McDonald's Calories & Nutrition (91 items)

See the lowest-calorie and highest-protein items at McDonald's, with calories, protein, carbs and fat for every item we track. Plan an order that fits your calorie goal, then let MinMax build the best one at the McDonald's nearest you.

Source: healthsteward.com (third-party host) · Data refreshed September 9, 2026

• 91 items tracked
• 130 cal lowest pick
• 38g top protein ≤ 700 cal
• 61 under 500 cal

As of September 2026, 61 of the 91 McDonald's items we track come in under 500 calories.

Lowest-calorie McDonald's items

Meal-sized items only (at least 150 calories or 10 g protein) — garnishes and drinks are left out.

Highest-protein McDonald's items under 700 calories

Best picks when you're chasing a protein target without spending the whole day's budget.

Best protein per calorie at McDonald's

The most "protein-dense" choices — the most grams of protein for each 100 calories.

Full McDonald's nutrition (lowest calories first)

Calories and macros for all 91 McDonald's items we track. Also available as JSON.

McDonald's nutrition FAQ

What is the lowest-calorie item at McDonald's?

The lowest-calorie meal-sized item at McDonald's is the Bacon Ranch Salad (without chicken) at about 130 calories with 10g protein.

What is the highest-protein option at McDonald's under 700 calories?

Chicken Selects® Premium Breast Strips (5 pc) leads with roughly 38g of protein for about 630 calories.

What's the most protein-efficient McDonald's order?

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad delivers the most protein per calorie — about 29g protein for 200 calories.

How many McDonald's items are under 500 calories?

61 of the 91 McDonald's menu items we track come in at 500 calories or less.

Where do these McDonald's numbers come from?

From healthsteward.com (third-party host), last refreshed September 9, 2026. The chain's own document could not be read from its site, so figures are as published in a copy of its nutrition guide hosted by a third party; see the methodology page for how rows are checked.

Source: healthsteward.com (third-party host) · Data refreshed September 9, 2026. Figures are estimates and may change — verify with McDonald's. Read how we gather and check this data.

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