McDonald’s Sausage McGriddles
McDonald’s Sausage McGriddles are similar to the famous Sausage McMuffin, but are made with a warm pancake-style griddle cake rather than an English muffin.
The breakfast sandwich combines sweet flavors of maple syrup with a savory breakfast sausage patty.
There are 430 calories, 24 grams of fat, 41 grams of carbohydrates, and 11 grams of protein in one serving.
Review this report for an in-depth guide to nutrition facts, analysis of calories, full list of ingredients, and allergens in McDonald’s Sausage McGriddles.
Sausage McGriddles Nutrition Information
Nutritional information in this guide is based on a serving of one sandwich made with a single sausage patty and two griddle cakes.
Calories
There are 430 total calories in McDonald’s breakfast sausage sandwich.
Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:
Dietary fats make up over half of the total calories. Carbohydrates contribute 39% of calories, and the remaining 10% is from protein.
McDonald’s Sausage McGriddle
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinCalories 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.
Calories in Sausage and Griddle Cakes
The sausage patty alone has 190 calories (44% of the total) and the griddle cakes deliver 240 calories (56% of the total).
Check the table below, which shows calories from fat, carbs, and protein for the sausage and the bread.
|
1 Sausage Patty |
Calories (%) |
|---|---|
|
Fat |
160 (84%) |
|
Carbs |
5 (3%) |
|
Protein |
25 (13%) |
|
Total |
190 (100%) |
|
2 Griddle Cakes |
Calories (%) |
|---|---|
|
Fat |
60 (25%) |
|
Carbs |
160 (67%) |
|
Protein |
20 (8%) |
|
Total |
240 (100%) |
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Time to Burn Calories
An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 35 minutes to burn off the calories from a Sausage McGriddle.
Here is a list of approximate times required to burn 430 calories, by type of exercise.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 430 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Nutrition Facts
Review the table below for nutrition facts in McD’s Sausage McGriddles.
Amount (%DV) per Serving
Red indicates a high %DV.
|
Calories |
430 |
%DV |
|
Total Fat |
24g |
31% |
|
Saturated Fat |
9g |
45% |
|
Trans Fat |
0g | |
|
Cholesterol |
35mg |
12% |
|
Sodium |
990mg |
43% |
|
Carbohydrates |
41g |
15% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
2g |
7% |
|
Total Sugars |
14g | |
|
Added Sugars |
13g |
26% |
|
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.
Daily Value
Daily Value (%DV) measures the amount of a nutrient per serving, relative to the recommended limit. Use %DV to compare and select foods for a balanced diet.
As shown in the chart below, McDonald’s Sausage McGriddle is high in saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.
|
%DV |
Level | |
|
Saturated Fat |
45% |
HIGH |
|
Sodium |
43% |
HIGH |
|
Added Sugars |
26% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calorie diet. FDA suggests a %DV of 5% or less is low and 20% or more is high.
Total Fat
Each serving has 24 grams of total fat, including 9 grams of saturated fat, which equates to a 45% daily value.
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
|
per Sandwich |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value | |
|
Total Fat |
24g |
78g |
31% |
|
Saturated Fat |
9g |
20g |
45% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
For context, the U.S. FDA suggests a 20% DV or greater is considered high.
Summary of Fat in Sausage McGriddle
Sodium and Cholesterol
McDonald’s sausage McGriddle breakfast sandwich contains 990 milligrams of sodium, nearly half the recommended limit of sodium for an entire day.
In addition, there are 35 milligrams of dietary cholesterol per serving, an 11% daily value.
Daily Value (%DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the standard measure used by the FDA for general nutrition advice. Calorie needs vary. Your %DV may be higher or lower depending on height, weight, and physical activity.
Sausage McGriddles Ingredients and Allergens
A McGriddles sandwich is not dairy-free. The griddle cakes are made with whey powder and buttermilk powder.
Here is the list of ingredients in McDonald’s Sausage McGriddles.
Ingredients
|
Sausage Patty |
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Pork, Water, Salt, Spices, Dextrose, Sugar, Rosemary Extract, Natural Flavors |
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Griddle Cakes |
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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, Soy Lecithin |
Allergens
A Sausage McGriddles breakfast sandwich is made with ingredients that contain milk, soy, and wheat.
Check list of allergens in McDonald’s menu items.
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Nutrition facts and ingredients source: McDonald’s. Sandwich image courtesy of McDonald’s. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for purposes of research and commentary related to fast food nutrition reports.