Nutrition Guide to McDonald’s Sausage McGriddles
Sausage McGriddles® available from McDonald’s breakfast menu are similar to the famous Sausage McMuffin, but are made with a warm pancake-style griddle cake rather than an English muffin.
This unique breakfast sandwich draws in customers who enjoy the sweet flavors of maple syrup and savory goodness of a breakfast sausage patty.
One serving has 430 calories, 24 grams of fat, 41 grams of carbohydrates, and 11 grams of protein.
This is your complete guide to the nutritional information, ingredients, and allergens in McDonald’s Sausage McGriddles.
Sausage McGriddles Nutritional Information
Nutritional information in this guide is based on a serving of one sandwich made with a single sausage patty and two griddle cakes.
Serving Size 1 Sandwich
Calories
430% Daily Value
saturated fat
45%high
sodium
43%High
added sugars
25%HIGH
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Reference to percentage daily value (% DV) is a measure of how much a nutrient in each serving contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories.
Calories
A single patty breakfast sausage griddle has 430 total calories.
Here is a summary of the estimated amount of calories derived from fats, carbs, and protein:
Dietary fats make up about 51% of the total calories. Carbohydrates deliver another 38% of the 430 total calories and the remaining 10% is from protein.
% Total Calories from Fat, Carbs, Protein
Calories in Sausage and Griddle Cakes
The sausage patty alone contributes 190 calories (44% of the total) and the griddle cakes deliver 240 calories (56% of the total).
The following table summarizes the contribution of calories from each component of this breakfast sandwich:
|
Food Item |
Quantity |
Calories (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Griddle Cakes |
2 griddle cakes |
240 Calories |
|
Fat |
6 grams |
60 calories (25%) |
|
Carbs |
40 grams |
160 calories (67%) |
|
Protein |
5 grams |
20 calories (8%) |
|
Sausage Patty |
1 patty |
190 Calories |
|
Fat |
18 grams |
160 calories (84%) |
|
Carbs |
1 gram |
5 calories (3%) |
|
Protein |
6 grams |
25 calories (13%) |
Calories by macronutrient are rounded estimates based on nutrition facts provided by McDonald’s fast food restaurant. Calories may vary as a result of how the sandwich is prepared.
Total Fat
Each serving has 24 grams of total fat, including 9 grams of saturated fat.
The amount of saturated fat equates to nearly half the recommended limit for an entire day. That’s high for a single menu item. You can decide if it’s the best menu option to start your day.
For context, the U.S. FDA suggests a 20% DV or greater is considered high. One breakfast sandwich exceeds that threshold.
Specifically, total fat has a 31% DV and saturated fat has a 45% DV.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Sodium
The single sausage patty sandwich contains 990 milligrams of sodium. That’s almost half the recommended limit of sodium for an entire day (based on 2,000 calories).
Dietary Cholesterol
There are 35 milligrams of dietary cholesterol per serving. That’s an 11% daily value.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Sausage McGriddles®
CALORIES
430TOTAL FAT
24g(31%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
41g(15%DV)
PROTEIN
11g| Saturated Fat | 9g (45%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 35mg (11%DV) |
| Sodium | 990mg (43%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g (7%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 14g |
| Added Sugars | 13g (25%DV) |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Ingredients and Allergens in McGriddles
Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients in McDonald’s Sausage McGriddles.
Sausage Patty
Ingredients:Pork, Water, Salt, Spices, Dextrose, Sugar, Rosemary Extract, and Natural Flavors.
Griddle Cakes
Ingredients:Water, Enriched Flour, Sugar, Dextrose, Palm Oil, Brown Sugar, Baking Powder, Modified Tapioca Starch, Rice Flour, Whey Powder, Salt, Natural Flavors, Buttermilk Powder, Soybean Oil, Caramel Color, and Soy Lecithin.
Allergens
A Sausage McGriddles breakfast sandwich is made with ingredients that contain milk, soy, and wheat.
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.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: McDonald’s