Calories in McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich (without mayonnaise)
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McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich (without mayonnaise) contains 240 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 item (138 g) provides about 331 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 31% from fat and 18% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for fast foods on FoodFactly (263 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 27% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 20% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 18% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories I | 240 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 8.5 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.6 g | 8% |
| Trans fat C | 0.1 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 22 mg | 7% |
| Sodium I | 555 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 31 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 4.2 g | |
| Protein C | 11.1 g | 22% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.9 mg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.23 mg | 20% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.22 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.4 mg | 27% |
| Folate (B9) C | 72 µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.17 µg | 7% |
| Calcium C | 96 mg | 7% |
| Iron C | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium C | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 150 mg | 12% |
| Potassium C | 184 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.75 mg | 7% |
| Copper C | 0.073 mg | 8% |
| Manganese C | 0.29 mg | 13% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 18%
- Carbohydrates 51%
- Fat 31%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein11.1 gbelow the median for fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Sugars4.2 gabove the median for fast foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat8.5 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat1.6 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium555 mgbelow the median for fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water47.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.9 g |
Other components (4)
| Water C | 47.4 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 2.1 g |
| Energy I | 1,004 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 55 IU |
Other forms of McDONALD'S
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH | 282 | 11.3 g | 26.4 g | 14.6 g |
| McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger | 263 | 13 g | 27.8 g | 11.8 g |
| McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER | 244 | 14.1 g | 22.2 g | 11.6 g |
| McDONALD'S, Hamburger | 264 | 12.9 g | 30.3 g | 10.1 g |
| McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese | 258 | 14.6 g | 20 g | 14.2 g |
| McDONALD'S, BIG MAC | 257 | 11.8 g | 20.1 g | 15 g |
| McDONALD'S, french fries | 323 | 3.4 g | 42.6 g | 15.5 g |
| McDONALD'S, Southern Style Chicken Biscuit | 304 | 11.9 g | 30.6 g | 14.9 g |
| McDONALD'S, RANCH SNACK WRAP, Crispy | 275 | 11.5 g | 23.2 g | 15.1 g |
| McDONALD'S, RANCH SNACK WRAP, Grilled Cooked | 222 | 13.8 g | 18.4 g | 10.3 g |
| McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES | 312 | 8.4 g | 31.3 g | 17.8 g |
| McDONALD'S, Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGRIDDLES | 283 | 10.8 g | 22 g | 17.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon, lettuce, tomato sandwich on white | 231 | 10.9 g | 29.7 g | 7.5 g |
| Pizza with meat and fruit, medium crust | 234 | 11 g | 28.2 g | 8.6 g |
| Pizza, cheese, with vegetables, from restaurant or fast food, medium crust | 242 | 10.3 g | 30.7 g | 8.7 g |
| Pizza, cheese, with fruit, medium crust | 239 | 10 g | 30.8 g | 8.5 g |
| Pizza with meat and fruit, thick crust | 245 | 10.6 g | 29.1 g | 9.5 g |
| Egg sandwich on bagel | 251 | 12 g | 31.8 g | 8.4 g |
| Pizza, cheese, with vegetables, from restaurant or fast food, thin crust | 234 | 10 g | 29.9 g | 8.4 g |
| DOMINO'S 14" Cheese Pizza, Classic Hand-Tossed Crust | 257 | 10.8 g | 33.2 g | 9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in mcDONALD'S?
100 g of mcDONALD'S has 240 kcal. 1 item (138 g): about 331 kcal.
Is mcDONALD'S high in protein?
McDONALD'S contains 11.1 g of protein per 100 g (22% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15.3 g in 1 item (138 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fast foods, that is below the median (median 12.1 g).
How many carbs are in mcDONALD'S?
McDONALD'S has 31 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.4 g of fiber and 4.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in mcDONALD'S?
McDONALD'S contains 8.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.6 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does mcDONALD'S contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (27% DV), Thiamin (B1) (20% DV), Folate (B9) (18% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (17% DV) and manganese (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in mcDONALD'S?
100 g contains 555 mg of sodium, 24% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does mcdonald's have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, mcDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich (without mayonnaise) has 240 kcal, while mcDONALD'S, RANCH SNACK WRAP, Grilled has 222 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 173306. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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