McDonald’s • Gluten-Free Guide • Updated June 2026
Gluten-Free Options at McDonald’s
Quick Answer: Yes — McDonald’s has 42 gluten-free options. The top pick by Nom Score is the Scrambled Eggs (2) (140 cal, 13g protein, Nom Score B).
42Gluten-Free Options
155Total Analyzed
BBest Grade
Top rated
Top Gluten-Free Picks at McDonald’s
1
B
Scrambled Eggs (2)
Cal
140
Prot
13g
Sod
120
Sug
0g
Contains: Egg
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Ingredients: Eggs, Citric Acid. Contains: Egg., Clarified Butter Ingredients: Pasteurized Cream (butterfat).
2
B
Spam Eggs and Rice
Cal
570
Prot
26g
Sod
720
Sug
1g
Contains: Egg
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Ingredients: Milled Rice., Scrambled Eggs Ingredients: Eggs, Citric Acid. Contains: Egg., Spam Ingredients: Pork With Ham, Mechanically Separated Chicken, Water, Salt, Modified Potato Starch, Sugar, Sodium Phosphates, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Nitrate., Clarified Butter Ingredients: Pasteurized Cream (butterfat).
3
B
Coffee Cream Portion Cup
Cal
20
Prot
0g
Sod
10
Sug
0g
Contains: Milk
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Ingredients: Skim Milk, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Polyphosphate, Datem, Tetra Sodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Citrate, Carrageenan.
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
Scrambled Eggs (2)Nom’s Top Pick
Great sodium & sugar. Watch the sat fat. Light on fiber. · Contains: Egg
Contains: Egg
Ingredients: Eggs, Citric Acid. Contains: Egg., Clarified Butter Ingredients: Pasteurized Cream (butterfat).
B
140
13g
1g
120mg
2
Spam Eggs and Rice
Great sugar. Light on fiber. · Contains: Egg
Contains: Egg
Ingredients: Milled Rice., Scrambled Eggs Ingredients: Eggs, Citric Acid. Contains: Egg., Spam Ingredients: Pork With Ham, Mechanically Separated Chicken, Water, Salt, Modified Potato Starch, Sugar, Sodium Phosphates, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Nitrate., Clarified Butter Ingredients: Pasteurized Cream (butterfat).
B
570
26g
55g
720mg
3
Coffee Cream Portion Cup
Low on nutrients. Great sodium & sugar. Light on fiber & protein. · Contains: Milk
Contains: Milk
Ingredients: Skim Milk, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Polyphosphate, Datem, Tetra Sodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Citrate, Carrageenan.
B
20
0g
1g
10mg
4
Creamy Ranch Sauce
Great sugar & portion. Light on fiber & protein. · Contains: Milk, Egg
Contains: MilkEgg
Creamy Ranch Sauce: Soybean Oil, Water, Cultured Buttermilk, Distilled Vinegar, Egg Yolks, Salt, Sugar, Spices, Dried Garlic, Dried Onion, Natural Flavor (Dairy Source), Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate (Preservatives), Calcium Disodium EDTA (Protect Flavor). CONTAINS: MILK AND EGG.
C
110
0g
1g
160mg
5
Fat Free Chocolate Milk Jug
Great sodium & portion. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber. · Contains: Milk
Contains: Milk
Chocolate Milk: Lowfat Milk, Sugar, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Cornstarch, Salt, Carrageenan, Vanilla Extract, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3. CONTAINS: MILK.
C
130
9g
18g
85mg
6
1% Low Fat Milk Jug
Great sodium & portion. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber. · Contains: Milk
Contains: Milk
1% Low Fat Milk: Low Fat Milk, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3. CONTAINS: MILK.
