Calories in McDONALD'S, Side Salad

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McDONALD'S, Side Salad contains 20 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 item 3.1 oz (87 g) provides about 17 kcal.

Roughly 75% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 18% from protein and 7% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).

That is less 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 17% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 14% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).

The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.

20kcal per 100 g
1 gprotein
4.3 gcarbohydrates
0.19 gfat
17kcal in 1 item 3.1 oz (87 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories I 20 kcal
Total fat C 0.19 g 0.2%
Saturated fat C 0.02 g 0.1%
Trans fat C 0 g
Cholesterol C 0 mg 0%
Sodium C 12 mg 0.5%
Total carbohydrates C 4.3 g 2%
Dietary fiber C 1.6 g 6%
Total sugars C 2.2 g
Protein C 1 g 2%
Vitamin C C 15.7 mg17%
Thiamin (B1) C 0.045 mg4%
Riboflavin (B2) C 0.038 mg3%
Niacin (B3) C 0.21 mg1%
Folate (B9) C 57 µg14%
Vitamin B12 C 0 µg0%
Calcium C 24 mg2%
Iron C 0.65 mg4%
Potassium C 220 mg5%

% 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: 75%Fat: 7%20kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 18%
  • Carbohydrates 75%
  • Fat 7%

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

Vitamin C17%Folate (B9)14%Potassium5%Thiamin (B1)4%Iron4%Riboflavin (B2)3%Calcium2%Niacin (B3)1%Vitamin B120%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein1 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
  • Fiber1.6 gabove the median for fast foods (median 1.4 g)
  • Sugars2.2 gbelow the median for fast foods (median 3.4 g)
  • Fat0.19 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
  • Saturated fat0.02 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 4 g)
  • Sodium12 mgin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 566 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal5.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water93.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat C0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat C0.079 g
Sugars and starch (6)
Sucrose C0.17 g
Glucose C0.92 g
Fructose C1.2 g
Lactose C0 g
Maltose C0 g
Galactose C0 g
Other components (5)
Water C93.9 g
Ash C0.54 g
Energy I85 kJ
Vitamin A, IU C2,850 IU
Folate, food C57 µg

Other forms of McDONALD'S

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
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

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Tomatoes, for use on a sandwich 20 0.82 g 4 g 0.31 g
Lettuce, for use on a sandwich 20 0.92 g 3.7 g 0.1 g
Pepper, for use on a sandwich 27 0.81 g 5.7 g 0.12 g
Mushrooms, for use on a sandwich 31 2.9 g 4.1 g 0.35 g
Cucumber, for use on a sandwich 16 0.62 g 3 g 0.18 g
Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable chow mein, without meat or noodles 43 1.3 g 5.7 g 1.7 g
Chow mein or chop suey, meatless, no noodles 43 1.3 g 5.7 g 1.7 g
Spinach, for use on a sandwich 27 2.9 g 2.4 g 0.62 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 20 kcal. 1 item 3.1 oz (87 g): about 17 kcal.

How much protein is in mcDONALD'S?

McDONALD'S contains 1 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.9 g in 1 item 3.1 oz (87 g). About 18% 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 4.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of fiber and 2.2 g of sugars.

How much fat is in mcDONALD'S?

McDONALD'S contains 0.19 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.02 g is saturated (0.1% 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 Vitamin C (17% DV) and Folate (B9) (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in mcDONALD'S?

100 g contains 12 mg of sodium, 0.5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Does mcdonald's have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?

No. Per 100 g, mcDONALD'S, Side Salad has 20 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 172074. 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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