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McDonald’s • Keto & Low-Carb Guide • Updated June 2026

Keto Options at McDonald’s

Quick Answer: McDonald’s has 8 keto options. The lowest-carb option at McDonald’s is the Americano (Medium) with 0g carbs (0 cal). Top pick overall: the Side Salad (15 cal, 1g protein, Nom Score A).

8Keto Options
155Total Analyzed
ABest Grade
Top rated

Top Keto Picks at McDonald’s

1
A
Side Salad
Cal
15
Prot
1g
Sod
15
Sug
1g
2
A
Premium Roast Coffee (Medium)
Cal
0
Prot
2g
Sod
20
Sug
0g
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Premium Roast Coffee: 100% Arabica Coffee.
3
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).
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
Side SaladNom’s Top Pick
Great sodium & sat fat. Light on protein.
A
15
1g
3g
15mg
2
Premium Roast Coffee (Medium)
Great sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber.
Premium Roast Coffee: 100% Arabica Coffee.
A
0
2g
1g
20mg
3
Scrambled Eggs (2)
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
4
Apple Slices
Low on nutrients. Great sodium & sat fat. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein.
Apple Slices: Apples, Calcium Ascorbate (a blend of Calcium and Vitamin C to maintain freshness and color).
B
15
0g
4g
0mg
5
Americano (Medium)
Low on nutrients. Great sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber & protein.
Espresso: Espresso.
B
0
0g
0g
0mg
6
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
7
Cappuccino (Medium)
Great sodium & portion. Watch the sat fat & sugar. Light on fiber. · Contains: Milk
Contains: Milk
Espresso: Espresso.. Whole Milk: Milk, Vitamin D3 Added. CONTAINS: MILK.
C
110
6g
10g
75mg
8
Iced Latte (Medium)
Great sodium & portion. Watch the sat fat & sugar. Light on fiber. · Contains: Milk
Contains: Milk
Espresso: Espresso.. Whole Milk: Milk, Vitamin D3 Added. CONTAINS: MILK.
C
100
6g
8g
80mg
The Nom Score read

McDonald’s’ 8 keto options are led by the Side Salad: Nom Score A (93/100), 15 calories, 1g protein, and 15mg sodium. The Scrambled Eggs (2) carries the most protein at 13g. The lightest is the Premium Roast Coffee (Medium), at 0 calories. Most come from the McCafe menu (4 of 8). Net carbs across the picks run 0–10g.

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Watch-outs

What to Avoid

These items at McDonald’s don’t meet keto criteria:

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Big Breakfast
128g net carbs (max 10) — 56g sugar (max 8)
!
Chocolate Shake (Medium)
dessert/bakery item — 84g net carbs (max 10)
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Vanilla Shake (Medium)
dessert/bakery item — 80g net carbs (max 10)
!
Strawberry Shake (Medium)
dessert/bakery item — 77g net carbs (max 10)
!
Coca-Cola (Medium)
drink, not a meal — 59g net carbs (max 10)
Order smarter

Pro Tips: How to Order Keto at McDonald’s

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Order any burger without the bun—they’ll put it in a lettuce wrap or bowl
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Skip the fries (40g carbs), hash browns (15g carbs), and all baked goods
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Plain hamburger patties with cheese and toppings are essentially zero carb
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Heading out or stuck without options? Keep keto snacks on hand  so a keto choice is always within reach.
FAQ

Common questions about keto at McDonald’s

Is McDonald’s good for keto diets?

Yes — McDonald’s has 8 keto options, topped by the Side Salad (Nom Score A).

What’s the best keto option at McDonald’s?

The Side Salad is the best choice with 15 calories, 1g protein, and a Nom Score of A.

What is the lowest-carb item at McDonald’s?

The lowest-carb option at McDonald’s is the Americano (Medium) with 0g carbs (0 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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Nutrition data verified. Calorie counts and macros are taken from McDonald’s’ official published nutrition data. How the Nom Score works →

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