Low-calorie items at McDonald’s
100 of the 119 items in McDonald’s nutrition information are under 500 calories at their first listed size. With at least 15 g of protein, the lightest serving is the Spicy Chicken McNuggets (6 piece), at 290 calories and 15 g of protein; 15 items meet that rule at 500 calories or less.
McDonald’s nutrition information is dated January 2022. It is the latest the chain publishes, so newer or changed recipes may differ.
Calories here are for the standard recipe at the size shown. Sauces, dressings, cheese, drinks and sides ordered with an item add to it, and the smallest size of a drink or side is often far lighter than the medium most people order. 2,000 calories a day is the general figure the FDA uses for the Daily Values on nutrition labels.
Under 500 calories with at least 15 g of protein
15 items
Single servings of 500 calories or less with at least 15 g of protein, fewest calories first: the lightest items that are still a meal rather than a side or a sauce.
 Spicy Chicken McNuggets6 piece | 290 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 630 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cheeseburger | 300 | 15 | 31 | 13 | 720 |
 Egg McMuffin | 310 | 17 | 30 | 13 | 770 |
 Filet-O-Fish | 380 | 16 | 38 | 19 | 580 |
 McDouble | 390 | 22 | 32 | 20 | 920 |
 Spicy Snack Wrap | 390 | 17 | 32 | 22 | 1,000 |
 McCrispy Strips3 piece | 400 | 31 | 24 | 20 | 1,320 |
 Ranch Snack Wrap | 400 | 17 | 32 | 23 | 970 |
 Chicken McNuggets10 piece | 410 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 850 |
 Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles | 430 | 17 | 44 | 21 | 1,230 |
 Double Cheeseburger | 440 | 25 | 34 | 24 | 1,120 |
 Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 460 | 17 | 39 | 26 | 1,330 |
 McCrispy | 470 | 26 | 46 | 20 | 1,140 |
 Sausage McMuffin with Egg | 480 | 20 | 30 | 31 | 830 |
 Daily Double | 490 | 22 | 30 | 31 | 810 |
Under 300 calories with at least 5 g of protein
Top 10 of 21
Single servings under 300 calories with at least 5 g of protein, fewest calories first; drinks, sauces and plain add-ons with less protein are left out.
 McCafé Iced LatteSmall | 80 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1% Low Fat Milk Jug | 100 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 80 |
 McCafé CappuccinoSmall | 110 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 75 |
 Reduced Sugar Low Fat Chocolate Milk Jug | 130 | 9 | 18 | 2.5 | 85 |
 McCafé LatteSmall | 140 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 90 |
| Chicken McNuggets4 piece | 170 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 340 |
 McCafé Iced Caramel LatteSmall | 180 | 6 | 28 | 4.5 | 240 |
 McCafé Iced Caramel MacchiatoSmall | 200 | 7 | 33 | 5 | 250 |
 Vanilla Cone | 200 | 5 | 33 | 5 | 80 |
 McCafé Caramel CappuccinoSmall | 210 | 7 | 35 | 4.5 | 290 |
Values are per serving for the size shown, as McDonald’s publishes them; select a column to sort. Each item appears once, at its size that ranks highest. Catering and party sizes, multi-packs, orders of 12 or more pieces, values given per piece and near-zero items such as salt and water are left out. Each item’s page has every size, the full nutrition facts and allergens.
Lowest in calories in each menu section
| Section | Item | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | Hash Browns | 140 |
| Burgers | Hamburger | 250 |
| Chicken & Fish Sandwiches | Filet-O-Fish | 380 |
| McNuggets & McCrispy Strips | Chicken McNuggets4 piece | 170 |
| Snack Wrap | Spicy Snack Wrap | 390 |
| Fries & Sides | Apple Slices | 15 |
| Sweets & Treats | Chocolate Chip Cookie | 170 |
| McCafé Coffees | McCafé Iced Black CoffeeSmall | 5 |
| Drinks | Honest Kids Appley Ever After Organic Juice Drink | 35 |
| Sauces & Condiments | Ketchup Packet | 10 |
What sauces and dressings add
The Sauces & Condiments section of the McDonald’s menu lists 10 servings from 0 to 110 calories each. The figures above are for each item as McDonald’s serves it as standard; a sauce or dressing ordered on the side is not included, so add it from the Sauces & Condiments table or in the McDonald’s nutrition calculator.
Questions
What is the lowest-calorie meal at McDonald’s?
Counting only servings with at least 15 g of protein, so that sides, sauces and drinks are left out, it is the Spicy Chicken McNuggets (6 piece) at 290 calories, according to McDonald’s nutrition information.
How many McDonald’s items are under 500 calories?
100 of 119 at their first listed size, and 72 are under 300. Each menu section page has a calorie filter.
More from the McDonald’s menu
Full menuLow-calorie items at other chains: Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Dunkin', Wendy's, Chipotle, Burger King, Domino's, Subway, Panda Express, Panera Bread, Popeyes, Sonic, Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, KFC, Whataburger, Arby's, Jack in the Box, Culver's.
Across all chains: Low-calorie fast food with protein (24 chains).
Sources
- 1 McDonald’s, McDonald’s USA Nutrition Calculator and product pages Covers nutrition, allergens, ingredients and menu · Updated continuously; the site notes values are “correct as of January 2022, unless stated otherwise” · Checked 8 Oct 2026
- 2 McDonald’s, McDonald’s USA full menu category pages Covers menu · Checked 8 Oct 2026
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