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Low Calorie McDonald's Menu (US)

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Low-calorie McDonald's food in the US: 22 items have 400 calories or less, and the lightest main is the Hamburger at 250 calories for $2.51. Below are all low-calorie items with prices, meals under 600 calories, low-calorie breakfast and drinks, and easy swaps.

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Lowest-calorie mains at McDonald's

  1. Hamburger — 250 cal, 12 g protein, $2.51
  2. 6 pc. Chicken McNuggets — 250 cal, 14 g protein, $4.19
  3. Cheeseburger — 300 cal, 15 g protein, $2.93
  4. Egg McMuffin — 310 cal, 17 g protein, $5.03
  5. Sausage Burrito — 310 cal, 13 g protein, $2.85
  6. Fruit & Maple Oatmeal — 320 cal, 6 g protein, $3.69

The Hamburger and the 6 pc. McNuggets (250 cal) are the lightest ways to get a real main course. The Filet-O-Fish (380) is the light pick among the bigger sandwiches.

Low-calorie breakfast

Breakfast items with 400 calories or less: Hash Browns (140 cal), Egg McMuffin (310 cal), Sausage Burrito (310 cal), Fruit & Maple Oatmeal (320 cal), Egg & Cheese Biscuit (390 cal), Sausage McMuffin (400 cal). The Egg McMuffin is the best-balanced low-calorie breakfast at 310 calories and 17 g of protein. See the McDonald's breakfast menu.

Zero- and low-calorie drinks

Drinks are where calories pile up unnoticed: a regular Coca-Cola adds 200 calories and a Caramel Frappé 420. Drinks with 5 calories or less: Premium Roast Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Americano, Diet Coke, Unsweetened Iced Tea, DASANI Water. All drinks with calories: McDonald's drinks menu.

Low-calorie desserts

The lightest treats are a Chocolate Chip Cookie (170 cal, $1.42) and the Baked Apple Pie (230 cal, $2.09). A Hot Fudge Sundae has 330; an OREO McFlurry 410.

Low Calorie items with prices

In-restaurant prices are estimates: median delivery-menu price across 78 US locations (October 12, 2026) minus the typical delivery markup of 19%, measured on the Big Mac against The Economist's in-restaurant price ($6.22, July 2026). Calories from McDonald's USA.
Menu itemIn restaurant (est.)Delivery appsRestaurant range (est.)Calories
Apple Slices≈ $1.25$1.49 (+19%)$0.50 – $2.6815
Hash Browns≈ $2.77$3.29 (+19%)$1.67 – $4.11140
4 pc. Chicken McNuggets≈ $3.04$3.62 (+19%)$2.09 – $4.87170
Chocolate Chip Cookie (1)≈ $1.42$1.69 (+19%)$0.83 – $2.85170
Baked Apple Pie≈ $2.09$2.49 (+19%)$1.15 – $4.70230
Hamburger≈ $2.51$2.99 (+19%)$1.59 – $3.69250
6 pc. Chicken McNuggets≈ $4.19$4.99 (+19%)$3.19 – $6.72250
Cheeseburger≈ $2.93$3.49 (+19%)$2.01 – $4.36300
Egg McMuffin≈ $5.03$5.99 (+19%)$4.11 – $6.63310
Sausage Burrito≈ $2.85$3.39 (+19%)$1.59 – $4.19310
Fruit & Maple Oatmeal≈ $3.69$4.39 (+19%)$2.18 – $4.70320
World Famous Fries≈ $3.94$4.69 (+19%)$2.85 – $5.29320
Hot Fudge Sundae≈ $3.69$4.39 (+19%)$2.18 – $5.96330
Hot Caramel Sundae≈ $3.69$4.39 (+19%)$2.18 – $5.96330
Filet-O-Fish≈ $5.54$6.59 (+19%)$4.11 – $7.14380
Egg & Cheese Biscuit≈ $3.83$4.56 (+19%)$2.35 – $5.88390
McDouble≈ $3.77$4.49 (+19%)$2.51 – $5.71390
McChicken≈ $3.02$3.59 (+19%)$1.59 – $5.46390
Spicy Snack Wrap≈ $3.27$3.89 (+19%)$2.85 – $3.77390
Sausage McMuffin≈ $2.85$3.39 (+19%)$1.85 – $5.37400
3 pc. McCrispy Strips≈ $5.46$6.49 (+19%)$4.19 – $7.39400
Ranch Snack Wrap≈ $3.27$3.89 (+19%)$2.85 – $3.77400

