McDonald’s Egg McMuffin

McDonald's Egg McMuffin and summary nutrition information.

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 Egg McMuffin has:

  • 310 calories
  • 13 grams fat
  • 30 grams carbohydrates
  • 17 grams protein

Nutrition & Ingredients Score

Ranking gauge shows 6 out of 10.

McDonald’s Egg McMuffin scores a 6 out of a total possible 10.

  • 2g dietary fiber
  • High saturated fat
  • High dietary cholesterol
  • High in sodium
  • Contains preservatives

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 a specific nutrient in the Egg McMuffin contributes to a 2,000 calorie daily diet. Use the %DV to compare menu options and balance food choices in your diet.

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).

%DV

Level

Saturated Fat

31%

Sodium

33%

Added Sugars

2%

%DV based on 2,000 calories

  • 6 grams saturated fat is 31% of the recommended limit of 20 grams per day
  • 770mg sodium is 33% of the recommended daily limit of 2,300mg
McDonald's Egg McMuffin and summary nutrition information.
There are 310 calories in McDonald’s Egg McMuffin.

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:

  • 120 calories from fat
  • 120 calories from total carbs
  • 70 calories from protein

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
Calories
CALORIES FROM fat
39%
CALORIES FROM CARBS
39%
CALORIES FROM Protein
22%

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

  • Run 30 minutes
  • Play Racquetball 40 minutes
  • Walk 1 hour 40 minutes

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Total Fat

Each serving of the Canadian bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich has 13 grams of total fat, including 6 grams of saturated fat.

The amount of saturated fat is high. Six grams saturated fat has a 31% daily value.

SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING

  • 120 calories from dietary fats (39% of total calories)
  • 55 calories from saturated fat
  • Zero trans fat

Saturated Fat

Let’s take a closer look at the amount of saturated fat.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest limiting calories from saturated fat to no more than 10% of total calories.

One Egg McMuffin has about 55 calories from saturated fat per serving. That’s 17% of the total 310 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. Significantly high when you consider it’s from one small English muffin sandwich.

  • General Nutrition Guidance

Limit calories from saturated fat to 10% or less of total calories

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.

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving: 1 Sandwich

Red indicates a high %DV.

Calories

310

%DV

Total Fat

13g

17%

Saturated Fat

6g

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

250mg

Sodium

770mg

Carbohydrates

30g

11%

Dietary Fiber

2g

6%

Total Sugars

3g

Added Sugars

1g

2%

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.

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.

McDonald's Egg McMuffin and summary nutrition information.

Ingredients and Allergens in Egg McMuffin

  • The Egg McMuffin is not dairy-free. It includes American cheese made with ingredients that contain dairy milk.
  • Contains preservatives

Ingredients

McDonald’s uses USDA Grade A Eggs in its McMuffin sandwich.

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.

English Muffin

Ingredients in bread: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.

  • Enriched Flour includes wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamine, riboflavin, and folic acid.
  • Yellow Corn Meal includes degermed yellow corn meal and corn flour.
  • Dough Conditioners is made with Mono-, Di- and Tri-calcium Phosphate, DATEM, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes, and Ethylated Mono- and Digylcerides.

Candian Bacon

Ingredients in bacon:Pork cured with Water, Salt, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, Maltodextrin, Sodium Diacetate, and Sodium Nitrite.

Pasteurized Processed American Cheese

Ingredients in cheese:Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, and Color Added.

Other Ingredients

In addition to the ingredients listed above, McDonald’s also uses Salted Butter (made from cream and salt) and Clarified Butter (made from pasteurized cream butterfat).

What is Fumaric Acid?

Fumaric Acid – used in McDonald’s English muffin – is an organic compound produced from petroleum-derived maleic acid. It is a white crystalline solid with a fruity taste.

The additive is commonly used as an antifungal agent in packaged foods such as flour, cake mixes, and tortillas. It may also be used to increase the sourness of sourdough and rye breads and to stabilize flavor and color in fruit drinks.

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.

Fast Food Breakfast Sandwiches

Sandwiches Nutrition Facts Comparison

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.

Fast Food Sandwiches Nutrition Summary

RestaurantMenu ItemCaloriesFatCarbsProteinSodium
Panera BreadSausage & Egg on Asiago Bagel82051g58g32g1490mg
Burger KingDouble Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich72054g31g29g1620mg
Dunkin'Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich65032g58g31g1360mg
Dunkin'Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant50032g34g18g810mg
Burger KingSausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich51034g30g20g1030mg
McDonald'sSausage McMuffin with Egg48031g30g20g830mg
Dunkin'Turkey Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich47025g39g23g1080mg
McDonald'sSausage Biscuit46030g37g11g1090mg
McDonald'sBacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit46026g39g17g1330mg
White CastleBreakfast Toast with Sausage42027g29g16g850mg
McDonald'sSausage McMuffin40026g29g14g760mg
Burger KingBacon, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich37021g30g16g820mg
Burger KingEgg & Cheese Croissan'Wich33018g30g13g660mg
White CastleOriginal Slider with Egg & Cheese28018g17g14g600mg
Dunkin'Bacon Wake-Up Wrap22013g15g10g590mg
Sausage McMuffin from McDonald's with text '400 calories'
Another popular option at McDonald’s, the Sausage McMuffin.

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

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