Nutrition and Calories in McDonald’s McRib
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.
We’re maintaining this post so you can reminisce, refer back to the list of ingredients in a McRib Sandwich, and maybe attempt your own mimicry McRib. Or, just continue to hold out hope for yet another encore showing in the near future. Until then, we bid adieu.
The 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. As we mentioned above, the availability of the McRib is limited (and now possibly gone forever). So if you spot it on the menu at your local McDonald’s you may want to give it a try.
Continue reading for the nutrition facts and ingredients in the McDonald’s McRib Sandwich.
Calories and Nutrition
Calories
There are 520 calories in the McRib sandwich. The greatest portion of calories comes from fat (47% of total calories), followed by carbohydrate (35%), then protein (18%).
- Fat: 245 calories
- Carbs: 180 calories
- Protein: 95 calories
- Total: 520 calories
The caloric breakout by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label sourced from the restaurant. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how it’s prepared, or due to topping choices.
Sodium
One McRib sandwich contains 890 milligrams of sodium, which would account for nearly 40% of the recommended daily value.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients and Allergens
McDonald’s McRib Ingredients
Here are the lists of ingredients for the McRib ribs, sauce, pickles, and sandwich bun.
McRib
Pork, Water, Salt, Dextrose, Rosemary Extract.
Bun
Enriched Flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Corn Meal, Salt, Soybean Oil, Wheat Gluten, Mono- and Diglycerides, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid, and Vinegar.
McRib Sauce
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, Caramel Color, Beet Powder.
Pickles
Cucumbers, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Alum, Potassium Sorbate, Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80, Extractives Of Turmeric (for color).
Allergens
The McDonald’s McRib sandwich contains wheat.
Images, nutrition facts and ingredients: McDonald’s
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.
