McDonald’s • Low Sodium Guide • Updated June 2026
The Lowest-Sodium Options at McDonald’s
Quick Answer: McDonald’s has 63 low sodium options. The lowest-sodium option at McDonald’s is the Fruit & Maple Oatmeal with 150mg sodium (320 cal). Top pick overall: the McChicken (390 cal, 14g protein, Nom Score B). Every pick here is 600mg of sodium or less; the FDA’s official “low sodium” label means 140mg or less, so we mark how close each gets in the table below.
63Low Sodium Options
155Total Analyzed
BBest Grade
Top rated
Top Low Sodium Picks at McDonald’s
1
B
McChicken
Cal
390
Prot
14g
Sod
560
Sug
4g
Contains: WheatSoyEgg
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Regular Bun: Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil and/or Canola Oil, Contains 2% or Less: Salt, Wheat Gluten, Calcium Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Ammonium Sulfate, Ammonium Chloride, Dough Conditioners (May Contain One or More of: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, DATEM, Ascorbic Acid, Azodicarbonamide, Mono and Diglycerides, Ethoxylated Monoglycerides, Monocalcium Phosphate, Enzymes, Guar Gum, Calcium Peroxide), Sorbic Acid, Calcium Propionate and/or Sodium Propionate (Preservatives), Soy Lecithin. CONTAINS: WHEAT, SOY LECITHIN.
McChicken Patty: Chicken, Water, Salt, Sodium Phosphates. Battered and Breaded with: Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Wheat Flour, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Spices, Wheat Gluten, Paprika, Dextrose, Yeast, Garlic Powder, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil and Cottonseed Oil with Mono and Diglycerides, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Ammonium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Natural Flavor (Plant Source) with Extractives of Paprika. CONTAINS: WHEAT. Prepared in Vegetable Oil (Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil with TBHQ and Citric Acid added to preserve freshness). Dimethylpolysiloxane added as an antifoaming agent.
Shredded Lettuce: Lettuce.
Mayonnaise Dressing: Water, Soybean Oil, Distilled Vinegar, Maltodextrin, Modified Food Starch, Enzyme Modified Egg Yolk, Salt, Sugar, Xanthan Gum, Mustard Flour, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Lemon Juice Concentrate, Polysorbate 80, Natural Flavor (Animal Source), Calcium Disodium EDTA to Protect Flavor, Beta Carotene (Color). CONTAINS: EGG.
2
B
English Muffin
Cal
160
Prot
5g
Sod
270
Sug
2g
Contains: Wheat
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Ingredients: Enriched Flour (wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Yeast, Yellow Corn Meal (degermed Yellow Corn Meal And Corn Flour), Contains 2% Or Less: Sugar, Soybean Oil, Salt, Dough Conditioners (mono-, Di- And Tricalcium Phosphate, Datem, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes, Ethylated Mono And Diglycerides), Wheat Gluten, Cultured Wheat Flour, Citric Acid, Baking Soda, Fumaric Acid. Contains: Wheat. May Contain: Sesame., Salted Butter Ingredients: Cream, Salt.
3
B
Fruit & Maple Oatmeal
Cal
320
Prot
6g
Sod
150
Sug
31g
Contains: Milk
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Fruit & Maple Oatmeal: Whole Grain Rolled Oats, Water, Brown Sugar, Food Starch-Modified, Salt, Cream, Barley Malt Extract, Natural Maple Flavor (Plant Source), Caramel Color. CONTAINS: MILK.
Cranberry Raisin Blend: Sweetened Dried Cranberries (Cranberries, Sugar, Glycerin, Sunflower Oil), California Raisins, Golden Raisins, Sulfur Dioxide as Preservative.
Diced Apples: Apples, Calcium Ascorbate (a blend of Calcium and Vitamin C to maintain freshness and color).
Low Fat Crunchy Granola: Whole Grain Rolled Oats, Brown Sugar, Crisp Rice (Rice Flour, Barley Malt Extract, Salt), Sunflower Oil, Salt, Baking Soda, Citric Acid, Crushed Oranges, Cinnamon, Natural Flavor (Vegetable Source). MAY CONTAIN SOY AND WHEAT.
