McDonald’s Sausage McMuffin
McDonald’s Sausage McMuffin includes a hot sausage patty and a slice of American cheese served on a freshly toasted English muffin.
One Sausage McMuffin has 400 calories, 26 grams fat, 29 grams carbohydrates, and 14 grams protein.
Read this report for a complete overview of the nutrition facts, calories, ingredients, and allergens in the popular sausage and cheese breakfast sandwich.
Sausage McMuffin Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts are based on a single serving measured as one sandwich.
Daily Value
Daily value indicates how much of a nutrient is in one sandwich, relative to the suggested daily limit. Use the daily value (%DV) to compare and balance food choices.
As shown in the table below, McDonald’s Sausage McMuffin is low in added sugars, but 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 |
51% |
HIGH |
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Sodium |
33% |
HIGH |
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Added Sugars |
1% |
LOW |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
There are 400 calories in McDonald’s Sausage McMuffin.
Here is a summary of the calories by macronutrient in one sausage & cheese sandwich:
The highest proportion of total calories is derived from fats. Carbohydrates contribute 29% of the total calories, and the remaining 13% is from protein.
McDonald’s Sausage McMuffin
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by McDonald’s. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the sandwich is prepared.
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Total Fat
Each serving of the fast food breakfast sandwich has 26 grams of total fat, including 10 grams of saturated fat. That is high.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.
With that in mind, note that one serving has 90 calories from saturated fat (23% of the total 400 calories).
SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING
Dietary Cholesterol and Sodium
One sandwich with sausage and cheese contains 55 grams of cholesterol, a 19% daily value.
In addition, there are 760 milligrams of sodium in a single serving. That’s 33% of the suggested sodium intake for a full day.
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Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving: 1 Sandwich
Red indicates %DV is high.
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Calories |
400 |
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%DV | ||
|
Total Fat |
26g |
33% |
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Saturated Fat |
10g |
51% |
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Trans Fat |
0.5g | |
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Cholesterol |
55mg |
18% |
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Sodium |
760mg |
33% |
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Carbohydrates |
29g |
11% |
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Dietary Fiber |
2g |
7% |
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Total Sugars |
2g | |
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Added Sugars |
1g |
1% |
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Protein |
14g |
%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.
Compare the nutritional value to breakfast sandwich from White Castle and Dunkin’s sourdough breakfast sandwich. Check the amount of saturated fat and sodium to find the best fast food sandwich for your diet plan.
Ingredients and Allergens in Sausage McMuffin
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients in the sausage, cheese, and English muffin used for the Sausage McMuffin breakfast sandwich at McDonald’s.
Ingredients in Sausage & Egg McMuffin
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English Muffin |
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Enriched Flour, Water, Yeast, Yellow Corn Meal, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Salt, Dough Conditioners, Wheat Gluten, Cultured Wheat Flour, Citric Acid, Baking Soda, Fumaric Acid. |
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Sausage Patty |
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Pork, Water, Salt, Spices, Dextrose, Sugar, Rosemary Extract, Natural Flavors. |
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Pasteurized Processed American Cheese |
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Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, and Color Added. |
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Salted Butter |
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Cream, Salt |
Allergens
The Sausage McMuffin is made with ingredients that contain milk, soy, and wheat.
If you have a food allergy, check McDonald’s full allergen menu and consult with your physician before deciding which food is right for you.
Fast Food Breakfast Sandwiches
Nutrition Comparison: Breakfast Sandwiches
Use the table below to compare nutritional value of popular fast food breakfast sandwiches.
| 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. McMuffin product image courtesy of McDonald’s. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for purposes of research and commentary related to fast food nutrition.