McDonald’s Baked Apple Pie

McDonald's Baked Apple Pie with list of ingredients.

McDonald’s Baked Apple Pie is made with 100% American-grown apples and a lattice crust.

There are 230 calories, 11 grams fat, 33 grams total carbs, and 2 grams protein in one apple pie.

Read this guide for a comprehensive overview of the nutrition facts, calories, ingredients, and allergens in McDonald’s baked apple pie.

Baked Apple Pie Nutritional Information

Nutrition facts are based on a single serving measured as one apple pie.

McDonald's apple pie with chart illustrating high amount of saturated fat.

Calories

There are 230 calories in McDonald’s Baked Apple Pie.

Here is a summary of by macronutrient, per serving:

  • 95 calories from fat
  • 130 calories from total carbs
  • 5 calories from protein

Over half of the total calories are derived from carbohydrates. Dietary fat makes up about 41% of the total calories, and the remaining 2% is from protein.

McDonald’s Apple Pie

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
Calories
95 calories from fat
41%
130 calories from carbS
57%
5 calories from Protein
2%

The summary of calories by macronutrient above is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by McDonald’s fast food restaurant.

An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 20 minutes to burn off the calories from McDonald’s baked apple pie.

Here is a list of the approximate times required to burn off the 230 calories, by type of exercise.

ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 230 CALORIES

  • Run 20 minutes
  • Play Racquetball 30 minutes
  • Walk 1 hour
McDonald's apple pie and chart with calories per macronutrient.

Here is a summary of the nutrition facts for McDonald’s baked apple pie.

Nutrition Facts

Amount (%DV) per Pie

Red indicates a high %DV.

Calories

230

%DV

Total Fat

11g

14%

Saturated Fat

6g

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

0%

Sodium

100mg

4%

Carbohydrates

33g

12%

Dietary Fiber

1g

4%

Total Sugars

14g

Added Sugars

13g

Protein

2g

%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.

Check nutrition facts in McDonald’s dessert menu.

Daily Value

Daily Value (%DV) measures how much of a specific nutrient is in one pie, 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 apple pie is high in saturated fat and added sugars.

1 Apple Pie

%DV

Level

Saturated Fat

28%

Sodium

4%

Added Sugars

27%

  • 6g saturated fat in the pie is 28% of the daily limit
  • 13g added sugars is 27% of the recommended limit for an entire day

%DV based on 2,000 calorie diet

Total Fat

A serving of the pie has 11 grams of total fat, including 6 grams of saturated fat.

The FDA states that “saturated fat is a nutrient to get less of.” The amount of saturated in a baked apple pie from McDonald’s has a 28% daily value, which is high.

To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.

per Serving

Daily Limit*

Daily Value

Total Fat

11g

78g

14%

Saturated Fat

6g

20g

28%

*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.

SUMMARY of FAT in APPLE PIE

  • 95 calories from dietary fats
  • 41% of total calories
  • 55 calories from saturated fat
  • Zero trans fat

Sugars

One apple pie has 13 grams of added sugars. That is high.

Ingredients include sugar, invert sugar, and apple juice concentrate.

Each serving has approximately 50 calories from added sugars (23% of the total calories).

For reference, Dietary Guidelines for Americans, published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, recommends limiting calories from added sugars to less than 10% of total calories.

Note: Added Sugars such as table sugar, corn syrup, sucrose, and dextrose contribute calories without providing important nutrients such as vitamins or fiber.

Check the apple pie comparison: McDonald’s vs Whataburger’s.

McDonald's Baked Apple Pie with list of ingredients.
Pie Image: McDonald’s. Design by Nutrition & Ingredients.

Check nutrition facts in other sweet treats offered at McDonald’s, such as the Chocolate Shake, to find the best option for your diet plan.

Apple Pie Ingredients and Allergens

Here is the list of ingredients in McDonald’s crust and apple filling for the baked apple pie.

Ingredients

Apple Filling

Apples, Ascorbic Acid, Salt, Citric Acid

Pie Crust

Enriched Flour (bleached wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid), Sugar, Palm Oil, Water, Apple Juice Concentrate, Modified Food Starch, Invert Syrup, Yeast, Salt, Cinnamon, Sunflower Lecithin, L-Cysteine (dough conditioner), Yeast Extract, Enzyme, Beta-carotene (for color)

L-Cysteine is a semi-essential amino acid, which is important for the efficacy of certain enzymes.

It’s naturally found in various foods, including poultry and beef liver, eggs, nuts, seeds, and legumes, among others.

Food producers often use L-Cysteine as a dough conditioner in baked goods and to increase the shelf-life of products.

The additive is frequently found in commercially made breads, bagels, and other baked products.

Allergens

The baked apple pie at McDonald’s is made with ingredients that contain wheat.

If you have a food allergy or sensitivity, check the full allergen guide for McDonald’s menu and consult with your physician before deciding which food is right for you.

Apple pie from McDonald's with text listing nutrients.

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 and ingredients source: McDonald’s. Apple pie image courtesy of McDonald’s. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for purposes of research and commentary related to fast food.

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