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McDonald's Low Calorie Guide

McDonald's is the world's largest fast food chain, and with a few smart choices, you can eat there without blowing your calorie budget. Here are the best low calorie options at McDonald's.

Egg McMuffin

Breakfast

Best breakfast option — real egg, Canadian bacon, English muffin

310cal

P 17gC 30gF 13g

Sausage Burrito

Breakfast

Lower calorie breakfast alternative

310cal

P 12gC 27gF 17g

Fruit & Maple Oatmeal (no brown sugar)

Breakfast

Skip the brown sugar packet

290cal

P 5gC 58gF 4g

Grilled Chicken Sandwich (no mayo)

Lunch/Dinner

Best protein-to-calorie ratio on the menu

380cal

P 42gC 36gF 7g

6-Piece Chicken McNuggets

Lunch/Dinner

Skip the sauce to save 50-100 cal

270cal

P 14gC 16gF 16g

Hamburger

Lunch/Dinner

Simple and portion-controlled

250cal

P 12gC 31gF 9g

Side Salad with Balsamic Dressing

Any

Add grilled chicken for +130 cal, +25g protein

60cal

P 3gC 8gF 2g

Apple Slices

Any

Great side instead of fries

15cal

P 0gC 4gF 0g

💡 Smart Ordering Tips

Order a side salad instead of fries to save 250+ calories
Skip the sauce — each packet adds 50-100 calories
Choose grilled over crispy chicken to save 100+ calories
A hamburger (250 cal) + apple slices (15 cal) = 265 cal meal

⚠️ Calorie information is approximate and may vary by location. Always check McDonald's's official nutrition information for the most accurate data.

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