McDonald's Low Calorie Options
Here are current standard menu items with nutrition information. No account or daily target required.
McDonald's Nutrition & Calories
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24 current picks to start with
Ranked by protein per calorie. Choose a scenario above to filter.
Items under 50 calories or under 5g protein are excluded from this ranking.
#2
Quarter Pounder with Cheese
Quarter-pound beef patty with two slices of cheese, onions, pickles, ketchup, and mustard.
Verified 2026-10-26
#3
Double Cheeseburger
Two beef patties with two slices of cheese, pickles, onions, ketchup, and mustard.
Verified 2026-10-26
#4
McDouble
Two patties with cheese. Higher protein than a basic hamburger.
Verified 2026-10-26
#5
10-Piece Chicken McNuggets
Ten white-meat chicken McNuggets. Skip the sauce to save 50-200 calories per packet.
Verified 2026-10-26
#6
6-Piece Chicken McNuggets
Skip the sauce to avoid 50-100 extra calories per packet.
Verified 2026-10-26
#7
McCrispy
Crispy chicken fillet with crinkle-cut pickles and salted butter on a potato roll.
Verified 2026-10-26
#8
Egg McMuffin
A breakfast sandwich with real egg, Canadian bacon, and English muffin.
Verified 2026-10-26
#9
McCafe Latte (Medium)
Medium latte with whole milk and two espresso shots.
Verified 2026-10-26
#10
Spicy McCrispy
Spicy crispy chicken fillet with crinkle-cut pickles and salted butter on a potato roll.
Verified 2026-10-26
#11
McCafe Iced Latte (Medium)
Medium iced latte with whole milk.
Verified 2026-10-26
#12
Cheeseburger
Beef patty with cheese, pickles, onions, ketchup, and mustard.
Verified 2026-10-26
#13
Hamburger
A simple, portion-controlled burger.
Verified 2026-10-26
#14
Big Mac
Two beef patties, Big Mac sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a sesame seed bun.
Verified 2026-10-26
#15
Filet-O-Fish
Fish filet with tartar sauce and half a slice of cheese on a steamed bun.
Verified 2026-10-26
#16
Sausage Burrito
A lower-calorie breakfast alternative with sausage, egg, and cheese in a tortilla.
Verified 2026-10-26
#17
Sausage McMuffin with Egg
Sausage patty, egg, and cheese on a toasted English muffin.
Verified 2026-10-26
#18
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit
Bacon, folded egg, and cheese on a warm biscuit.
Verified 2026-10-26
#19
McChicken
Crispy chicken patty with mayo and shredded lettuce on a regular bun.
Verified 2026-10-26
#20
Sausage Biscuit with Egg
Sausage patty and folded egg on a warm biscuit.
Verified 2026-10-26
#21
Vanilla Cone
Soft-serve vanilla cone - one of the lowest-calorie desserts on the menu.
Verified 2026-10-26
#22
Vanilla Shake (Medium)
Medium vanilla shake with whipped topping.
Verified 2026-10-26
#23
OREO McFlurry (Mini)
Mini-size McFlurry with OREO cookie pieces.
Verified 2026-10-26
#24
Fruit & Maple Oatmeal
Oatmeal with diced apples and a cranberry raisin blend. Leaving out the brown sugar packet lowers the total; the official figure includes it.
Verified 2026-10-26
#25
Hotcakes
Three hotcakes with butter and maple syrup. Skipping the butter and syrup removes a large share of the calories.
Verified 2026-10-26
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30 official itemsEgg McMuffin
Breakfast 💪 High proteinA breakfast sandwich with real egg, Canadian bacon, and English muffin.
Sausage Burrito
BreakfastA lower-calorie breakfast alternative with sausage, egg, and cheese in a tortilla.
Fruit & Maple Oatmeal
BreakfastOatmeal with diced apples and a cranberry raisin blend. Leaving out the brown sugar packet lowers the total; the official figure includes it.
6-Piece Chicken McNuggets
Lunch/DinnerSkip the sauce to avoid 50-100 extra calories per packet.
Hamburger
Lunch/DinnerA simple, portion-controlled burger.
McDouble
Lunch/Dinner 💪 High proteinTwo patties with cheese. Higher protein than a basic hamburger.
Apple Slices
AnyA fresh fruit side instead of fries.
