McDonald’s McChicken Sandwich
McDonald’s McChicken is made with a breaded fried chicken patty topped with shredded lettuce and creamy mayonnaise. The sandwich is served on a toasted plain-top bun.
There are 390 calories, 21 grams of fat, 38 grams of carbohydrates, and 14 grams of protein in one serving.
Read this report to learn more about the nutrition facts, calories, ingredients, and allergens in McDonald’s classic chicken sandwich.
McChicken Sandwich Nutrition Information
Nutrition facts are based on a standard serving, excluding any substitutions or additional toppings.
Calories
There are 390 calories in a crispy chicken sandwich with lettuce and mayo.
Here is a summary of the calories by macronutrient, per serving:
The greatest proportion (47%) of total calories is derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates make up another 38% of the calories, and the remaining 14% is from protein.
McDonald’s McChicken
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinCalories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by McDonald’s fast food restaurant. Actual calories may vary as a result of how the sandwich is prepared onsite.
An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately half an hour to burn off the calories from a McChicken sandwich.
Here is a list of the approximate times required to burn off the 390 calories, by type of exercise.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 390 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Here is a summary of the nutrition facts for one serving of the McChicken from McDonald’s.
Nutrition Facts
Amount (%DV) per Sandwich
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Calories |
390 |
%DV |
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Total Fat |
21g |
27% |
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Saturated Fat |
3.5g |
18% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
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Cholesterol |
40mg |
13% |
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Sodium |
560mg |
24% |
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Carbohydrates |
38g |
14% |
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Dietary Fiber |
1g |
4% |
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Total Sugars |
4g | |
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Dietary Fiber |
4g |
8% |
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Protein |
14g |
%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.
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Daily Value
Daily Value (%DV) measures how much of a specific nutrient is in one sandwich, relative to the recommended limit.
Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more). Compare foods and balance choices based on your diet plan.
As shown in the chart below, McD’s chicken sandwich has a moderate amount of saturated fat, but is high in sodium.
McDonald’s McChicken
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%DV |
Level | |
|---|---|---|
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Saturated Fat |
18% |
MED |
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Sodium |
24% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Dietary Fats
One serving of McD’s McChicken contains 21 grams of total fat, a 27% daily value, which is considered high.
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
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per Serving |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value | |
|
Total Fat |
21g |
78g |
27% |
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Saturated Fat |
3.5g |
20g |
18% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
As general guidance, the U.S. FDA recommends consuming less saturated fat.
McDonald’s McChicken fried chicken sandwich has about 35 calories from saturated fat, nearly 10% of total calories.
SUMMARY of FAT in MCCHICKEN
Sodium
There are 560 milligrams of sodium per sandwich. That is considered high for one menu item.
Daily Value (%DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the standard measure used by the FDA for general nutrition advice. Calorie needs vary. Your %DV may be higher or lower depending on height, weight, and physical activity.
Ingredients and Allergens
A McChicken Sandwich is made with a breaded and fried chicken patty, shredded lettuce, and mayonnaise. The McChicken sandwich is served on a regular bun.
Review the table below for a full list of ingredients in a McChicken from McDonald’s.
Ingredients
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McChicken Patty |
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Boneless Chicken, Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Vegetable Oil, Wheat Flour, Modified Corn Starch, Sea Salt, Spice, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Paprika, Dextrose, Sodium Phosphates, Leavening, Wheat Gluten, Natural Flavors with Extractives Of Paprika, Yeast, Corn Starch, Garlic Powder Contains wheat. |
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Regular Bun |
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Enriched Flour, Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Salt, Dextrose, Corn Starch, Modified Food Starch, Wheat Gluten, Vinegar, Vegetable Proteins (pea, potato, rice and/or faba), Sunflower and/or Canola Oil, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavors, Dough Conditioners (enzymes, ascorbic acid, monoglycerides) Contains wheat. Also contains pea protein and may contain sesame. |
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Mayonnaise |
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Soybean Oil, Egg Yolk, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Sugar, Spice, Lemon Juice Concentrate Contains egg. |
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Other Ingredients |
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Shredded Lettuce |
Allergens
A McChicken Sandwich from McDonald’s restaurant is made with ingredients that contain egg and wheat.
Due to risk of cross-contamination during preparation and/or cooking, the sandwich may also contain sesame.
Check the list of disclosed allergens in McDonald’s food.
Compare Nutrition Facts
Fast Food Sandwiches
Review the table below to compare the nutrition facts of sandwiches offered at Burger King, Chick-fil-A, and other popular fast food restaurants.
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| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Big Fish | 570 | 30g | 58g | 19g | 1270mg |
| Chick-fil-A | Southwest Veggie Wrap | 630 | 47g | 36g | 27g | 1250mg |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | 420 | 18g | 41g | 29g | 1460mg |
| Dairy Queen | Chicken Strip Sandwich | 550 | 26g | 62g | 18g | 990mg |
| Jersey Mike's | Original Italian (Mini) | 540 | 30g | 41g | 28g | 1529mg |
| Jimmy John's | Club Tuna (8") | 860 | 40g | 76g | 42g | 1980mg |
| Jimmy John's | Club Lulu (8") | 690 | 26g | 71g | 35g | 1760mg |
| KFC | Classic Chicken | 650 | 35g | 49g | 34g | 1260mg |
| McDonald's | Filet-O-Fish | 380 | 19g | 38g | 16g | 580mg |
| McDonald's | McCrispy Chicken | 470 | 20g | 46g | 26g | 1140mg |
| Popeyes | Spicy Chicken | 700 | 42g | 50g | 28g | 1635mg |
| Subway | Meatball Marinara (6") | 460 | 20g | 52g | 20g | 1130mg |
| Wendy's | Grilled Chicken Wrap | 420 | 16g | 41g | 28g | 1100mg |
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