McDonald’s McRib
McDonald’s McRib is made with seasoned boneless pork covered in a tangy barbecue sauce. It’s topped with onions and pickles and served on a toasted hoagie-style bun.
One sandwich has 520 calories, 28 grams fat, 46 grams carbohydrates, and 24 grams protein.
The McRib sandwich debuted in 1981 and has come back time and again for brief appearances on the menu. Although the fast food behemoth announced that its famous sandwich was going on a final farewell tour (again), it continues to make an occasional appearance on the menu.
So while you await its reappearance on the menu at the McDonald’s in your neighborhood, check out the following guide for a complete overview of the nutritional information.
McRib Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts are based on a single serving measured as one McRib sandwich.
Daily Value
Daily value (% DV) indicates how much of a nutrient is in the fast food sandwich, relative to the recommended daily limit for an adult who follows a 2,000 calorie diet.
Use the %DV to compare menu items and balance food choices throughout the day.
As shown in the chart below, McDonald’s McRib sub is high in saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.
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 |
44% |
HIGH |
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Sodium |
39% |
HIGH |
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Added Sugars |
22% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
There are 520 calories in the McRib sandwich.
Here is a summary of the calories by macronutrient in one serving of the popular sandwich:
The greatest proportion (48%) of total calories is derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates contribute another 35% of the total calories and the remaining 17% is from protein.
McDonald’s McRib
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe summary of calories per macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by McDonald’s fast food restaurant. Actual calories may vary based on how the sandwich is prepared onsite.
Here is a list of calories by each food item in the saucy pork sandwich:
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 520 CALORIES
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Total Fat
A single BBQ pork sub contains 28 grams of total fat, including 9 grams saturated fat.
That’s a high amount of fat for a single menu item. According to the U.S. FDA, a nutrient that contributes a 20% daily value (or greater) per serving is considered high.
The amount of total fat in this sandwich has a daily value of 35%. Said differently, it’s 35% of the recommended limit of 78 grams of total fats per day.
Moreover, the saturated fat accounts for 46% of the recommended daily limit.
SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING
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Sodium
One McRib sandwich contains 890 milligrams of sodium, nearly 40% of the recommended limit.
Total Sugars
This one might surprise you. There are 13 grams of total sugars, including 11 grams of added sugars per serving.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting calories from added sugars to less than 10% of total calories.
Ingredients include high fructose corn syrup and sugar.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Sandwich
Amount per serving
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Calories |
520 |
% Daily Value
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Total Fat |
28g |
36% |
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Saturated Fat |
9g |
44% |
|
Trans Fat |
0g | |
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Cholesterol |
75mg |
25% |
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Sodium |
890mg |
39% |
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Carbohydrates |
46g |
17% |
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Dietary Fiber |
2g |
7% |
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Total Sugars |
13g | |
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Added Sugars |
11g |
22% |
|
Protein |
24g |
%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.
McRib Sandwich Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
See below for the complete list of ingredients for the pork patty McRib, McRib sauce, pickles, and sandwich bun. In addition to the list below, the McRib is served with onions.
Ingredients in McDonald’s McRib
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Pork Patty |
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Pork, Water, Salt, Dextrose, Rosemary Extract. |
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Sandwich Bun |
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Enriched Flour, Water, Sugar, Yeast, Corn Meal, Salt, Soybean Oil, Wheat Gluten, Mono- and Diglycerides, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid, and Vinegar. |
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McRib Sauce |
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Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Tomato Paste, Distilled Vinegar, Molasses, Natural Smoke Flavor, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Sugar, Spices, Soybean Oil, Xanthan Gum, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Chili Pepper, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Caramel Color, and Beet Powder. |
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Pickles |
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Cucumbers, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Alum, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80, and Extractives Of Turmeric (for color). |
Allergens
The McDonald’s McRib sandwich is made with ingredients that contain wheat and may contain sesame.
If you have a food allergy, check the full allergen guide for McDonald’s menu and consult with your physician before deciding which food is right for you.
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.
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