McDonald's UK publishes total sugar for every item, but total sugar includes the lactose in milk, which is not what health guidance limits. Boone separates free sugars, the added and syrup sugars SACN sets a daily cap on, and ranks all 147 items on that basis.
All 37 McDonald's UK items in this section, ranked by sugar from highest to lowest. The Vanilla Milkshake (Large) is highest at 60g and the Green Apple x Sprite Zero is lowest at 0g.



































All 24 McDonald's UK items in this section, ranked by sugar from highest to lowest. The Pancakes and Sausage with Syrup is highest at 41g and the Porridge (Plain) is lowest at 0g.
























All 14 McDonald's UK items in this section, ranked by sugar from highest to lowest. The Galaxy Caramel McFlurry is highest at 38g and the Sugar Donut is lowest at 5.7g.














All 9 McDonald's UK items in this section, ranked by sugar from highest to lowest. The Hot Chocolate is highest at 24g and the Tea is lowest at 0g.









All 26 McDonald's UK items in this section, ranked by sugar from highest to lowest. The Hot Honey Dip is highest at 19g and the Lurpak Spreadable is lowest at 0g.


























All 27 McDonald's UK items in this section, ranked by sugar from highest to lowest. The Hot Honey McCrispy is highest at 16g and the Chicken Selects (3 pieces) is lowest at 0g.



























All 10 McDonald's UK items in this section, ranked by sugar from highest to lowest. The Cheeseburger Happy Meal is highest at 7.5g and the Milk Portion is lowest at 0g.










Figures are free sugars per portion as served, derived from McDonald's UK published nutrition information and ingredient lists, checked August 2026. Free sugars exclude lactose in milk and sugars naturally present in whole fruit. Daily limits are 30g for adults and teenagers, 24g for ages 7 to 10 and 19g for ages 4 to 6. Discontinued items are excluded.