Web Analytics
McDonald's McDonald’s

Restaurants

Burgers
Burger KingCarl’s Jr.Culver’sDairy QueenFive GuysIn-N-OutJack in the BoxMcDonald’sShake ShackSonicThe HabitWendy’sWhataburger
Chicken
Chick-fil-AEl Pollo LocoKFCPopeyesRaising Cane’sWingstop
Mexican
ChipotleDel TacoTaco Bell
Sandwiches & subs
Jersey Mike’sJimmy John’sPanera BreadSubway
Coffee & breakfast
Dunkin’IHOPStarbucks
Bowls & more
Panda ExpressSweetgreen
All 31 restaurants →

Diets

High ProteinLow SodiumDiabeticKetoLow CalorieLow SugarWeight LossVegetarianVegan All diet hubs →

Calculators

StarbucksBuild your order — sizes, milk, syrupsDunkin’Build your order — sizes, swirls, shots All calculators →
GuidesAllergensBest Of Compare restaurants
McDonald’s • Vegan Guide • Updated June 2026

Vegan Options at McDonald’s

Quick Answer: McDonald’s has 20 vegan options. The highest-protein option at McDonald’s is the Minute Maid Orange Juice (Small) with 3g protein (190 cal). Top pick overall: the Premium Roast Coffee (Medium) (0 cal, 2g protein, Nom Score A).

20Vegan Options
155Total Analyzed
ABest Grade
Top rated

Top Vegan Picks at McDonald’s

1
A
Premium Roast Coffee (Medium)
Cal
0
Prot
2g
Sod
20
Sug
0g
View full ingredients
Premium Roast Coffee: 100% Arabica Coffee.
2
A
Hot Tea (Medium)
Cal
10
Prot
2g
Sod
5
Sug
0g
View full ingredients
Hot Tea: Water, Orange Pekoe and Pekoe Cut Black Tea.
3
A
Dasani Water
Cal
0
Prot
0g
Sod
0
Sug
0g
View full ingredients
Dasani Water: Purified Water, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Salt.
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
Premium Roast Coffee (Medium)Nom’s Top Pick
Great sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber.
Premium Roast Coffee: 100% Arabica Coffee.
A
0
2g
1g
20mg
2
Hot Tea (Medium)
Great sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber.
Hot Tea: Water, Orange Pekoe and Pekoe Cut Black Tea.
A
10
2g
0g
5mg
3
Dasani Water
Great sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber & protein.
Dasani Water: Purified Water, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Salt.
A
0
0g
0g
0mg
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
Diet Coke (Medium)
Low on nutrients. Great sat fat & sugar. Light on fiber & protein.
Diet Coke: Carbonated Water, Caramel Color, Aspartame, Phosphoric Acid, Potassium Benzoate (to Protect Taste), Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Caffeine.
B
0
0g
0g
70mg
7
Iced Tea (Medium)
Low on nutrients. Great sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber & protein.
Iced Tea: Water, Orange Pekoe and Pekoe Cut Black Tea.
B
0
1g
0g
15mg
8
Sweet Tea (Medium)
Great sodium & sat fat. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein.
Sweet Tea: Water, Orange Pekoe and Pekoe Cut Black Tea, Sugar.
C
110
0g
28g
20mg
9
Frozen Coke (Medium)
Great sodium & sat fat. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein.
Frozen Coke: Coca-Cola Syrup (Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Caramel Color, Phosphoric Acid, Natural Flavors, Caffeine), Ice.
C
130
0g
35g
55mg
10
Frozen Fanta Wild Cherry (Medium)
Great sodium & sat fat. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein.
Frozen Fanta Wild Cherry: Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate (to Protect Taste), Red 40.
C
130
0g
34g
60mg
See all 20 vegan options at McDonald’s
The Nom Score read

The Premium Roast Coffee (Medium) tops McDonald’s’ 20 vegan options — Nom Score A (89/100) on 0 calories, 2g protein, and 20mg sodium. Most come from the Drinks menu (7 of 10). Protein ranges 0–2g across the picks.

Try the drink builders

What’s your coffee order really costing you?

Our drink builders price every size, milk, syrup pump, and shot — live.

Starbucks249 drinks Venti Caramel Frappuccino + 4 pumps + whip = 660 cal Build your order Dunkin’370 drinks Large OREO & PB Coffee Chiller = 1,310 cal as sold Build your order
Watch-outs

What to Avoid

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

!
Big Breakfast
not flagged vegan — ingredients mention beef
!
Chocolate Shake (Medium)
not flagged vegan — ingredients mention milk
!
Vanilla Shake (Medium)
not flagged vegan — ingredients mention milk
!
Strawberry Shake (Medium)
not flagged vegan — ingredients mention milk
!
Iced Caramel Macchiato (Medium)
not flagged vegan — ingredients mention milk
Order smarter

Pro Tips: How to Order Vegan at McDonald’s

✓
Options are extremely limited—Apple Slices, Side Salad, and Apple Pie only
✓
Fries are NOT vegan in the US—they contain beef flavoring
✓
Hash browns are NOT vegan—they contain dairy
✓
Heading out or stuck without options? Keep vegan snacks on hand  so a vegan choice is always within reach.
FAQ

Common questions about vegan at McDonald’s

Is McDonald’s good for vegan diets?

Yes — McDonald’s has 20 vegan options, topped by the Premium Roast Coffee (Medium) (Nom Score A).

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

The Premium Roast Coffee (Medium) is the best choice with 0 calories, 2g protein, and a Nom Score of A.

What is the highest-protein item at McDonald’s?

The highest-protein option at McDonald’s is the Minute Maid Orange Juice (Small) with 3g protein (190 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.
✓

Nutrition data verified. Calorie counts and macros are taken from McDonald’s’ official published nutrition data. How the Nom Score works →

Explore More

🍽 Vegan at every restaurant 🏆 Best Vegan Fast Food 📊 McDonald’s Nutrition Calculator
Keep exploring

Related Vegan Guides

Best places for vegan (ranked by qualifying dishes):
Starbucks 15Chipotle 10IHOP 7Sweetgreen 7Five Guys 7Chick-fil-A 6Sonic Drive-In 6Taco Bell 5Wendy’s 5Panda Express 5
Other diets at McDonald’s:
KetoHigh ProteinUnder 500 CalLow SodiumWeight LossDiabeticLow SugarVegetarianVeganGluten-FreeDairy-Free
Popular guides:
Wingstop VegetarianTaco Bell Low SodiumPopeyes VegetarianWhataburger High ProteinWendy’s Weight LossDel Taco High Protein
Cite or embed this page
Cite this page
Nom. (2026). How to Eat Vegan at McDonald's: Plant-Based Options (2026). Retrieved from https://nom.now/guides/mcdonalds-vegan
Embed this widget free · please keep the link

Find the healthiest option, anywhere

Nom grades every fast food menu item A–F by the Nom Score, so you can order the best option at any restaurant.

Free to use 1,600+ items graded No signup needed
Find healthy options Compare restaurants