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McDonald's Double Bacon and Egg McMuffin: calories, sugar and salt

Per McMuffin (171g) of McDonald's Double Bacon and Egg McMuffin contains 377 kcal, 2.7g of sugar (0.7 teaspoons) and 1.8g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.

Dietary: Contains meat / fish | Allergens: Wheat / Gluten, Milk, Egg

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Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt

Nutrition by serving: McDonald's Double Bacon and Egg McMuffin

ServingCaloriesSaltSugar= teaspoonsProtein
Per McMuffin (171g)377 kcal1.8g2.7g0.7 tsp24g

Also per 100g: 220 kcal, 11.11g fat (3.92g sat), 15.79g carbs (1.58g sugar), 14.04g protein, 1.05g salt. Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.

McDonald's Double Bacon and Egg McMuffin contains 377 kcal, 19g of fat (6.7g saturated), 27g of carbohydrate (2.7g sugar), 24g of protein and 1.8g of salt per standard serving.

Sugar in McDonald's Double Bacon and Egg McMuffin

McDonald's Double Bacon and Egg McMuffin contains 2.7g of sugar per standard serving (0.7 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. The table below shows how this compares across all age groups.

Sugar by portion: McDonald's Double Bacon and Egg McMuffin

PortionAdult (female)
30g
Adult (male)
30g
Age 11 to 17
30g
Age 7 to 10
24g
Age 4 to 6
19g
Per McMuffin (171g)2.7g
9%
2.7g
9%
2.7g
9%
2.7g
11%
2.7g
14%
Teaspoons0.7 tsp

Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.

Salt in McDonald's Double Bacon and Egg McMuffin

McDonald's Double Bacon and Egg McMuffin contains 1.8g 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 Double Bacon and Egg McMuffin

PortionAdult (female)
6g
Adult (male)
6g
Age 11 to 17
6g
Age 7 to 10
5g
Age 4 to 6
3g
Per McMuffin (171g)1.8g
30%
1.8g
30%
1.8g
30%
1.8g
36%
1.8g
60%

Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.

Calories in McDonald's Double Bacon and Egg McMuffin

Calories by portion: McDonald's Double Bacon and Egg McMuffin

PortionAdult (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 McMuffin (171g)377 kcal
19%
377 kcal
15%
377 kcal
19%
377 kcal
24%
377 kcal
29%

Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.

Saturated fat in McDonald's Double Bacon and Egg McMuffin

Saturated fat by portion: McDonald's Double Bacon and Egg McMuffin

PortionAdult (female)
20g
Adult (male)
30g
Age 11 to 17
20g
Age 7 to 10
18g
Age 4 to 6
16g
Per McMuffin (171g)6.7g
34%
6.7g
22%
6.7g
34%
6.7g
37%
6.7g
42%

Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.

UPF classification: is McDonald's Double Bacon and Egg McMuffin ultra-processed?

NOVA 4: ultra-processed food

Contains modified starch, dextrose, sodium nitrite and emulsifiers — industrial additives.

The NOVA classification system groups foods by the extent and purpose of processing. NOVA 4 covers products containing industrial additives not typically used in home cooking.

Ingredients

Ingredients

English muffin (wheat flour, water, yeast, salt, raising agents, emulsifiers, acidity regulator), double back bacon (pork, salt, dextrose, sodium nitrite), egg, processed cheddar cheese (milk).

Allergens at a glance

Allergen information: McDonald's Double Bacon and Egg McMuffin

Wheat / GlutenPresent
MilkPresent
EggPresent
SoyaNot present
PeanutsNot present
Tree NutsNot present
FishNot present
ShellfishNot present
CeleryNot present
MustardNot present
SesameNot present
LupinNot present
MolluscsNot present
Sulphur Dioxide / SulphitesNot present

McDonald's prepares food in kitchens where all 14 major allergens are present. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed for any item.

Frequently asked questions

Per McMuffin (171g): 377 kcal. Adult daily reference intake is 2,000 kcal.

Per McMuffin (171g): 2.7g of sugar (0.7 teaspoons). 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.

Per McMuffin (171g): 1.8g of salt, which is 30% of the adult daily limit of 6g. For a child aged 7 to 10, the same portion is 36% of their limit.

McDonald's Double Bacon and Egg McMuffin is classified as NOVA 4. Contains modified starch, dextrose, sodium nitrite and emulsifiers — industrial additives.

McDonald's Double Bacon and Egg McMuffin contains meat or fish and is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

Wheat / Gluten, Milk, Egg. McDonald's prepares food in kitchens where all 14 major allergens are present so cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed.

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Source: McDonald's UK Allergen & Nutrition Guide, January 2025 (official McDonald's UK PDF). NOVA classification from ingredient list at time of writing. For guidance only, not medical advice.