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.
One serving has 460 calories, 30 grams fat, 37 grams carbohydrates, and 11 grams protein.
Read this guide for a detailed overview of the nutritional information, ingredients, and allergens in a Sausage Biscuit breakfast sandwich. Don’t miss the section below on Total Fat.
McDonald’s Sausage Biscuit Nutritional Information
Nutritional information in this fast food guide is based on one breakfast sandwich made with a sausage patty and a buttermilk biscuit.
Daily Value
Daily value (%DV) indicates the amount of a specific nutrient in McDonald’s breakfast sandwich, relative to the recommended daily limit. Use %DV to compare foods and select the best option for your dietary goals.
Review the chart below, which shows that McDonald’s sandwich is high in saturated fat and sodium.
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 |
66% |
HIGH |
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Sodium |
48% |
HIGH |
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Added Sugars |
2% |
LOW |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
There are 460 total calories in one sausage biscuit breakfast sandwich.
Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:
More than half of the total calories are derived from dietary fat. Carbohydrates contribute about 32% of the total calories and the remaining ten percent is from protein.
Sausage Biscuit Sandwich
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe summary calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by McDonald’s fast food restaurant. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the sandwich is prepared onsite.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 460 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Here is the nutrition summary for a McDonald’s Sausage Biscuit Sandwich.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per 1 Sandwich
Red indicates %DV is high.
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Calories |
460 |
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%DV | ||
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Total Fat |
30g |
38% |
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Saturated Fat |
13g |
65% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
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Cholesterol |
35mg |
12% |
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Sodium |
1090mg |
47% |
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Carbohydrates |
37g |
13% |
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Dietary Fiber |
2g |
7% |
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Total Sugars |
2g | |
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Added Sugars |
1g |
2% |
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Protein |
11g |
%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.
Total Fat
One serving of the breakfast sandwich has 30 grams of total fat, including 13 grams of saturated fat. That is very high.
The amount of saturated fat has a 66% daily value. For context, the FDA suggests that a nutrient with a 20% or greater daily value per serving is considered high.
SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING
Sodium
Also take note of the sodium. A single breakfast sandwich contains over 1,000 milligrams of sodium, which is nearly half the total value recommended for an entire day.
Learn more about fast food breakfast options. Check the ingredients in a White Castle Breakfast Sandwich.
Ingredients and Allergens in Sausage Biscuit
Here are the ingredients used in the biscuit, sausage patty, and butter.
Ingredients
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Biscuit |
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Enriched Flour, Cultured Nonfat Buttermilk, Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Water, Leavening, Salt, Sugar, Modified Cellulose, Wheat Protein Isolate, Natural Flavor, Modified Food Starch, Xanthan Gum, Soy Lecithin |
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Sausage Patty |
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Pork, Water, Salt, Spices, Dextrose, Sugar, Rosemary Extract, Natural Flavors |
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Salted Butter |
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Cream, Salt |
Allergens
The sausage biscuit breakfast sandwich is made with ingredients that contain milk, soy, and wheat.
Fast Food Breakfast Sandwiches Comparison
Here is a summary of the nutrition facts for select breakfast sandwiches at popular fast food restaurants.
| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panera Bread | Sausage & Egg on Asiago Bagel | 820 | 51g | 58g | 32g | 1490mg |
| Burger King | Double Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 720 | 54g | 31g | 29g | 1620mg |
| Dunkin' | Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich | 650 | 32g | 58g | 31g | 1360mg |
| Dunkin' | Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant | 500 | 32g | 34g | 18g | 810mg |
| Burger King | Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 510 | 34g | 30g | 20g | 1030mg |
| McDonald's | Sausage McMuffin with Egg | 480 | 31g | 30g | 20g | 830mg |
| Dunkin' | Turkey Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich | 470 | 25g | 39g | 23g | 1080mg |
| McDonald's | Sausage Biscuit | 460 | 30g | 37g | 11g | 1090mg |
| McDonald's | Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 460 | 26g | 39g | 17g | 1330mg |
| White Castle | Breakfast Toast with Sausage | 420 | 27g | 29g | 16g | 850mg |
| McDonald's | Sausage McMuffin | 400 | 26g | 29g | 14g | 760mg |
| Burger King | Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 370 | 21g | 30g | 16g | 820mg |
| Burger King | Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 330 | 18g | 30g | 13g | 660mg |
| White Castle | Original Slider with Egg & Cheese | 280 | 18g | 17g | 14g | 600mg |
| Dunkin' | Bacon Wake-Up Wrap | 220 | 13g | 15g | 10g | 590mg |
Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: McDonald’s. Biscuit sandwich image courtesy of McDonald’s. Original design by Nutrition & Ingredients for purposes of research and commentary related to fast food nutrition.