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.
There are 310 calories, 13 grams fat, 30 grams carbohydrates, and 17 grams protein in one serving of the egg McMuffin from McDonald’s.
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Egg McMuffin Nutrition Information
Nutritional information, including calories, are based on standard recipe formulation for one breakfast sandwich.
Calories in Egg McMuffin
There are 310 calories in one McDonald’s Egg McMuffin.
Here is a summary of calories from fat, carbs, and protein 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 proteinCalories by nutrient are rounded estimates based on the nutrition facts information provided by McDonald’s fast food restaurant. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the sandwich is prepared onsite.
Time to Burn Calories
An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 30 minutes to burn off the calories from an Egg McMuffin with ham and cheese.
Here is a list of approximate times required to burn 310 calories, by type of exercise.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 310 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
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Nutrition Facts
Review the table below for nutrition facts in McDonald’s Egg McMuffin.
Amount (%DV) per Sandwich
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Calories |
310 |
%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.
Daily Value
Daily Value (%DV) measures the amount of a nutrient per serving, relative to the recommended limit. Use %DV to compare and select foods for a balanced diet.
As shown in the chart below, an Egg McMuffin is high in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium.
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%DV |
Level | |
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Saturated Fat |
31% |
HIGH |
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Cholesterol |
83% |
HIGH |
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Sodium |
33% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calorie diet. FDA suggests a %DV of 5% or less is low and 20% or more is high.
Dietary Fats
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.
The amount of saturated fat is 31% the FDA-recommended limit for an entire day, which is high.
Calculate 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 Sandwich |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value | |
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Total Fat |
13g |
78g |
17% |
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Saturated Fat |
6g |
20g |
31% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
Summary of Fat in an Egg McMuffin
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, Fumaric Acid |
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Egg |
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USDA Grade A Egg |
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Canadian Bacon |
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Pork cured with Water, Salt, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, Maltodextrin, Sodium Diacetate, 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.
Fast Food Breakfast Sandwiches Nutrition
Review the data table below which shows nutrition facts for popular fast food breakfast sandwiches.
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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 |
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