Boone’s analysis puts The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox at 60% of an adult’s daily calories, 143% of the daily salt limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 0.3 teaspoons of free sugar.
How many calories are in a The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox? It contains 1193 kcal, 59g of fat (6.2g saturated), 1.1g of sugar and 4.3g of salt, one of the higher-calorie items on the menu.
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Nutrition information
Nutrition information: The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox
| Energy | 1193 kcal |
| Fat | 59g |
| of which saturates | 6.2g |
| Carbohydrate | 85g |
| of which sugars | 1.1g |
| Fibre | 5.4g |
| Salt | 4.3g |
| Protein | 77g |
Nutrition figures are McDonald’s UK published data, per item as sold and before any optional sauces or extras. Boone converts them to the portion and age comparisons on this page.
A The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox contains 1193 kcal, which is 60% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake. It provides 59g of total fat, of which 6.2g is saturated, 1.1g of sugar, 4.3g of salt, 77g of protein and 5.4g of fibre.
The saturated fat content of 6.2g represents 31% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.
The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox is assembled from 2 separately manufactured components, combined at the point of sale. The chicken selects alone carries 6 different classes of additive. Across the whole item the ingredient list names acidity regulators, dextrose, flavourings, glucose or glucose-fructose syrup, modified starches, raising agents and stabilisers. None of these add nutritional value. They exist to make the item survive industrial production, freezing and transport.
The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox carries a large share of a child’s daily salt
A The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox contains 4.3g of salt, which is 143% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6. It is also high in calories.
Adult daily reference intakes (Reference Intake, RI)
Calories2,000 kcal
Total fat70g
Saturated fat20g
Carbohydrate260g
Sugars90g
Fibre30g
Salt6g
Protein50g
Sugar in The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox
The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox contains 1.1g of free sugar per standard serving (0.3 teaspoons). Low sugar
The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6. Free sugar excludes the sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit. The table below shows how this compares across all age groups.
Free sugar by portion: The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox
| Portion | Adult (female)
30g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
30g | Age 7 to 10
24g | Age 4 to 6
19g |
|---|
| Per portion | 1.1g
4% | 1.1g
4% | 1.1g
4% | 1.1g
5% | 1.1g
6% |
| Teaspoons | 0.3 tsp |
Boone calculates these percentages from McDonald's UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.
Salt in The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox
The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox contains 4.3g of salt per standard serving. Moderate salt
Children have lower salt limits: 3g per day for ages 4 to 6, 5g for ages 7 to 10. The table below shows how this serving compares to daily limits for adults and children.
Salt by portion: The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox
| Portion | Adult (female)
6g | Adult (male)
6g | Age 11 to 17
6g | Age 7 to 10
5g | Age 4 to 6
3g |
|---|
| Per portion | 4.3g
72% | 4.3g
72% | 4.3g
72% | 4.3g
86% | 4.3g
143% |
Boone calculates these percentages from McDonald's UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.
Calories in The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox
The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox contains 1193 kcal per standard serving. Moderate calorie share
Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex. The table below shows how this serving compares to typical daily reference intakes.
Calories by portion: The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox
| Portion | Adult (female)
2000 kcal | Adult (male)
2500 kcal | Age 11 to 17
1936 kcal | Age 7 to 10
1553 kcal | Age 4 to 6
1291 kcal |
|---|
| Per portion | 1193 kcal
60% | 1193 kcal
48% | 1193 kcal
62% | 1193 kcal
77% | 1193 kcal
92% |
Boone calculates these percentages from McDonald's UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.
Saturated fat in The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox
The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox contains 6.2g of saturated fat per standard serving. Moderate saturated fat
The saturated fat guideline is 20g a day for women and 30g for men, and lower again for children. The table below shows how this serving compares.
Saturated fat by portion: The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox
| Portion | Adult (female)
20g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
20g | Age 7 to 10
18g | Age 4 to 6
16g |
|---|
| Per portion | 6.2g
31% | 6.2g
21% | 6.2g
31% | 6.2g
34% | 6.2g
39% |
Boone calculates these percentages from McDonald's UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.
Fibre in The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox
The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox contains 5.4g of fibre per standard serving. Some fibre
Fibre is the one figure here that is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under. UK guidance is 30g a day for adults, 25g for ages 11 to 17, 20g for ages 7 to 10 and 15g for ages 4 to 6. Most people in the UK fall well short. The table below shows how much of a day’s fibre this serving provides.
Fibre by portion: The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox
| Portion | Adult (female)
30g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
25g | Age 7 to 10
20g | Age 4 to 6
15g |
|---|
| Per portion | 5.4g
18% | 5.4g
18% | 5.4g
22% | 5.4g
27% | 5.4g
36% |
Boone calculates these percentages from McDonald's UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.
Ultra-processed food: what is really in it
Processing and additives: The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox
The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox is assembled from 2 separately manufactured components, combined and cooked at the point of sale. Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains acidity regulators, dextrose, flavourings, glucose or glucose-fructose syrup, modified starches, raising agents and stabilisers. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.
