McDonald’s Sausage Egg McMuffin

Sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich served on an English muffin from McDonald's.

The famous McDonald’s Sausage McMuffin® with Egg includes a hot sausage patty, melted American cheese, and a fresh egg served on a warm toasted English muffin.

One serving has 480 calories, 31 grams fat, 30 grams carbohydrates, and 20 grams protein.

Read through this guide for a complete overview of the nutrition facts, calories, ingredients, and allergens in the ever popular Sausage Egg McMuffin breakfast sandwich.

Sausage, egg, cheese mcmuffin with summary list of nutrients.

Sausage McMuffin with Egg Nutrition Facts

Nutritional information is presented based on a single serving measured as one Sausage McMuffin with egg and cheese.

Nutrition Info

480 Calories

Serving 1 Sandwich

% Daily Value

Saturated Fat

62%

HIGH

Sodium

36%

HIGH

Added Sugars

1%

LOW

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Percentage daily value (% DV) measures how much one nutrient per serving contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories.

Calories

There are 480 Calories in McDonald’s Sausage McMuffin.

Here is a summary of the amount of calories by macronutrient in one breakfast sandwich:

  • 280 calories from fat
  • 120 calories from total carbs
  • 80 calories from protein

More than half of the total calories are derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates make up approximately one quarter (25%) of the total calories in the sandwich. The remaining 17% is from protein.

McDonald’s Sausage McMuffin with Egg

% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein
Calories
fat
58%
carbohydrates
25%
Protein
17%
  • 110 calories are derived from saturated fat (23% of total calories)

The breakout of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by McDonald’s. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how it’s prepared, or due to topping choices.

ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 480 CALORIES

  • Run 40 minutes
  • Walk 2 hours 35 minutes
  • Play Golf (drive cart) 1 hour 55 minutes

Compare nutrition facts in McDonald’s McMuffin sandwich without the English muffin.

Total Fat

With sausage, egg, and cheese, the sandwich contains a high amount of dietary fat per serving. One sandwich has 31 grams of total fat, including 12 grams of saturated fat. That is high.

In addition, one sandwich has half of one gram of trans fat.

SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING

  • 280 calories from dietary fats (58% of total calories)
  • 110 calories from saturated fat
  • 0.5 grams trans fat

Sodium and Cholesterol

Note the sodium content of a single serving is 36% of the daily value recommended by the FDA (based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet).

There are 830 milligrams of sodium in one Sausage McMuffin with Egg.

The 280mg of dietary cholesterol in one McMuffin breakfast sandwich with egg, cheese, and sausage is a staggering 93% of the total daily value.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 McMuffin Sandwich

Amount per serving

Calories

480

% Daily Value

Red indicates a high %DV.

Total Fat

31g

Saturated Fat

12g

Trans Fat

0.5g

Cholesterol

280mg

Sodium

830mg

Carbohydrates

30g

11%

Dietary Fiber

2g

7%

Total Sugars

2g

Added Sugars

1g

1%

Protein

20g

%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.

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Sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich served on an English muffin from McDonald's.
There are 480 calories in one serving.

McMuffin with Egg Ingredients and Allergens

Ingredients

Here is the complete list of ingredients in McDonald’s Sausage McMuffin with Egg, including the english muffin, sausage patty, and cheese.

English Muffin

Ingredients:Enriched Flour, Water, Yeast, Yellow Corn Meal, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Salt, Dough Conditioners, Wheat Gluten, Cultured Wheat Flour, Citric Acid, Baking Soda, and Fumaric Acid.

  • The Enriched Flour includes wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamine, riboflavin, and folic acid.
  • Yellow Corn Meal includes degermed yellow corn meal and corn flour.
  • Dough Conditioners include mono-, di- and tricalcium phosphate, DATEM, ascorbic acid, enzymes, and ethylated mono- and digylcerides.

Sausage Patty

Ingredients:Pork, Water, Salt, Spices, Dextrose, Sugar, Rosemary Extract, and Natural Flavors.

Pasteurized Process American Cheese

Ingredients in cheese:Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, and Color Added.

Other Ingredients in McMuffin

In addition to the ingredients used to make the English muffin, patty and cheese, this McMuffin Sandwich includes:

  • USDA Grade A Eggs
  • Salted Butter (cream, salt)
  • Clarified Butter (pasteurized cream)

What is DATEM?

The acronym is short for Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Ester of Mono- and Diglycerides.

DATEM is derived from vegetable oils.

The additive is often used as an emulsifier in the production of baked goods.  It strengthens the gluten in dough to create a springy, chewier texture in breads.  It is also used in the production of other foods such as salsa, ice cream and salad dressing.

McDonald’s McMuffin menu item lists DATEM as an ingredient used in the English Muffin. Other fast food menu items that use DATEM include:

Allergens

The English muffin is made with wheat and may contain sesame. This sandwich is also made with ingredients that contain egg, soy, and milk.

Other Fast Food Breakfast Sandwiches

Nutrition Facts for Breakfast Sandwiches

Use the the following table to compare calories and nutrients in McDonald’s Sausage Egg McMuffin to other top breakfast sandwich options from other popular fast food restaurants.

Click the small arrows in the top row to sort the data by restaurant, calories, fat, carbs, or protein. If you’re viewing the table on a small device, click the plus icon to expand the row and display additional information.

RestaurantMenu ItemCaloriesFatCarbsProteinSodium
Panera BreadSausage & Egg on Asiago Bagel82051g58g32g1490mg
Burger KingDouble Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich72054g31g29g1620mg
Dunkin'Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich65032g58g31g1360mg
Dunkin'Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel52018g67g23g1200mg
Burger KingSausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich51034g30g20g1030mg
McDonald'sSausage McMuffin with Egg48031g30g20g830mg
Dunkin'Turkey Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich47025g39g23g1080mg
McDonald'sSausage Biscuit46030g37g11g1090mg
McDonald'sBacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit46026g39g17g1330mg
White CastleBreakfast Toast with Sausage42027g29g16g850mg
McDonald'sSausage McMuffin40026g29g14g760mg
Burger KingBacon, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich37021g30g16g820mg
Burger KingEgg & Cheese Croissan'Wich33018g30g13g660mg
White CastleOriginal Slider with Egg & Cheese28018g17g14g600mg
Dunkin'Bacon Wake-Up Wrap22013g15g10g590mg
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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

  • McMuffin product image courtesy of McDonald’s. Original design by Nutrition & Ingredients.

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