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Big Breakfast with Hotcakes

The McDonald's Big Breakfast with Hotcakes has 1340 calories, with 36g protein, 158g carbs, 48g sugar, and 2070mg sodium.

Watch the sodium & portion. Light on fiber & protein.

1340
Calories
36g
Protein
158g
Carbs
2070mg
Sodium

Nutrition verified June 2026 against official published data from McDonald's.

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15

1 × 1340 cal = 1340 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

90%
Sodium2070mg
120%
Sat Fat24g
96%
Sugar48g

Heads up — this one's high in sodium, sat fat, and sugar.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
1340

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
63g81%
Saturated Fat
24g120%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
525mg175%
Sodium
2070mg90%
Total Carbohydrates
158g57%
Dietary Fiber
5g18%
Total Sugars
48g
Protein
36g72%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nom Score BreakdownD
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
154.5 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.8 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
3.6 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
1340 cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.4 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
2.7 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

What's inside

Ingredients

Scrambled Eggs
Pasteurized Whole Eggs with Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Citric Acid and Monosodium Phosphate (Added to Preserve Color), Nisin Preparation (Preservative). Prepared with Liquid Margarine: Liquid Soybean Oil and Hydrogenated Cottonseed and Soybean Oils, Water, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Mono-and Diglycerides, Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate (Preservatives), Artificial Flavor, Citric Acid, Vitamin A Palmitate, Beta Carotene (Color). CONTAINS: EGG, SOY LECITHIN.
Sausage Patty
Pork, Water, Seasoning (Salt, Corn Syrup Solids, Spices, Dextrose, Sugar, Spice Extractives), Preservatives (BHA, Citric Acid and Propyl Gallate).
Biscuit
Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Buttermilk, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Water, Contains 2% or Less: Salt, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Dextrose, Sugar, Modified Food Starch. CONTAINS: WHEAT AND MILK.
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.
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the McDonald's Big Breakfast with Hotcakes healthy?

The McDonald's Big Breakfast with Hotcakes earns a Nom Score of D (49/100). Watch the sodium & portion. Light on fiber & protein.

How many calories are in the McDonald's Big Breakfast with Hotcakes?

The McDonald's Big Breakfast with Hotcakes has 1340 calories, with 36g protein, 158g carbs, 48g sugar, and 2070mg sodium.

What is in the McDonald's Big Breakfast with Hotcakes?

The McDonald's Big Breakfast with Hotcakes is made from 7 components: Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Patty, Biscuit, Hash Browns, Hotcakes, Whipped Margarine, Hotcake Syrup. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the McDonald's Big Breakfast with Hotcakes gluten-free?

No — the allergen information for the McDonald's Big Breakfast with Hotcakes lists wheat or gluten.

Does the McDonald's Big Breakfast with Hotcakes contain artificial additives?

The McDonald's Big Breakfast with Hotcakes lists 7 commonly-flagged additives: partially hydrogenated oil (trans fat), dimethylpolysiloxane (anti-foaming agent), TBHQ, sodium benzoate, propylene glycol, caramel color, artificial flavor.

What is the Nom Score of the McDonald's Big Breakfast with Hotcakes?

It scores D — below average. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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