McDonald's calories and nutrition
McDonald's items run from 141 kcal for a Hashbrown to 873 kcal for 20 Chicken McNuggets. The lightest burger is the Hamburger at 258 kcal, and a Big Mac has 544 kcal.
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Figures from McDonald's Österreich, Nährwerte on each product page · Country of the figures: Austria · Checked 2026-10-03
The lightest burgers are the Hamburger (258 kcal) and the Cheeseburger (306 kcal). For protein per calorie, the McMuffin Bacon and Egg gives 26 g for 397 kcal, and 9 Chicken McNuggets give 25 g for 393 kcal.
The biggest savings come from small changes. Small Pommes instead of large saves 201 kcal, a Coca-Cola Zero instead of a Coca-Cola saves about 105 kcal, and a McFlurry Oreo without sauce has 242 kcal against 432 kcal with caramel sauce.
These figures are from McDonald's Austria. Recipes, buns and portion sizes vary by country, so a Big Mac or a portion of fries in the UK, the US or elsewhere can have a different number. Check your local McDonald's site when it matters.
Questions
How many calories are in a Big Mac?
A Big Mac has 544 kcal, with 27 g protein, 42 g carbs and 29 g fat.
What is the lowest calorie meal at McDonald's?
A Hamburger (258 kcal) with small Pommes (229 kcal) and a Coca-Cola Zero (1 kcal) comes to 488 kcal.
How many calories are in McDonald's fries?
Small Pommes have 229 kcal, medium 327 kcal and large 430 kcal.