McDonald’s Egg McMuffin
McDonald’s Egg McMuffin breakfast sandwich is made with a Grade A egg, Canadian bacon, and American chees. It’s served on an English muffin.
One serving of the egg McMuffin has 310 calories, 13 grams fat, 30 grams carbohydrates, and 17 grams protein.
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Egg McMuffin Nutritional Information
Nutritional information, including calories, are based on a single serving measured as one breakfast sandwich.
Daily value (%DV) illustrates how much of specific nutrients are in the Egg McMuffin relative to the recommended daily limit. Use the %DV to compare menu options and balance food choices in your diet.
As the %DV shows in the chart below, an Egg McMuffin is high in saturated fat and sodium.
Serving size: 1 Sandwich
% DAILY VALUE
Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).
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%DV |
Level | |
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Saturated Fat |
31% |
HIGH |
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Sodium |
33% |
HIGH |
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Added Sugars |
2% |
LOW |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories in Egg McMuffin
There are 310 calories in one McDonald’s Egg McMuffin.
Here is a summary of the number of calories by macronutrient in one breakfast sandwich:
Dietary fats and carbohydrates each contribute about 39% of the total calories. Protein makes up the remaining 22% of calories in the sandwich.
McDonald’s Egg McMuffin
% calories from fat, carbs and protein
The summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by McDonald’s fast food restaurant. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the menu item is prepared.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 310 CALORIES
Nutrition Facts
Amount per 1 Egg McMuffin
Red indicates %DV is high.
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Calories |
310 |
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%DV | ||
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Total Fat |
13g |
17% |
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Saturated Fat |
6g |
31% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
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Cholesterol |
250mg |
83% |
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Sodium |
770mg |
33% |
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Carbohydrates |
30g |
11% |
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Dietary Fiber |
2g |
6% |
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Total Sugars |
3g | |
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Added Sugars |
1g |
2% |
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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.
Total Fat
Each serving of the Canadian bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich has 13 grams of total fat, including 6 grams of saturated fat.
Saturated Fat is High
Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest limiting calories from saturated fat to no more than 10% of total calories.
Moreover, 6 grams of saturated fat is over 30% the FDA-recommended limit for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet). That’s high.
SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING
Dietary Cholesterol and Sodium
One serving contains 250 grams of cholesterol, which is over 80% of the recommended limit for an entire day.
In addition, there are 770 milligrams of sodium in a single Egg McMuffin. That’s more than 30% of the daily value and is considered high.
Limit calories from saturated fat to 10% or less of total calories
According to the FDA, a nutrient that contributes a 20% daily value or greater is considered high. With that in mind, a single Egg McMuffin from McDonald’s is high in saturated fat, dietary cholesterol and sodium.
Ingredients and Allergens in Egg McMuffin
Ingredients
A McDonald’s McMuffin sandwich is made with USDA Grade A Eggs.
In addition, this breakfast menu item includes Canadian Bacon and American Cheese served on an English muffin. The complete list of ingredients is listed below.
Ingredients in McDonald’s Egg McMuffin
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English Muffin |
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Enriched Flour, Water, Yeast, Yellow Corn Meal, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Salt, Dough Conditioners, Wheat Gluten, Cultured Wheat Flour, Citric Acid, Baking Soda, and Fumaric Acid |
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Canadian Bacon |
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Pork cured with Water, Salt, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, Maltodextrin, Sodium Diacetate, and Sodium Nitrite. |
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Pasteurized Processed 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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Other Ingredients |
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Allergens
McDonald’s Egg McMuffin is made with ingredients that contain gluten, milk, soy, and wheat. Note that the English muffin may also contain sesame.
If you have a food allergy, check the full allergen guide for McDonald’s menu items. Consult with your physician before deciding which food is right for you.
Breakfast Sandwiches Nutrition
Here is a unique data table with summary nutrition facts for popular fast food breakfast sandwiches. Compare the amount of calories, sodium, and other nutrients to learn more about what’s in fast food menu options.
| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panera Bread | Sausage & Egg on Asiago Bagel | 820 | 51g | 58g | 32g | 1490mg |
| Burger King | Double Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 720 | 54g | 31g | 29g | 1620mg |
| 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 | 510 | 34g | 30g | 20g | 1030mg |
| 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 | 370 | 21g | 30g | 16g | 820mg |
| Burger King | Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 330 | 18g | 30g | 13g | 660mg |
| 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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