandwich is made with ingredients that contain milk, soy, and wheat.
Check the list of disclosed allergens in McDonald’s menu.
Fast Food Breakfast Sandwich
Nutrition Comparison: Breakfast Sandwiches
The following table provides a summary of the nutrition facts of popular breakfast sandwiches served at fast food restaurants across the nation.
Use the small arrows in the top row to sort the data by calories, fat, carbs, or protein.
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| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panera Bread | Sausage & Egg on Asiago Bagel | 810 | 50g | 58g | 32g | 1460mg |
| Burger King | Double Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 730 | 55g | 30g | 28g | 1660mg |
| Dunkin' | Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich | 650 | 32g | 58g | 31g | 1360mg |
| Dunkin' | Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant | 500 | 32g | 34g | 18g | 810mg |
| Burger King | Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 500 | 34g | 28g | 19g | 1040mg |
| 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 | 360 | 21g | 28g | 15g | 810mg |
| Burger King | Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 310 | 17g | 28g | 12g | 640mg |
| White Castle | Original Slider with Egg & Cheese | 280 | 18g | 17g | 14g | 600mg |
| Dunkin' | Bacon Wake-Up Wrap | 220 | 13g | 15g | 10g | 590mg |
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.
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