480 Calories in McDonald’s Sausage Egg McMuffin
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 article to learn more about the nutrition facts, calories, ingredients, and allergens in the ever popular Sausage Egg McMuffin breakfast sandwich.
Calories and Nutrition
Nutritional information is presented based on a single serving measured as one Sausage McMuffin with egg and cheese. Percentage daily value (% DV) measures how much one nutrient per serving contributes to a 2,000 daily diet.
Calories
There are 480 Calories in McDonald’s Sausage McMuffin. More than half of the total calories are derived from fat. Carbohydrates make up approximately 120 calories in the sandwich. The remaining 80 calories are from protein.
- Fat: 280 calories
- Carbs: 120 calories
- Protein: 80 calories
- Total: 480 calories per serving
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.
Total Fat
Given the main ingredients are sausage, egg, and cheese, it should come as no surprise that there is a high portion of dietary fat in this breakfast sandwich. Did you notice how much?
One serving contains 31 grams of total fat, including 12 grams of saturated fat. In addition, one sandwich has half of one gram of trans fat.
Potassium and Sodium
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 260mg of potassium in one of these McMuffin breakfast sandwiches is 6% of the total daily value.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Sausage McMuffin with Egg
CALORIES
480TOTAL FAT
31g(40%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
30g(11%DV)
PROTEIN
20g(40%DV)
| Saturated Fat | 12g (62%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g |
| Cholesterol | 280mg (93%DV) |
| Sodium | 830mg (36%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g (7%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 2g |
| Added Sugars | 1g (1%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
Sausage, Egg & Cheese McMuffin 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
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.
Sausage Patty
Pork, Water, Salt, Spices, Dextrose, Sugar, Rosemary Extract, and Natural Flavors.
Pasteurized Process American 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 muffin, patty and cheese, this McMuffin includes an Egg, Salted Butter (cream, salt), and 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:
- Steak ‘n Shake Double Steakburger (in the hamburger bun)
- Chick-fil-A Classic Crispy Chicken Sandwich (in the bun)
- Whataburger Bacon Cheeseburger (in large white bun)
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.
Nutrition Facts Comparison
Nutrition in Fast Food 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.
You can 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 green + icon to expand the row and display additional information.
| 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 Bagel | 520 | 18g | 67g | 23g | 1200mg |
| 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 |
| Panera Bread | Egg & Cheese on Brioche | 380 | 19g | 32g | 19g | 510mg |
| 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 |
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
