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.
There are 480 calories, 31 grams fat, 30 grams carbohydrates, and 20 grams protein in one sandwich.
Read this fast food nutrition report for an analysis of calories and a complete overview of nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in the popular Sausage Egg McMuffin breakfast sandwich.
Sausage McMuffin with Egg Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information is based on standard formulations for one Sausage McMuffin with egg and cheese, excluding substitutions or extra add-ons.
Calories
There are 480 Calories in McDonald’s Sausage McMuffin with egg.
Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:
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.
Sausage McMuffin with Egg
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinCalories by nutrient are rounded estimates based on the nutrition facts information provided by McDonald’s fast food restaurant. Actual calories may vary by location or as a result of how the sandwich is prepared at time of order.
Time to Burn Calories
An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 40 minutes to burn off the calories from a McMuffin with sausage, egg, and cheese.
Here is a list of approximate times required to burn 480 calories, by type of exercise.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 480 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Learn more about fast food breakfast sandwiches. Compare nutrition facts in McDonald’s McMuffin sandwich without the English muffin.
Nutrition Facts
Review the table below for nutrition facts in McDonald’s Sausage Egg McMuffin.
Amount (%DV) per Sandwich
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Calories |
480 |
%DV |
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Total Fat |
31g |
40% |
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Saturated Fat |
12g |
62% |
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Trans Fat |
0.5g | |
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Cholesterol |
280mg |
93% |
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Sodium |
830mg |
36% |
|
Carbohydrates |
30g |
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 |
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.
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 Egg McMuffin is high in total fats and sodium.
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%DV |
Level | |
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Total Fat |
40% |
HIGH |
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Sodium |
36% |
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
One Egg McMuffin with Sausage sandwich has 31 grams of total fat, including 12 grams of saturated fat.
The amount of saturated fat has a 62% daily value, which is considered high for one serving.
Calculate Daily Value
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
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per Sandwich |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value | |
|
Total Fat |
31g |
78g |
40% |
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Saturated Fat |
12g |
20g |
62% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
Summary of Fat in Sausage McMuffin
Sodium and Cholesterol
There are 830 milligrams of sodium in one Sausage McMuffin with Egg. That amount of sodium is 36% of the recommended daily limit (based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet).
The 280mg of dietary cholesterol in one McMuffin breakfast sandwich with egg, cheese, and sausage is a staggering 93% of the total daily value.
Check nutrition facts in McDonald’s breakfast menu
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.
McMuffin Ingredients and Allergens
Here is the complete list of ingredients in McDonald’s Sausage McMuffin with Egg, including the English muffin, sausage patty, and cheese.
Ingredients
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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 Process American Cheese |
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Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, Color Added |
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Other Ingredients |
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.
Check declared allergens in McDonald’s menu items.
Other Fast Food Breakfast Sandwiches
Check table below to compare calories and nutrients in McDonald’s Sausage Egg McMuffin to other top fast food breakfast sandwiches.
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| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panera Bread | Sausage & Egg on Asiago Bagel | 810 | 50g | 58g | 32g | 1460mg |
| Burger King | Double Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 730 | 55g | 30g | 28g | 1660mg |
| 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 | 500 | 34g | 28g | 19g | 1040mg |
| 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 | 360 | 21g | 28g | 15g | 810mg |
| Burger King | Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 310 | 17g | 28g | 12g | 640mg |
| 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 official website. McMuffin product image courtesy of McDonald’s. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients staff for research and commentary related to fast food nutrition. McDi42