Nutrition

Source: McDonald's USA nutrition information for the standard recipe. Customizations change these values.
ItemCaloriesProteinFatCarbsSodium
Apple Slices150 g0 g4 g0 mg
Hash Browns1402 g8 g18 g310 mg
4 pc. Chicken McNuggets1709 g10 g10 g340 mg
Chocolate Chip Cookie (1)1702 g8 g22 g95 mg
Baked Apple Pie2302 g11 g33 g100 mg
Hamburger25012 g9 g30 g510 mg
6 pc. Chicken McNuggets25014 g15 g15 g500 mg
Cheeseburger30015 g13 g31 g720 mg
Egg McMuffin31017 g13 g30 g770 mg
Sausage Burrito31013 g17 g25 g800 mg
Fruit & Maple Oatmeal3206 g4.5 g64 g150 mg
World Famous Fries3205 g15 g43 g260 mg
Hot Fudge Sundae3308 g10 g51 g170 mg
Hot Caramel Sundae3307 g7 g58 g150 mg
Filet-O-Fish38016 g19 g38 g580 mg
Egg & Cheese Biscuit39013 g21 g39 g1110 mg
McDouble39022 g20 g32 g920 mg
McChicken39014 g21 g38 g560 mg
Spicy Snack Wrap39017 g22 g32 g1000 mg
Sausage McMuffin40014 g26 g29 g760 mg
3 pc. McCrispy Strips40031 g20 g24 g1320 mg
Ranch Snack Wrap40017 g23 g32 g970 mg

Meals under 600 calories

A light main with a low-calorie side, sorted by protein so you still feel full. Add water, a zero-sugar drink, tea or black coffee.

MealCaloriesProteinPrice (est.)
3 pc. McCrispy Strips + Apple Slices41531 g≈ $6.71
McDouble + Apple Slices40522 g≈ $5.02
Egg McMuffin + Apple Slices32517 g≈ $6.28
Spicy Snack Wrap + Apple Slices40517 g≈ $4.52
Ranch Snack Wrap + Apple Slices41517 g≈ $4.52
Filet-O-Fish + Apple Slices39516 g≈ $6.79
Cheeseburger + Apple Slices31515 g≈ $4.18
6 pc. Chicken McNuggets + Apple Slices26514 g≈ $5.44

Easy swaps that save calories

SwapYou save
Big Mac → Cheeseburger−280 calories
World Famous Fries → Apple Slices−305 calories
Coca-Cola → Diet Coke−200 calories
Chocolate Shake → Latte−380 calories
McCrispy → McChicken−80 calories

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Need to avoid specific allergens or combine conditions (for example vegan and under 500 calories)? Use the interactive allergen & diet filter. Other guides: High Protein.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the lowest-calorie meal at McDonald's?

A Hamburger (250 cal) with Apple Slices (15 cal) and a Diet Coke or water comes to about 265 calories.

What is the lowest-calorie burger at McDonald's?

The Hamburger at 250, then the Cheeseburger at 300.

How many calories are in McDonald's fries?

230 in a small, 320 in a medium and 480 in a large, according to McDonald's USA.

What is the lowest-calorie chicken at McDonald's?

The 4 pc. McNuggets (170) and 6 pc. McNuggets (250), before sauce. Among sandwiches, the McChicken has 390.

What is the lowest-calorie breakfast at McDonald's?

Among sandwiches, the Egg McMuffin at 310. A Hash Brown adds 140.

Which McDonald's drinks have no calories?

Diet Coke, Unsweetened Iced Tea, DASANI Water, and black Premium Roast coffee or Americano with almost none.

How many low-calorie items does McDonald's have?

22 food items on the US menu have 400 calories or less, including burgers, McNuggets, breakfast items, sides and desserts.

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