McDonald’s Baked Apple Pie
Featuring 100% American-grown apples and a lattice crust, this baked apple pie is a popular little treat offered at McDonald’s.
One apple pie has 230 calories, 11 grams fat, 33 grams carbohydrates, and 2 grams protein.
Read this guide for a comprehensive overview of the nutritional information, ingredients, and allergens in McDonald’s baked apple pie.
Calories and Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are presented based on a single serving measured as one apple pie.
The percentage daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a specific nutrient (e.g., fat, carbs, protein, etc.) in the apple pie contributes to a 2,000 calorie daily diet (the standard measure used by the U.S. FDA).
Calories in McDonald’s Apple Pie
There are 230 Calories in McDonald’s Baked Apple Pie. More than half of the total calories is derived from carbohydrates. Eleven grams of fat make up about 41% of the total calories, and the remaining 2% is from protein.
- Fat: 95 calories
- Carbs: 130 calories
- Protein: 5 calories
- Total: 230 calories per serving
The breakout of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by McDonald’s.
Total Fat
A serving of the pie has 11 grams of total fat, including six grams of saturated fat.
The FDA states that “saturated fat is a nutrient to get less of.”
Sugars
One apple pie has 14 grams total sugars, including 13 grams of added sugars.
Added Sugars
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.
Added Sugars such as table sugar, corn syrup, sucrose, and dextrose contribute calories without important nutrients. Added sugars are found in candies, jams, ice cream, salad dressings, sports drinks, and other foods.
With that in mind, take note that the 13 grams of added sugars in one serving contribute 52 calories. That’s 23% of the total 230 calories per serving.
Moreover, the amount of added sugars in one pie exceed one quarter of the FDA-recommended limit for an entire day.
Here is the nutritional information for McDonald’s baked apple pie.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Small
CALORIES
230TOTAL FAT
11g(14%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
33g(12%DV)
PROTEIN
2g(4%DV)
| Saturated Fat | 6g (28%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg (0%DV) |
| Sodium | 100mg (4%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g (4%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 14g |
| Added Sugars | 13g (27%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
McDonald’s Apple Pie Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients in the crust and apple filling for the baked apple pie served at McDonald’s restaurant.
Apple Filling Ingredients
The apple pie filling is made with Apples, Ascorbic Acid, Salt, and Citric Acid.
Pie Crust Ingredients
Enriched Flour, 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).
What is L-Cysteine?
L-Cysteine – an ingredient used in McDonald’s apple pie crust – is a semi-essential amino acid, which is important for the efficacy of certain enzymes.
Amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) make up about 20% of the human body.
It 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 include wheat.
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.
