McDonald's

English Muffin

Great portion. Watch the sodium.

160

Calories

Protein

27g

Carbs

270mg

Sodium

Allergens

Wheat

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A light bite

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How many are you thinking?

1 × 160 cal = 160 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

12%

Sodium270mg

10%

Sat Fat2g

Sugar2g

Easy on the sodium, sat fat, and sugar. A solid pick.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

160

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

4g5%

Saturated Fat

2g10%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol

5mg2%

Sodium

270mg12%

Total Carbohydrates

27g10%

Dietary Fiber

2g7%

Total Sugars

Protein

5g10%

* 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 Breakdown

NomScore

Nutrients to watch

Sodium

168.8 mg/100cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 100

Sat Fat

1.3 g/100cal

← Best

goodTarget: <= 1

Sugar

1.3 g/100cal

← Best

goodTarget: <= 1

Portion size

Portion

160 cal

← Best

excellentTarget: <= 400 cal

Good stuff

Fiber

1.3 g/100cal

Best →

goodTarget: >= 1.4

Protein

3.1 g/100cal

Best →

moderateTarget: >= 6

Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

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

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the McDonald's English Muffin healthy?

The McDonald's English Muffin earns a Nom Score of B (76/100). Great portion. Watch the sodium.

How many calories are in the McDonald's English Muffin?

The McDonald's English Muffin has 160 calories, with 5g protein, 27g carbs, 2g sugar, and 270mg sodium.

What is in the McDonald's English Muffin?

The McDonald's English Muffin is made from 1 component: Ingredients. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the McDonald's English Muffin gluten-free?

No — the allergen information for the McDonald's English Muffin lists wheat or gluten.

Does the McDonald's English Muffin contain artificial additives?

No commonly-flagged additives (such as high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, or TBHQ) were found in the McDonald's English Muffin ingredients.

What is the Nom Score of the McDonald's English Muffin?

It scores B — good. 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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