Acidity regulators
Hold the ph steady so flavour and shelf life stay consistent. Found in the chicken selects.
Dextrose
A simple sugar used for browning, bulk and mild sweetness. Found in the chicken selects, chicken McNuggets.
Flavourings
Add or restore taste lost during processing. Found in the chicken selects, chicken McNuggets.
Glucose or glucose-fructose syrup
Sweeten and control texture more cheaply than sugar alone. Found in the chicken McNuggets.
Modified starches
Thicken and hold water in a way unmodified flour cannot. Found in the chicken selects.
Raising agents
Make doughs and batters rise without a long ferment. Found in the chicken selects, chicken McNuggets.
Stabilisers
Stop mixtures separating and hold texture during storage and transport. Found in the chicken selects.
Boone classifies The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed, based on the additives named above. NOVA groups foods by how far they are from their whole-food form, not by how nutritious they are. A group 4 food is not automatically unhealthy, and a group 1 food is not automatically healthy. Read from the published ingredient list, 17-18 August 2026.
A The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox contains at least 21 distinct ingredients: 10 raw and 11 manufactured. Ordered as a full meal with a dip and a dessert that reaches 51, of which 28 are manufactured. Raw means something you could buy and cook with at home; manufactured means a substance that only exists as an output of industrial processing.
Ingredient count by order: The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox
| What you order | Raw | Manufactured | Total | % manufactured |
|---|
| The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox on its own | 10 | 11 | 21 | 52% |
| The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox + medium fries | 12 | 11 | 23 | 48% |
| The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox + fries + a dip | 16 | 21 | 37 | 57% |
| The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox + fries + dip + a medium Coca-Cola | 17 | 24 | 41 | 59% |
| The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox + fries + dip + drink + an Oreo McFlurry | 23 | 28 | 51 | 55% |
The 11 manufactured ingredients
carrageenan, celery, contains celery, dextrose, dried glucose syrup, modified starch, potassium chloride, spice extract, wheat breadcrumb, wheat gluten, yeast extract.
The 10 raw ingredients
chicken breast meat, maize flour, onion and garlic powder, pepper, rapeseed oil, salt, sunflower oil, water, wheat flour, wheat semolina.
What those ingredients are, by type
Grains and flours5
Sugars and syrups2
Oils and fats2
Flavourings2
Salt and minerals2
Fruit and vegetables2
Stabilisers and thickeners1
Starches1
Meat, fish, dairy and eggs1
Boone counts every distinct named ingredient on McDonald’s published component lists, including sub-ingredients, and removes duplicates, so salt appearing in four components counts once. Additive class names are dropped and the named substance kept, so “stabiliser (guar gum)” counts guar gum once. Raw covers whole foods and basic kitchen staples such as flour, sugar, salt and oil. Manufactured covers substances that only exist as an output of industrial processing. Where McDonald’s lists more than one approved supplier recipe only the primary one is counted, so every figure here is a minimum. The build uses a Sweet and Sour dip.
Ingredients
The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox is assembled from 2 separately manufactured components.
Ingredients by component: The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox
Chicken selects
chicken breast meat (57%), water, WHEAT flour, vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed), starches, yeast extract, modified starch, salt, spices (contain CELERY), acidity regulators, WHEAT gluten, raising agents, onion and garlic powder, spice extract (contains CELERY), stabiliser (carrageenan), dextrose, flavouring.
Chicken McNuggets
chicken breast meat (45%), water, vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed), maize flour, WHEAT flour, starches, WHEAT semolina, WHEAT breadcrumb, natural flavourings (contain CELERY), potassium chloride, dried glucose syrup, WHEAT gluten, salt, raising agents, pepper, CELERY, dextrose.
McDonald’s lists more than one approved supplier formulation for the chicken selects and chicken McNuggets; the version shown is the primary one and the allergen information covers all variants. Ingredients taken from the McDonald’s UK product pages, retrieved 17-18 August 2026. Recipes change - always check in restaurant before ordering if you have an allergy.
Allergens at a glance
The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox contains wheat and celery.
Allergen information: The McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox
| Allergen | Status |
|---|
| Wheat | Contains |
| Rye | Not present |
| Barley | Not present |
| Oats | Not present |
| Sesame | Not present |
| Soya | Not present |
| Milk | May contain traces |
| Eggs | Not present |
| Fish | Not present |
| Crustaceans | Not present |
| Celery | Contains |
| Mustard | Not present |
| Molluscs | Not present |
| Lupin | Not present |
Contains = declared as an ingredient. May contain traces = McDonald's states the allergen cannot be excluded. McDonald's prepares food in kitchens where all 14 major allergens are present and equipment is shared, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free, even when ingredients are removed on request. Buns, rolls and tortilla wraps are toasted in the same toaster as sesame-topped buns. Retrieved 17-18 August 2026.
