McDonald's

Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles

Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

550

Calories

20g

Protein

45g

Carbs

1280mg

Sodium

Allergens

WheatSoyMilkEgg

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Almost a full meal

Pretty filling — maybe add a small side if you're extra hungry

How many are you thinking?

1 × 550 cal = 550 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

56%

Sodium1280mg

65%

Sat Fat13g

30%

Sugar15g

On the heavier side for sodium and sat fat. Balance it out later.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

550

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

32g41%

Saturated Fat

13g65%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol

215mg72%

Sodium

1280mg56%

Total Carbohydrates

45g16%

Dietary Fiber

2g7%

Total Sugars

15g

Protein

20g40%

* 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

232.7 mg/100cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 100

Sat Fat

2.4 g/100cal

← Best

moderateTarget: <= 1

Sugar

2.7 g/100cal

← Best

moderateTarget: <= 1

Portion size

Portion

550 cal

← Best

goodTarget: <= 400 cal

Good stuff

Fiber

0.4 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%).

Ingredients

McGriddles Cakes

Water, Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Dextrose, Palm Oil, Contains 2% Or Less: Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Brown Sugar, Soybean Oil, Rice Flour, Whey, Salt, Modified Tapioca Starch, Buttermilk Powder, Caramel Color, Natural (Dairy And Plant Sources) And Artificial Flavors, Soy Lecithin, Corn Oil (Processing Aid). CONTAINS: WHEAT, MILK AND SOY.

Sausage Patty

Pork, Water, Seasoning (Salt, Corn Syrup Solids, Spices, Dextrose, Sugar, Spice Extractives), Preservatives (BHA, Citric Acid and Propyl Gallate).

Folded Egg

Eggs, Nonfat Milk, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Citric Acid. Prepared with Liquid Margarine: Liquid Soybean Oil and Hydrogenated Cottonseed and Soybean Oils, Water, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Mono and Diglycerides, Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate (Preservatives), Artificial Flavor, Citric Acid, Vitamin A Palmitate, Beta Carotene (Color). CONTAINS: EGG, MILK AND SOY LECITHIN.

Pasteurized Process American Cheese

Milk, Cream, Water, Cheese Culture, Sodium Citrate, Contains 2% or Less of: Salt, Citric Acid, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Lactic Acid, Acetic Acid, Enzymes, Sodium Pyrophosphate, Natural Flavor (Dairy Source), Color Added, Soy Lecithin (Added for Slice Separation). CONTAINS: MILK AND SOY LECITHIN.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the McDonald's Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles healthy?

The McDonald's Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles earns a Nom Score of C (50/100). Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the McDonald's Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles?

The McDonald's Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles has 550 calories, with 20g protein, 45g carbs, 15g sugar, and 1280mg sodium.

What is in the McDonald's Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles?

The McDonald's Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles is made from 4 components: McGriddles Cakes, Sausage Patty, Folded Egg, Pasteurized Process American Cheese. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the McDonald's Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles gluten-free?

No — the allergen information for the McDonald's Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles lists wheat or gluten.

Does the McDonald's Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles contain artificial additives?

The McDonald's Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles lists 4 commonly-flagged additives: partially hydrogenated oil (trans fat), sodium benzoate, caramel color, artificial flavor.

What is the Nom Score of the McDonald's Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles?

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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