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McDonald's

Side Salad

Great sodium & sat fat. Light on protein.

15
Calories
1g
Protein
3g
Carbs
15mg
Sodium
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Just a taste
A tiny snack — great if you're not very hungry
160

1 × 15 cal = 15 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

1%
Sodium15mg
0%
Sat Fat0g
2%
Sugar1g

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

Nutrition Facts
Calories
15

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
0g0%
Saturated Fat
0g0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg0%
Sodium
15mg1%
Total Carbohydrates
3g1%
Dietary Fiber
1g4%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
1g2%

* 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
A
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
30.0 mg/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Sugar
2.0 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
15 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
2.0 g/100cal
Best →
excellentTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
2.0 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%).
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Frequently asked questions

Is the McDonald's Side Salad healthy?

The McDonald's Side Salad earns a Nom Score of A (93/100). Great sodium & sat fat. Light on protein.

How many calories are in the McDonald's Side Salad?

The McDonald's Side Salad has 15 calories, with 1g protein, 3g carbs, 1g sugar, and 15mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the McDonald's Side Salad?

It scores A — excellent. 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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