Calories in McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES
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McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES contains 312 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 item (135 g) provides about 421 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 39% from carbohydrates and 11% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fast foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 263 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 25% of the Daily Value for phosphorus, 19% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 17% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories I | 312 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 17.8 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.4 g | 27% |
| Trans fat C | 0.96 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 24 mg | 8% |
| Sodium C | 737 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 31.3 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 11.2 g | |
| Protein C | 8.4 g | 17% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.21 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.16 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.1 mg | 19% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.38 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 37 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.27 µg | 11% |
| Calcium C | 63 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium C | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 316 mg | 25% |
| Potassium C | 145 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.76 mg | 7% |
| Copper C | 0.079 mg | 9% |
| Manganese C | 0.2 mg | 9% |
% 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 11%
- Carbohydrates 39%
- Fat 50%
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
- Protein8.4 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Fiber1 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 1.4 g)
- Sugars11.2 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat17.8 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat5.4 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium737 mgin the top quarter of fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water40.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 7.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.6 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose C | 6.2 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose C | 3.9 g |
| Fructose C | 0.14 g |
| Lactose C | 0.54 g |
| Maltose C | 0.48 g |
| Galactose C | 0 g |
Other components (4)
| Water C | 40.1 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 2.5 g |
| Energy I | 1,305 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 0 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, Egg & Cheese McGRIDDLES | 283 | 10.8 g | 22 g | 17.7 g |
| McDONALD'S, Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream Cone | 162 | 4.2 g | 26.4 g | 4.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast foods, griddle cake sandwich, sausage | 318 | 8.4 g | 31.3 g | 17.8 g |
| Restaurant, Chinese, sweet and sour pork | 260 | 8.9 g | 25.5 g | 13.6 g |
| Sweet and sour pork | 260 | 8.9 g | 25.5 g | 13.6 g |
| Fast foods, french toast sticks | 340 | 6 g | 41.2 g | 17.7 g |
| General Tso chicken | 295 | 12.9 g | 24 g | 16.4 g |
| Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken | 295 | 12.9 g | 24 g | 16.4 g |
| BURGER KING, french toast sticks | 349 | 6 g | 41.2 g | 17.7 g |
| Fast foods, griddle cake sandwich, egg, cheese, and sausage | 291 | 10.8 g | 22 g | 17.7 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 312 kcal. 1 item (135 g): about 421 kcal.
How much protein is in mcDONALD'S?
McDONALD'S contains 8.4 g of protein per 100 g (17% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.4 g in 1 item (135 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fast foods, that is in the lowest quarter (median 12.1 g).
How many carbs are in mcDONALD'S?
McDONALD'S has 31.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 11.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in mcDONALD'S?
McDONALD'S contains 17.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.4 g is saturated (27% 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 phosphorus (25% DV), Niacin (B3) (19% DV), Thiamin (B1) (17% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (12% DV) and Vitamin B12 (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in mcDONALD'S?
100 g contains 737 mg of sodium, 32% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does mcdonald's have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, mcDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES has 312 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 172059. 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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