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
McChickenNom’s Top Pick
Great portion. Light on fiber. · Contains: Wheat, Soy, Egg
Contains: WheatSoyEgg
Regular Bun: Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil and/or Canola Oil, Contains 2% or Less: Salt, Wheat Gluten, Calcium Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Ammonium Sulfate, Ammonium Chloride, Dough Conditioners (May Contain One or More of: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, DATEM, Ascorbic Acid, Azodicarbonamide, Mono and Diglycerides, Ethoxylated Monoglycerides, Monocalcium Phosphate, Enzymes, Guar Gum, Calcium Peroxide), Sorbic Acid, Calcium Propionate and/or Sodium Propionate (Preservatives), Soy Lecithin. CONTAINS: WHEAT, SOY LECITHIN.. McChicken Patty: Chicken, Water, Salt, Sodium Phosphates. Battered and Breaded with: Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Wheat Flour, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Spices, Wheat Gluten, Paprika, Dextrose, Yeast, Garlic Powder, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil and Cottonseed Oil with Mono and Diglycerides, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Ammonium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Natural Flavor (Plant Source) with Extractives of Paprika. CONTAINS: WHEAT. Prepared in Vegetable Oil (Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil with TBHQ and Citric Acid added to preserve freshness). Dimethylpolysiloxane added as an antifoaming agent.. Shredded Lettuce: Lettuce.. Mayonnaise Dressing: Water, Soybean Oil, Distilled Vinegar, Maltodextrin, Modified Food Starch, Enzyme Modified Egg Yolk, Salt, Sugar, Xanthan Gum, Mustard Flour, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Lemon Juice Concentrate, Polysorbate 80, Natural Flavor (Animal Source), Calcium Disodium EDTA to Protect Flavor, Beta Carotene (Color). CONTAINS: EGG.
B
390
14g
38g
560mg
moderate
2
English Muffin
Great portion. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Wheat
Contains: Wheat
Ingredients: Enriched Flour (wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Yeast, Yellow Corn Meal (degermed Yellow Corn Meal And Corn Flour), Contains 2% Or Less: Sugar, Soybean Oil, Salt, Dough Conditioners (mono-, Di- And Tricalcium Phosphate, Datem, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes, Ethylated Mono And Diglycerides), Wheat Gluten, Cultured Wheat Flour, Citric Acid, Baking Soda, Fumaric Acid. Contains: Wheat. May Contain: Sesame., Salted Butter Ingredients: Cream, Salt.
B
160
5g
27g
270mg
light
3
Fruit & Maple Oatmeal
Great sodium & sat fat. Watch the sugar. Light on protein. · Contains: Milk
Contains: Milk
Fruit & Maple Oatmeal: Whole Grain Rolled Oats, Water, Brown Sugar, Food Starch-Modified, Salt, Cream, Barley Malt Extract, Natural Maple Flavor (Plant Source), Caramel Color. CONTAINS: MILK.. Cranberry Raisin Blend: Sweetened Dried Cranberries (Cranberries, Sugar, Glycerin, Sunflower Oil), California Raisins, Golden Raisins, Sulfur Dioxide as Preservative.. Diced Apples: Apples, Calcium Ascorbate (a blend of Calcium and Vitamin C to maintain freshness and color).. Low Fat Crunchy Granola: Whole Grain Rolled Oats, Brown Sugar, Crisp Rice (Rice Flour, Barley Malt Extract, Salt), Sunflower Oil, Salt, Baking Soda, Citric Acid, Crushed Oranges, Cinnamon, Natural Flavor (Vegetable Source). MAY CONTAIN SOY AND WHEAT.
B
320
6g
64g
150mg
light
4
Hash Brown
Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · Contains: Wheat, Milk
Contains: WheatMilk
Hash Browns: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Canola Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Natural Beef Flavor [Wheat and Milk Derivatives]*, Citric Acid [Preservative]), Salt, Corn Flour, Dehydrated Potato, Dextrose, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (Maintain Color), Extractives of Black Pepper. CONTAINS: WHEAT AND MILK. *Natural beef flavor contains hydrolyzed wheat and hydrolyzed milk as starting ingredients. Prepared in Vegetable Oil (Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil with TBHQ and Citric Acid Added to Preserve Freshness). Dimethylpolysiloxane Added as an Antifoaming Agent.
B
150
1g
16g
320mg
light
5
Hotcakes
Great sodium. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein. · Contains: Wheat, Milk, Egg, Soy
Contains: WheatMilkEggSoy
Hotcakes: Water, Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Whey, Yellow Corn Flour, Soybean Oil, Sugar, Eggs, Contains 2% Or Less: Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Dextrose, Egg Whites, Emulsifier (Mono and Diglycerides, Propylene Glycol Monoester, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate), Salt, Artificial Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Beta Carotene (Color), Soy Lecithin (Processing Aid). CONTAINS: WHEAT, MILK, EGG AND SOY LECITHIN.. Whipped Margarine: Soybean Oil, Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Whey, Salt, Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Vegetable Mono- and Diglycerides and Soy Lecithin (Emulsifiers), Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate (Preservatives), Artificial Flavor, Vitamin A Palmitate, Beta Carotene (Color). CONTAINS: MILK AND SOY LECITHIN.. Hotcake Syrup: Corn Syrup, Sugar, Water, Artificial Maple Flavor, Potassium Sorbate as a Preservative, Caramel Color.