C
100
8g
12g
80mg
7
Hot Fudge Sundae
Great sodium & portion. Watch the sugar. Light on protein. · Contains: Milk, Soy
Contains: MilkSoy
Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream: Milk, Sugar, Cream, Nonfat Milk Solids, Corn Syrup Solids, Mono- and Diglycerides, Guar Gum, Dextrose, Sodium Citrate, Artificial Vanilla Flavor, Sodium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Disodium Phosphate, Cellulose Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate. CONTAINS: MILK.. Hot Fudge Topping: Sugar, Water, Sweetened Condensed Skim Milk (Milk, Sugar), Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil and/or Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Nonfat Dry Milk, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Corn Syrup, Salt, Disodium Phosphate, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Artificial Flavor (Vanillin), Soy Lecithin, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids. CONTAINS: MILK AND SOY LECITHIN.
C
330
8g
51g
170mg
8
Strawberry Banana Smoothie (Medium)
Low on nutrients. Great sodium & sat fat. Watch the sugar. Light on protein. · Contains: Milk
Contains: Milk
Strawberry Banana Smoothie Base: Water, Sugar, Strawberry Puree, Banana Puree Concentrate, Concentrated Apple Juice, Grape Juice from Concentrate, Contains Less Than 1%: Yogurt Powder (Cultured Whey, Cultured Skim Milk), Pectin, Natural (Botanical Source) Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Colored with Fruit and Vegetable Juice, Red 40. CONTAINS: MILK.
C
190
2g
44g
40mg
9
Mango Pineapple Smoothie (Medium)
Low on nutrients. Great sodium & sat fat. Watch the sugar. Light on protein. · Contains: Milk
Contains: Milk
Mango Pineapple Smoothie Base: Water, Sugar, Mango Puree, Pineapple Juice Concentrate, Concentrated Apple Juice, Grape Juice from Concentrate, Contains Less Than 1%: Yogurt Powder (Cultured Whey, Cultured Skim Milk), Pectin, Natural (Botanical Source) Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Colored with Fruit and Vegetable Juice. CONTAINS: MILK.
C
200
2g
45g
35mg
10
Orange Dream
Great sodium & sat fat. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein. · Contains: Milk
Contains: Milk
C
320
0g
70g
55mg
The Nom Score read
The Scrambled Eggs (2) tops McDonald’s’ 42 gluten-free options — Nom Score B (78/100) on 140 calories, 13g protein, and 120mg sodium. The Spam Eggs and Rice carries the most protein at 26g. The lightest is the Coffee Cream Portion Cup, at 20 calories. Most come from the Breakfast menu (2 of 10). Protein ranges 0–26g across the picks. Figures are computed from McDonald’s’ published nutrition data (June 2026).
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Watch-outs
What to Avoid
These items at McDonald’s don’t meet gluten-free criteria:
Big Breakfast
not confirmed gluten-free by allergen data — ingredients mention wheat
Coca-Cola (Medium)
not confirmed gluten-free by allergen data
Sprite (Medium)
not confirmed gluten-free by allergen data
Dr Pepper (Medium)
not confirmed gluten-free by allergen data
Fanta Orange (Medium)
not confirmed gluten-free by allergen data
Order smarter
Pro Tips: How to Order Gluten-Free at McDonald’s
Allergen lists flag wheat, but shared fryers and prep surfaces mean cross-contact—ask staff if you have celiac disease
Bunless, protein-style, and “in a bowl” builds skip the most common gluten source
Sauces, seasonings, and breading are hidden gluten—verify before adding
FAQ
Common questions about gluten-free at McDonald’s
Is McDonald’s good for gluten-free diets?
Yes — McDonald’s has 42 gluten-free options, topped by the Scrambled Eggs (2) (Nom Score B).
What’s the best gluten-free option at McDonald’s?
The Scrambled Eggs (2) is the best choice with 140 calories, 13g protein, and a Nom Score of B.
What is the highest-protein item at McDonald’s?
The highest-protein option at McDonald’s is the Spam Eggs and Rice with 26g protein (570 cal).
How we ranked these: Every item is scored by the Nom Score, which weighs
sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie against FDA daily-value guidance.
Data comes from McDonald’s’ published nutrition information.
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