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McCrispy Strips (3 piece)

The McDonald's 3 piece McCrispy Strips have 400 calories, with 31g protein, 24g carbs, 1g sugar, and 1320mg sodium.

Deep fried. Processed meat. Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium.

400
Calories
31g
Protein
24g
Carbs
1320mg
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 × 400 cal = 400 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

57%
Sodium1320mg
10%
Sat Fat2g
2%
Sugar1g

This leans salty. Balance it out with low-sodium choices today.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
400

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
20g26%
Saturated Fat
2g10%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
90mg30%
Sodium
1320mg57%
Total Carbohydrates
24g9%
Dietary Fiber
2g7%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
31g62%

* 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 BreakdownC
Score capped — deep-fried preparation
Score reduced — processed meat
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
330.0 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
0.5 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.3 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
400 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.5 g/100cal
Best →
moderateTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
7.8 g/100cal
Best →
excellentTarget: >= 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

Crispy Chicken Fillet
Chicken Breast Fillet with Rib Meat, Water, Seasoning (Sugar, Salt, Sodium Phosphates, Modified Tapioca Starch, Spice, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Carrageenan, Natural [Vegetable and Botanical Source] and Artificial Flavors, Maltodextrin, Sunflower Lecithin, Gum Arabic). Battered and Breaded with: Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Wheat Flour, Sugar, Salt, Modified Food Starch, Yellow Corn Flour, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Wheat Gluten, Spices, Corn Starch, Dextrose, Xanthan Gum, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Are the McDonald's 3 piece McCrispy Strips healthy?

The McDonald's 3 piece McCrispy Strips earn a Nom Score of C (55/100). Deep fried. Processed meat. Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium.

How many calories are in the McDonald's 3 piece McCrispy Strips?

The McDonald's 3 piece McCrispy Strips have 400 calories, with 31g protein, 24g carbs, 1g sugar, and 1320mg sodium.

What is in the McDonald's 3 piece McCrispy Strips?

The McDonald's 3 piece McCrispy Strips are made from 1 component: Crispy Chicken Fillet. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Are the McDonald's 3 piece McCrispy Strips gluten-free?

No — the allergen information for the McDonald's 3 piece McCrispy Strips lists wheat or gluten.

Do the McDonald's 3 piece McCrispy Strips contain artificial additives?

The McDonald's 3 piece McCrispy Strips list 3 commonly-flagged additives: dimethylpolysiloxane (anti-foaming agent), TBHQ, artificial flavor.

What is the Nom Score of the McDonald's 3 piece McCrispy Strips?

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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