B
580
9g
101g
530mg
moderate
6
Chicken McNuggets (4 piece)
Processed meat. Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Contains: Wheat
Contains: Wheat
Chicken McNuggets: White Boneless Chicken, Water, Vegetable Oil (Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil), Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Bleached Wheat Flour, Yellow Corn Flour, Vegetable Starch (Modified Corn, Wheat, Rice, Pea, Corn), Salt, Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Calcium Lactate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Spices, Yeast Extract, Lemon Juice Solids, Dextrose, Natural Flavors. Prepared in Vegetable Oil (Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil with TBHQ and Citric Acid Added to Preserve Freshness). Dimethylpolysiloxane Added as an Antifoaming Agent. CONTAINS: WHEAT.
C
170
9g
10g
340mg
light
7
Chicken McNuggets (6 piece)
Processed meat. Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Contains: Wheat
Contains: Wheat
Chicken McNuggets: White Boneless Chicken, Water, Vegetable Oil (Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil), Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Bleached Wheat Flour, Yellow Corn Flour, Vegetable Starch (Modified Corn, Wheat, Rice, Pea, Corn), Salt, Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Calcium Lactate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Spices, Yeast Extract, Lemon Juice Solids, Dextrose, Natural Flavors. Prepared in Vegetable Oil (Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil with TBHQ and Citric Acid Added to Preserve Freshness). Dimethylpolysiloxane Added as an Antifoaming Agent. CONTAINS: WHEAT.
C
250
14g
15g
500mg
moderate
8
Hamburger
Great portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Contains: Wheat, Soy
Contains: WheatSoy
Regular Bun: Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil and/or Canola Oil, Contains 2% or Less: Salt, Wheat Gluten, Calcium Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Ammonium Sulfate, Ammonium Chloride, Dough Conditioners (May Contain One or More of: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, DATEM, Ascorbic Acid, Azodicarbonamide, Mono and Diglycerides, Ethoxylated Monoglycerides, Monocalcium Phosphate, Enzymes, Guar Gum, Calcium Peroxide), Sorbic Acid, Calcium Propionate and/or Sodium Propionate (Preservatives), Soy Lecithin. CONTAINS: WHEAT, SOY LECITHIN.. 100% Beef Patty: 100% Pure USDA Inspected Beef; No Fillers, No Extenders. Prepared with Grill Seasoning (Salt, Black Pepper).. Ketchup: Tomato Concentrate from Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Natural Flavors (Plant Source).. Mustard: Distilled Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Paprika, Spice Extractive.. Pickle Slices: Cucumbers, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Alum, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Natural Flavors (Plant Source), Polysorbate 80, Extractives of Turmeric (Color).. Onions: Onions.
C
250
12g
30g
510mg
moderate
The Nom Score read
McDonald’s’ 63 low sodium options are led by the McChicken: Nom Score B (77/100), 390 calories, 14g protein, and 560mg sodium. The lightest is the Hash Brown, at 150 calories. Most come from the Breakfast menu (4 of 8). Sodium runs 150–560mg across the picks. None clear the FDA’s 140mg “low sodium” line, but all stay at or under 600mg.
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Watch-outs
What to Avoid
These items at McDonald’s don’t meet low sodium criteria:
Big Breakfast
1540mg sodium (max 600)
Coca-Cola (Medium)
drink, not a meal
Sprite (Medium)
drink, not a meal
Dr Pepper (Medium)
drink, not a meal
Fanta Orange (Medium)
drink, not a meal
Order smarter
Pro Tips: How to Order Low Sodium at McDonald’s
Skip the cheese, which often adds 200-400mg sodium
Ask for no salt on grilled items when possible
Choose fresh salsa over prepared sauces
Heading out or stuck without options? Keep low sodium snacks on hand so a low sodium choice is always within reach.
FAQ
Common questions about low sodium at McDonald’s
Is McDonald’s good for low sodium diets?
Yes — McDonald’s has 63 low sodium options, topped by the McChicken (Nom Score B).
What’s the best low sodium option at McDonald’s?
The McChicken is the best choice with 390 calories, 14g protein, and a Nom Score of B.
What is the lowest-sodium item at McDonald’s?
The lowest-sodium option at McDonald’s is the Fruit & Maple Oatmeal with 150mg sodium (320 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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