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Plain Sundae
McDonald's

Plain Sundae

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

210
Calories
6g
Protein
32g
Carbs
85mg
Sodium
Allergens
Milk
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Having 2 of these?
That's most of a meal right there
15

2 × 210 cal = 420 cal

Here's what 2 of these means for your daily nutrition

7%
Sodium170mg
40%
Sat Fat8g
108%
Sugar54g

More sugar than you might expect. Worth knowing!

Nutrition Facts
Calories
210

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
6g8%
Saturated Fat
4g20%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
20mg7%
Sodium
85mg4%
Total Carbohydrates
32g12%
Dietary Fiber
0g0%
Total Sugars
27g
Protein
6g12%

* 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
C
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
40.5 mg/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.9 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
12.9 g/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
210 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
2.9 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%).

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

Ingredients

Ingredients
Milk, Sugar, Cream, Corn Syrup, Natural Flavor, Mono And Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Vitamin A Palmitate.
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Frequently asked questions

Is the McDonald's Plain Sundae healthy?

The McDonald's Plain Sundae earns a Nom Score of C (55/100). Great sodium & portion. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

How many calories are in the McDonald's Plain Sundae?

The McDonald's Plain Sundae has 210 calories, with 6g protein, 32g carbs, 27g sugar, and 85mg sodium.

What is in the McDonald's Plain Sundae?

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

Is the McDonald's Plain Sundae gluten-free?

Based on the allergen information, the McDonald's Plain Sundae does not list wheat or gluten. It may be prepared in a shared kitchen, so confirm with McDonald's if you have celiac disease.

Does the McDonald's Plain Sundae contain artificial additives?

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

What is the Nom Score of the McDonald's Plain Sundae?

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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