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Spicy Buffalo Sauce
McDonald's

Spicy Buffalo Sauce

Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber & protein.

Vegetarian
30
Calories
0g
Protein
1g
Carbs
520mg
Sodium
Allergens
Milk
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Just a taste
A tiny snack — great if you're not very hungry
130

1 × 30 cal = 30 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

23%
Sodium520mg
0%
Sat Fat0g
0%
Sugar0g

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

Nutrition Facts
Calories
30

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
3g4%
Saturated Fat
0g0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg0%
Sodium
520mg23%
Total Carbohydrates
1g0%
Dietary Fiber
0g0%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
0g0%

* 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
1040.0 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
30 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
0.0 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%).

Ingredients

Spicy Buffalo Sauce
Cayenne Pepper Sauce (Cayenne Red Peppers, Vinegar, Salt, Garlic), Water, Soybean Oil, Modified Food Starch, Xanthan Gum, Beet Juice (Color), Natural Flavor (Plant and Dairy Source), Garlic, Citric Acid, Calcium Disodium EDTA (Protect Flavor). CONTAINS: MILK.
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Frequently asked questions

Is the McDonald's Spicy Buffalo Sauce healthy?

The McDonald's Spicy Buffalo Sauce earns a Nom Score of C (55/100). Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber & protein.

How many calories are in the McDonald's Spicy Buffalo Sauce?

The McDonald's Spicy Buffalo Sauce has 30 calories, with 0g protein, 1g carbs, 0g sugar, and 520mg sodium.

What is in the McDonald's Spicy Buffalo Sauce?

The McDonald's Spicy Buffalo Sauce is made from 1 component: Spicy Buffalo Sauce. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the McDonald's Spicy Buffalo Sauce gluten-free?

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

Is the McDonald's Spicy Buffalo Sauce vegetarian or vegan?

The McDonald's Spicy Buffalo Sauce is marked vegetarian (but not vegan) at McDonald's.

Does the McDonald's Spicy Buffalo Sauce contain artificial additives?

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

What is the Nom Score of the McDonald's Spicy Buffalo Sauce?

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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