McDonald’s McCrispy Chicken Sandwiches
McDonald’s McCrispy Chicken Sandwich is a southern style sandwich made with chicken breast fillets coated in a special breading and fried to a light crisp. It’s served with pickles on a toasted, split-top buttered potato roll.
The Deluxe version of the sandwich includes shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and mayo, but excludes the pickles.
A serving of the regular McCrispy sandwich has 470 calories, 20 grams fat, 46 grams carbohydrates, and 26 grams protein.
Read this fast food guide to learn about the nutritional information, calories, and ingredients in McDonald’s popular crispy chicken sandwich.
McCrispy Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts, including calories, are based on a single serving measured as one fried chicken sandwich.
Daily Value
Daily value (% DV) illustrates the amount of a nutrient in one sandwich relative to the recommended daily limit. Use %DV to compare foods and balance your choices for an optimal diet plan.
As shown in the table below, McDonald’s McCrispy chicken sandwiches are high in saturated fat and sodium.
% Daily Value
Use the %DV to determine if the food contains a low (5% or less) or high (20% or more) level of specific nutrients.|
McCRISPY |
DELUXE McCRISPY | |
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Saturated Fat |
27% |
21% |
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Sodium |
50% |
46% |
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Added Sugars |
15% |
7% |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
One McCrispy has 470 calories, 60 fewer calories than the Deluxe McCrispy.
Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient in each chicken sandwich.
Calories by Macronutrient
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McCRISPY |
DELUXE McCRISPY | |
|---|---|---|
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Calories from Fat |
180 (38%) |
230 (43%) |
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Calories from Total Carbs |
185 (39%) |
190 (36%) |
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Calories from Protein |
105 (22%) |
110 (21%) |
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Total Calories |
470 |
530 |
The 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.
Total Fat
McDonald’s fried chicken sandwich is high in fat.
Review the following table for the amount of fat per serving with a comparison to the recommended daily limit.
Amount of Fat and Daily Value
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McCRISPY |
DELUXE McCRISPY | |
|---|---|---|
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Total Fat |
20g |
26g |
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Daily Limit |
78g |
78g |
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Daily Value |
25% |
33% |
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Saturated Fat |
5g |
4g |
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Daily Limit |
20g |
20g |
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Daily Value |
27% |
21% |
Daily Limit and Daily Value per U.S. FDA general adult nutrition guidance based on 2,000 calories.
According to the FDA, a nutrient with a 20% or greater daily value is considered high. The amount of total fat (25% DV) and the amount of saturated fat (27% DV) in one sandwich exceeds that threshold.
Sodium
Both types of the McCrispy chicken sandwiches are high in sodium.
A single sandwich contains about half the recommended limit for an entire day.
Compare nutrition facts in an Original Chicken Sandwich from Burger King and the Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich. Check the amount of saturated fat and sodium to determine if one of the fast food sandwiches is a good choice for your dietary goals.
Nutrition Facts
Here is a summary of the nutrition facts for a McDonald’s McCrispy and a McDonald’s Deluxe McCrispy.
Amount per serving (% Daily Value)
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McCRISPY |
DELUXE McCRISPY | |
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Calories |
470 |
530 |
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Total Fat |
20g (25%) |
26g (33%) |
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Saturated Fat |
5g (27%) |
4g (21%) |
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Trans Fat |
0g |
0g |
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Cholesterol |
70mg (23%) |
65mg (22%) |
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Sodium |
1140mg (50%) |
1050mg (46%) |
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Carbohydrates |
46g (17%) |
48g (17%) |
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Dietary Fiber |
1g (5%) |
2g (7%) |
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Total Sugars |
9g |
10g |
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Added Sugars |
7g (15%) |
7g (15%) |
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Protein |
26g |
27g |
%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.
McCrispy Sandwich Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Both sandwiches are made with breaded, fried chicken and a potato roll.
Here are the detailed lists of ingredients in each food product.
Ingredients in McDonald’s McCrispy Sandwiches
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Crispy Chicken Fillet |
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Chicken Breast Fillets with Rib Meat, Water, Wheat Flour, Vegetable Oil, Sugar, Salt, Modified Food Starch, Leavening, Yellow Corn Flour, Modified Corn Starch, Sodium Phosphate, Spices, Wheat Gluten, Yeast Extract, Monosodium Glutamate, Extractives of Paprika (for color), Natural Flavors, Gum Arabic, and Maltodextrin. |
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Sandwich Roll |
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Enriched Flour, Flour, Water, Sugar, Yeast, Potato Flour, Wheat Gluten, Soybean Oil, Honey, Salt, Vinegar, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes, Inactive Yeast, DATEM, Natural Flavors, Vegetable Proteins, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil, Wheat Starch, Dextrose, Turmeric and Paprika for color, Dextrose, Acetic Acid, Maltodextrin, and Wheat Protein. |
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Pickles |
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Cucumbers, Water, Salt, Distilled Vinegar, Calcium Chloride, Natural Flavors, Sodium Benzoate, Polysorbate 80, and Turmeric (for color). |
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Deluxe McCrispy Toppings |
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Tomato and Lettuce |
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Mayonnaise |
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Soybean Oil, Egg Yolk, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Sugar, Spice, Lemon Juice Concentrate. |
Allergens
McDonald’s McCrispy chicken sandwich is made with milk and wheat.
McDonald’s Deluxe McCrispy chicken sandwich is made with egg, milk, and wheat.
In addition, the bun may contain sesame.
Although the FDA does not recognize pea protein as one of the nine major allergens, some individuals do have a sensitivity to food products made with pea. McCrispy’s sandwich roll is made with pea proteins.
Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: McDonald’s