Big Mac
Lunch/Dinner 💪 High proteinTwo beef patties, Big Mac sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a sesame seed bun.
Quarter Pounder with Cheese
Lunch/Dinner 💪 High proteinQuarter-pound beef patty with two slices of cheese, onions, pickles, ketchup, and mustard.
McChicken
Lunch/DinnerCrispy chicken patty with mayo and shredded lettuce on a regular bun.
Filet-O-Fish
Lunch/Dinner 💪 High proteinFish filet with tartar sauce and half a slice of cheese on a steamed bun.
McCrispy
Lunch/Dinner 💪 High proteinCrispy chicken fillet with crinkle-cut pickles and salted butter on a potato roll.
Spicy McCrispy
Lunch/Dinner 💪 High proteinSpicy crispy chicken fillet with crinkle-cut pickles and salted butter on a potato roll.
10-Piece Chicken McNuggets
Lunch/Dinner 💪 High proteinTen white-meat chicken McNuggets. Skip the sauce to save 50-200 calories per packet.
Cheeseburger
Lunch/Dinner 💪 High proteinBeef patty with cheese, pickles, onions, ketchup, and mustard.
Double Cheeseburger
Lunch/Dinner 💪 High proteinTwo beef patties with two slices of cheese, pickles, onions, ketchup, and mustard.
Sausage McMuffin with Egg
Breakfast 💪 High proteinSausage patty, egg, and cheese on a toasted English muffin.
Hotcakes
BreakfastThree hotcakes with butter and maple syrup. Skipping the butter and syrup removes a large share of the calories.
Hash Browns
BreakfastShredded potato patty.
Small World Famous Fries
Lunch/DinnerSmall order of fries. A small instead of a large saves several hundred calories.
Vanilla Cone
AnySoft-serve vanilla cone - one of the lowest-calorie desserts on the menu.
OREO McFlurry (Mini)
AnyMini-size McFlurry with OREO cookie pieces.
McCafe Iced Coffee (Medium)
AnyMedium iced coffee as served by default, including light cream and liquid sugar. Ask for it unsweetened to cut calories; the official site does not publish a no-sugar figure.
McCafe Latte (Medium)
AnyMedium latte with whole milk and two espresso shots.
Diet Coke (Medium)
AnyZero-calorie soft drink - useful as the drink in any combo.
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit
Breakfast 💪 High proteinBacon, folded egg, and cheese on a warm biscuit.
Sausage Biscuit with Egg
Breakfast 💪 High proteinSausage patty and folded egg on a warm biscuit.
McCafe Premium Roast Coffee (Medium)
AnyMedium brewed coffee, black - the lowest-calorie drink on the menu.
Vanilla Shake (Medium)
AnyMedium vanilla shake with whipped topping.
McCafe Iced Latte (Medium)
AnyMedium iced latte with whole milk.
Calculate your exact order
If you also eat at Chipotle, this calculator totals an order the way the line works — pick a base, a protein and your toppings, and calories and protein add up as you go. Every figure comes from Chipotle's official nutrition chart, with a shareable link to your exact build.
Chipotle calorie calculator →Practical ordering tips
- Order apple slices instead of fries to save 230+ calories
- Skip the sauce — each packet adds 50-100 calories
- A hamburger (250 cal) + apple slices (15 cal) = 265 cal
- The published Fruit & Maple Oatmeal figure includes the brown sugar packet — leaving it out makes the bowl lighter, and the official number still counts it
- Check the McDonald's app for current menu and nutrition at your local store
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the lower-calorie options at McDonald's?
The lower-calorie standard menu items at McDonald's (U.S.) are listed on this page with nutrition information from official sources. Items like grilled proteins, fruit sides, and simpler portions tend to be lower in calories. Always check the official menu or app for your local store, as availability and nutrition can vary by location.
Is this McDonald's menu information current?
The items on this page were verified against McDonald's official U.S. menu and nutrition sources on 2026-10-26. Fast food menus change frequently and vary by location. Always check the restaurant's official website or app for the most current menu and nutrition information before ordering.
Does this page set a calorie target or diet plan?
No. This page shows standard menu item nutrition information from official sources so you can compare options. It does not set or recommend a calorie target, deficit, or diet plan. For personalized dietary guidance, consult a registered dietitian or your healthcare provider.
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