Boone’s analysis puts McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad at 18% of an adult’s daily calories, 43% of the daily salt limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 0.9 teaspoons of free sugar.
How many calories are in a McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad? It contains 355 kcal, 18g of fat (3.5g saturated), 3.7g of sugar and 1.3g of salt.
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Nutrition information
Nutrition information: McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad
| Energy | 355 kcal |
| Fat | 18g |
| of which saturates | 3.5g |
| Carbohydrate | 24g |
| of which sugars | 3.7g |
| Fibre | 3.5g |
| Salt | 1.3g |
| Protein | 21g |
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 McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad contains 355 kcal, which is 18% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake. It provides 18g of total fat, of which 3.5g is saturated, 3.7g of sugar, 1.3g of salt, 21g of protein and 3.5g of fibre.
The saturated fat content of 3.5g represents 18% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.
McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad is assembled from 5 separately manufactured components, combined at the point of sale. The McCrispy patty alone carries 5 different classes of additive. Across the whole item the ingredient list names acidity regulators, dextrose, flavourings, maltodextrin, modified starches and raising agents. None of these add nutritional value. They exist to make the item survive industrial production, freezing and transport.
McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad carries a large share of a child’s daily salt
A McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad contains 1.3g of salt, which is 43% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6.
Adult daily reference intakes (Reference Intake, RI)
Calories2,000 kcal
Total fat70g
Saturated fat20g
Carbohydrate260g
Sugars90g
Fibre30g
Salt6g
Protein50g
Sugar in McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad
McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad contains 3.7g of free sugar per standard serving (0.9 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: McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad
| Portion | Adult (female)
30g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
30g | Age 7 to 10
24g | Age 4 to 6
19g |
|---|
| Per portion | 3.7g
12% | 3.7g
12% | 3.7g
12% | 3.7g
15% | 3.7g
19% |
| Teaspoons | 0.9 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 McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad
McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad contains 1.3g 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: McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad
| Portion | Adult (female)
6g | Adult (male)
6g | Age 11 to 17
6g | Age 7 to 10
5g | Age 4 to 6
3g |
|---|
| Per portion | 1.3g
22% | 1.3g
22% | 1.3g
22% | 1.3g
26% | 1.3g
43% |
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 McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad
McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad contains 355 kcal per standard serving. Low 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: McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad
| 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 | 355 kcal
18% | 355 kcal
14% | 355 kcal
18% | 355 kcal
23% | 355 kcal
27% |
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 McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad
McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad contains 3.5g of saturated fat per standard serving. Low 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: McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad
| Portion | Adult (female)
20g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
20g | Age 7 to 10
18g | Age 4 to 6
16g |
|---|
| Per portion | 3.5g
18% | 3.5g
12% | 3.5g
18% | 3.5g
19% | 3.5g
22% |
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 McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad
McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad contains 3.5g 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: McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad
| Portion | Adult (female)
30g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
25g | Age 7 to 10
20g | Age 4 to 6
15g |
|---|
| Per portion | 3.5g
12% | 3.5g
12% | 3.5g
14% | 3.5g
18% | 3.5g
23% |
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: McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad
McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad is assembled from 5 separately manufactured components, combined and cooked at the point of sale. Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains acidity regulators, dextrose, flavourings, maltodextrin, modified starches and raising agents. 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 McCrispy patty.
Dextrose
A simple sugar used for browning, bulk and mild sweetness. Found in the crispy onions.
Flavourings
Add or restore taste lost during processing. Found in the McCrispy patty.
Maltodextrin
Bulk out a product and carry flavour, with little taste of its own. Found in the McCrispy patty.
Modified starches
Thicken and hold water in a way unmodified flour cannot. Found in the McCrispy patty.
Raising agents
Make doughs and batters rise without a long ferment. Found in the McCrispy patty.
Boone classifies McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad 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 McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad contains at least 25 distinct ingredients: 18 raw and 7 manufactured. Ordered as a full meal with a dip and a dessert that reaches 54, of which 24 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: McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad
| What you order | Raw | Manufactured | Total | % manufactured |
|---|
| McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad on its own | 18 | 7 | 25 | 28% |
| McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad + medium fries | 20 | 7 | 27 | 26% |
| McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad + fries + a dip | 24 | 16 | 40 | 40% |
| McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad + fries + dip + a medium Coca-Cola | 25 | 19 | 44 | 43% |
| McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad + fries + dip + drink + an Oreo McFlurry | 30 | 24 | 54 | 44% |
The 7 manufactured ingredients
dextrin, dextrose, horseradish powder, maltodextrin, modified starch, wheat gluten, yeast extract.
The 18 raw ingredients
chicken meat, cucumber, gram flour, iceberg lettuce, made with 126g of onion per 100g of fried onion, onion, onion powder, palm oil, potato fibre, rapeseed oil, rice flour, salt, sunflower oil, tomato, water, wheat flour, wheat semolina, yeast powder.
What those ingredients are, by type
Fruit and vegetables7
Grains and flours5
Oils and fats3
Starches3
Sugars and syrups1
Flavourings1
Salt and minerals1
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
McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad is assembled from 5 separately manufactured components.
Ingredients by component: McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad
McCrispy patty
chicken meat (58%), water, WHEAT flour, vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed), starch, gram flour, modified starch, WHEAT semolina, WHEAT gluten, flavourings (contain WHEAT), salt, spices, yeast extract, potato fibre, yeast powder, acidity regulator, rice flour, raising agent, horseradish powder, onion powder, maltodextrin.
Lettuce
100% iceberg lettuce.
Cucumber sticks
100% cucumber.
Crispy onions
onion, vegetable oil (palm, rapeseed), WHEAT flour, dextrin, salt, rice flour, dextrose, made with 126g of onion per 100g of fried onion.
McDonald’s lists more than one approved supplier formulation for the McCrispy patty; 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
McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad contains wheat.
Allergen information: McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad
| 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 | May contain traces |
| Mustard | May contain traces |
| 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.
