McDonald's

Hot 'n Spicy McChicken

Great sat fat & portion. Watch the sodium & sugar.

380

Calories

15g

Protein

41g

Carbs

1030mg

Sodium

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A satisfying portion

Enough to take the edge off, but you might want something with it

How many are you thinking?

1 × 380 cal = 380 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

45%

Sodium1030mg

15%

Sat Fat3g

44%

Sugar22g

A balanced option — nothing too extreme either way.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

380

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

17g22%

Saturated Fat

3g15%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol

35mg12%

Sodium

1030mg45%

Total Carbohydrates

41g15%

Dietary Fiber

2g7%

Total Sugars

22g

Protein

15g30%

* 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

271.1 mg/100cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 100

Sat Fat

0.8 g/100cal

← Best

excellentTarget: <= 1

Sugar

5.8 g/100cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 1

Portion size

Portion

380 cal

← Best

excellentTarget: <= 400 cal

Good stuff

Fiber

0.5 g/100cal

Best →

moderateTarget: >= 1.4

Protein

3.9 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%).

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Frequently asked questions

Is the McDonald's Hot 'n Spicy McChicken healthy?

The McDonald's Hot 'n Spicy McChicken earns a Nom Score of C (51/100). Great sat fat & portion. Watch the sodium & sugar.

How many calories are in the McDonald's Hot 'n Spicy McChicken?

The McDonald's Hot 'n Spicy McChicken has 380 calories, with 15g protein, 41g carbs, 22g sugar, and 1030mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the McDonald's Hot 'n Spicy McChicken?

It scores C — moderate. 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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