Calories in McDonald’s Sausage Biscuit Sandwich
If you’re looking for a simple way to start your day, look no further than McDonald’s Sausage Biscuit Sandwich. It’s made with a hot sausage patty served on a buttermilk biscuit that’s topped with real butter.
In this post we provide a detailed overview of the nutrition facts and ingredients in the Sausage Biscuit sandwich.
Calories and Nutrition Facts
Calories
There are 460 calories in Sausage Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich at McDonald’s. Calories are comprised of 30 grams Fat (58% of total calories), 37 grams Carbs (32%), and 11 grams Protein (10%). The Fat content is nearly 40% of the total daily recommended value.
- Fat: 270 calories
- Carbs: 150 calories
- Protein: 40 calories
- Total: 460 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
Also take note of the sodium content. A single breakfast sandwich contains more than 1,000mg of sodium, which is nearly half the total value recommended for an entire day.
Sausage Biscuit Nutrition Facts
Here is the nutrition facts label for McDonald’s Sausage Biscuit Sandwich.
Ingredients and Allergens
Sausage Biscuit Sandwich Ingredients
Here are the ingredients used in the biscuit, sausage patty, and butter.
Biscuit
Enriched Flour, Cultured Nonfat Buttermilk (cultured skim milk, nonfat dry milk, modified food starch, salt, mono and diglycerides, locust bean gum, carrageenan), Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Water, Leavening (sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate), Salt, Sugar, Modified Cellulose, Wheat Protein Isolate, Natural Flavor, Modified Food Starch, Xanthan Gum, Soy Lecithin.
The Enriched Flour is made with Bleached Wheat Flour and enriched with Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, and Folic Acid.
Sausage Patty
Pork, Water, Salt, Spices, Dextrose, Sugar, Rosemary Extract, Natural Flavors.
Salted Butter
The butter is made with Cream and Salt.
What is Sodium Aluminum Phosphate?
Sodium Aluminum Phosphate is an inorganic compound that contains sodium salts of aluminum phosphates. Aluminum phosphates are odorless, white crystalline chemical compounds.
In food production, sodium aluminum phosphates are typically used as a leavening agent. For clarity, bakers and food manufacturers use the additive as an acid to create a chemical reaction that triggers baked goods such as breads to rise.
The additive is commonly found in baking powders, processed cheeses, cookies, muffins, crackers, and other baked food products.
Allergens
The sausage biscuit breakfast sandwich is made with ingredients that contain milk, soy, and wheat.
Fast Food Breakfast Sandwiches
Nutrition Facts Summary
Here is a summary of the nutrition facts for select breakfast sandwiches at popular fast food restaurants. You can use the arrows in the top row to sort the data by restaurant, calories, fat, carbs, or protein.
| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panera Bread | Egg & Cheese on Brioche | 380 | 19g | 32g | 19g | 510mg |
| Burger King | Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 330 | 18g | 30g | 13g | 660mg |
| Burger King | Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 370 | 21g | 30g | 16g | 820mg |
| Burger King | Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 510 | 34g | 30g | 20g | 1030mg |
| Burger King | Double Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 720 | 54g | 31g | 29g | 1620mg |
| McDonald's | Sausage McMuffin | 400 | 26g | 29g | 14g | 760mg |
| McDonald's | Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 460 | 26g | 39g | 17g | 1330mg |
| McDonald's | Sausage Biscuit | 460 | 30g | 37g | 11g | 1090mg |
| McDonald's | Sausage McMuffin with Egg | 480 | 31g | 30g | 20g | 830mg |
| Dunkin' | Bacon Wake-Up Wrap | 220 | 13g | 15g | 10g | 590mg |
| Dunkin' | Turkey Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich | 470 | 25g | 39g | 23g | 1080mg |
| Dunkin' | Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel | 520 | 18g | 67g | 23g | 1200mg |
| Dunkin' | Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich | 650 | 32g | 58g | 31g | 1360mg |
| White Castle | Breakfast Toast with Sausage | 420 | 27g | 29g | 16g | 850mg |
| White Castle | Original Slider with Egg & Cheese | 280 | 18g | 17g | 14g | 600mg |
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: 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.
