McDonald’s Spicy Deluxe Crispy Chicken Sandwich
This southern style sandwich is made with breaded, fried chicken breast meat and topped with Spicy Pepper Sauce, Roma tomatoes and shredded lettuce. McDonald’s Spicy Deluxe McCrispy is served on a potato roll.
One sandwich has 530 calories, 26 grams fat, 49 grams carbohydrates, and 27 grams protein.
Read this fast food report for a detailed overview of the nutrition facts, analysis of calories, full list of ingredients, and allergens in a spicy fried chicken sandwich from McDonald’s.
Spicy Deluxe McCrispy Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts are based on standard formulations and McDonald’s recipe for one fried chicken sandwich, excluding substitutions or extra add-ons.
Calories in Spicy McCrispy
There are 530 total calories in one serving of the Spicy Deluxe Chicken Sandwich.
Calories by Macronutrient
Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:
% Calories by Nutrient
Fat contributes the greatest proportion (42%) of total calories in McDonald’s spicy chicken sandwich. Carbohydrates make up 37% of the calories, and the remaining 20% is from protein.
Per serving
Calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts information provided by McDonald’s. Actual calories may vary as a result of how the McCrispy is prepared at time of order.
Time to Burn Calories
An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 45 minutes to burn off the calories from a fried chicken sandwich.
Here is a list of approximate times required to burn 530 calories, by type of exercise.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 530 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Nutrition Facts
Here is a summary of the nutrition facts for a Spicy Deluxe McCrispy sandwich. The information is sourced directly from McDonald’s and is based on a single sandwich.
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Amount (%DV) per sandwich
Red indicates %DV is high.
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Calories |
530 |
%DV |
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Total Fat |
26g |
33% |
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Saturated Fat |
4g |
21% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
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Cholesterol |
65mg |
22% |
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Sodium |
1200mg |
52% |
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Carbohydrates |
49g |
18% |
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Dietary Fiber |
2g |
7% |
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Total Sugars |
10g | |
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Added Sugars |
8g |
16% |
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Protein |
27g |
%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.
Total Fat in McD’s Spicy McCrispy
Each serving of McDonald’s spicy fried chicken sandwich contains 26 grams of total fat, including 4 grams of saturated fat. That is high on both counts.
The amount of saturated fat, for example, has a 21% daily value. That means you consume 21% of the FDA-recommended limit of saturated fat for a full day.
According to the FDA, a nutrient that contributes a daily value of 20% or greater is high.
Calculate Daily Value of Fat
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
An example is shown in the data table below. One Spicy McCrispy Sandwich contains 26 grams of total fat, which is 33% of the recommended daily limit of 78 grams.
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per Sandwich |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value | |
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Total Fat |
26g |
78g |
33% |
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Saturated Fat |
4g |
20g |
21% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
Summary of Fat per Spicy McCrispy
Cholesterol in Sandwich
The amount of dietary cholesterol per serving also exceeds 20%. The Spicy Deluxe McCrispy has 65 milligrams of cholesterol, a 22% daily value.
Amount of Sodium is High
One sandwich has 1,200 milligrams of sodium. That’s over half of the recommended limit for an entire day.
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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.
McCrispy Sandwich Ingredients
This McDonald’s sandwich is made with crispy fried chicken and a special sauce. It’s topped with sliced Roma Tomatoes, Shredded Lettuce, and served on a potato roll.
See below for the list of ingredients in the chicken, sauce, and roll.
Ingredients in Chicken |
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Chicken Breast Fillets with Rib Meat, Water, Wheat Flour, Vegetable Oil, Sugar, Salt, Modified Food Starch, Leavening, Yellow Corn Flour, Modified Corn Starch, Sodium Phosphate, Spices, Wheat Gluten, Yeast Extract, Monosodium Glutamate, Extractives of Paprika (color), Natural Flavors, Gum Arabic, Maltodextrin |
Ingredients in Spicy Pepper Sauce |
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Soybean Oil, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Egg Yolk, Habanero Pepper, Salt, Sugar, Mustard Seed, Garlic, Onion, Xanthan Gum, Red Bell Pepper, Lactic Acid, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Spice, Natural Flavor, Oleoresin Paprika (for color), Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Paprika, Turmeric, Calcium Disodium EDTA |
Ingredients in Potato Roll |
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Enriched Flour, Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Potato Flour, Wheat Gluten, Soybean Oil, Honey, Salt, Vinegar, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes, Inactive Yeast, DATEM, Natural Flavors, Vegetable Proteins (pea, potato, faba bean), Vegetable Oil (canola and/or sunflower oil), Wheat Starch, Dextrose, Colors (turmeric, paprika), Dextrose, Acetic Acid, Maltodextrin, Wheat Protein |
Allergens
Both the chicken fillet and the sandwich roll are made with ingredients that contain egg, wheat and soy. The potato roll may also contain sesame.
Restaurants prepare and cook food on common kitchen equipment. As such, even foods that are made without allergens may come into contact or contain allergens due to cross contamination.
McDonald’s Sandwich Menu
Review the data table below, which shows nutrition facts for McDonald’s chicken sandwiches and ever popular Filet-o-Fish sandwich.
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| Updated December 2025 | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
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| McChicken | 390 | 21g | 38g | 14g | 560mg |
| McCrispy Chicken Sandwich | 470 | 20g | 46g | 26g | 1140mg |
| Deluxe McCrispy Chicken Sandwich | 530 | 26g | 48g | 27g | 1050mg |
| Spicy McCrispy Chicken Sandwich | 530 | 26g | 48g | 27g | 1320mg |
| Spicy Deluxe Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 530 | 26g | 49g | 27g | 1200mg |
| Bacon Buffalo Ranch McCrispy | 650 | 37g | 49g | 32g | 1730mg |
| Bacon Buffalo Ranch Deluxe McCrispy | 660 | 37g | 50g | 33g | 1610mg |
| Filet-O-Fish | 380 | 19g | 38g | 16g | 580mg |
| Double Filet-O-Fish | 530 | 26g | 48g | 26g | 830mg |
Nutritional information is based on one serving.
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, ingredients, allergens source: McDonald’s official website. Sandwich product image courtesy of McDonald’s fast food restaurant company. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for fast food nutrition research and commentary.