McDonald’s McRib

McDonald's McRib sandwich with text '520 calories.'

McDonald’s McRib® is made with seasoned boneless pork soaked in a tangy barbecue sauce. Topped with onions and pickles to round out the flavors and served on a toasted hoagie roll-shaped bun.

One sandwich has 520 calories, 28 grams fat, 46 grams carbohydrates, and 24 grams protein.

McDonald’s McRib sandwich is only available for limited times at select locations. We retain this post for reference and informational purposes. Nutrition facts and ingredients are based on the information available as of the original publication date of this guide.

The McRib sandwich debuted in 1981 and has come back time and again for brief appearances on the menu. In late 2022, the fast food behemoth touted its famous sandwich as going on a final (final) farewell tour.

However, they cannot seem to say goodbye and really mean it. That’s a good thing for many customers who love the tangy taste of this BBQ pork sandwich.

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 presented based on a single serving measured as one McRib sandwich.

Nutrition Info

520 Calories

Serving 1 McRib

% Daily Value

Saturated Fat

46%

HIGH

Sodium

29%

HIGH

Added Sugars

32%

HIGH

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Reference to percentage daily value (% DV) illustrates how much a nutrient contributes to a 2,000 calorie daily diet.

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:

  • 250 calories from fat
  • 180 calories from total carbs
  • 90 calories from protein

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 Protein
Calories
fat
48%
carbohydrates
35%
Protein
17%

Here is a list of calories by each food item in the saucy pork sandwich:

  • McRib Pork Patty has 300 calories
  • Homestyle bun contains 170 calories
  • McRib sauce has 56 calories
  • The pickles and onions together have approximately 5 calories
McDonald's McRib sandwich with text '520 calories.'
520 calories per serving in McDonald’s McRib

ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 520 CALORIES

  • Cycle 40 minutes
  • Play Racquetball 1 hour
  • Swim 1 hour 15 minutes

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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%. Moreover, the saturated fat accounts for 46% of the recommended daily limit.

SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING

  • 250 calories from dietary fats (48% of total calories)
  • 80 calories from saturated fat
  • Zero trans fat

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Sodium

One McRib sandwich contains 890 milligrams of sodium, which accounts for nearly 40% of the recommended limit for an entire day.

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.

Added Sugars

The 45 calories from added sugars in one sandwich is about 22% of the recommended limit for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet). That is high.

Ingredients include high fructose corn syrup and sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Sandwich

Amount per serving

Calories

520

% Daily Value

Red indicates a high %DV.

Total Fat

28g

Saturated Fat

9g

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

75mg

Sodium

890mg

Carbohydrates

46g

17%

Dietary Fiber

2g

7%

Total Sugars

13g

Added Sugars

11g

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.

McDonald's McRib sandwich cut in half with text listing ingredients used to make the sandwich.
Select ingredients McDonald’s McRib sandwich.

McRib Sandwich Ingredients and Allergens

  • Contains preservatives potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate.
  • Contains high fructose corn syrup.

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.

McRib

Ingredient in pork pattys:Pork, Water, Salt, Dextrose, Rosemary Extract.

Sandwich Bun

Ingredients:Enriched Flour, Water, Sugar, Yeast, Corn Meal, Salt, Soybean Oil, Wheat Gluten, Mono- and Diglycerides, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid, and Vinegar.

  • Enriched Flour includes wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid.

McRib Sauce

Ingredients: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.

Pickles

Ingredients: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.


Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

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