McDonald's
McDonald's

McChicken

The McDonald's McChicken has 390 calories, with 14g protein, 38g carbs, 4g sugar, and 560mg sodium.

Great portion. Light on fiber.

390
Calories
14g
Protein
38g
Carbs
560mg
Sodium

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

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Portion check

How much is this, really?

A satisfying portion
Enough to take the edge off, but you might want something with it
15

1 × 390 cal = 390 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

24%
Sodium560mg
20%
Sat Fat4g
8%
Sugar4g

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

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
390

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
21g27%
Saturated Fat
4g20%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
40mg13%
Sodium
560mg24%
Total Carbohydrates
38g14%
Dietary Fiber
1g4%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
14g28%

* 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 BreakdownB
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
143.6 mg/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.0 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Sugar
1.0 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
390 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.3 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
3.6 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%).

What's inside

Ingredients

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is the McDonald's McChicken healthy?

The McDonald's McChicken earns a Nom Score of B (77/100). Great portion. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the McDonald's McChicken?

The McDonald's McChicken has 390 calories, with 14g protein, 38g carbs, 4g sugar, and 560mg sodium.

What is in the McDonald's McChicken?

The McDonald's McChicken is made from 4 components: Regular Bun, McChicken Patty, Shredded Lettuce, Mayonnaise Dressing. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the McDonald's McChicken gluten-free?

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

Does the McDonald's McChicken contain artificial additives?

The McDonald's McChicken lists 5 commonly-flagged additives: high-fructose corn syrup, partially hydrogenated oil (trans fat), dimethylpolysiloxane (anti-foaming agent), TBHQ, azodicarbonamide.

What is the Nom Score of the McDonald's McChicken?

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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