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McDonald's Egg and Cheese McMuffin: calories, sugar and salt
Per McMuffin (131g) of McDonald's Egg and Cheese McMuffin contains 295 kcal, 2.6g of sugar (0.7 teaspoons) and 1.1g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
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Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Nutrition by serving: McDonald's Egg and Cheese McMuffin
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Protein
Per McMuffin (131g)
295 kcal
1.1g
2.6g
0.7 tsp
15g
Also per 100g: 225 kcal, 10.69g fat (3.82g sat), 20.61g carbs (1.98g sugar), 11.45g protein, 0.84g salt. Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
McDonald's Egg and Cheese McMuffin contains 295 kcal, 14g of fat (5g saturated), 27g of carbohydrate (2.6g sugar), 15g of protein and 1.1g of salt per standard serving.
Sugar in McDonald's Egg and Cheese McMuffin
McDonald's Egg and Cheese McMuffin contains 2.6g 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 Egg and Cheese McMuffin
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Per McMuffin (131g)
2.6g 9%
2.6g 9%
2.6g 9%
2.6g 11%
2.6g 14%
Teaspoons
0.7 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
Salt in McDonald's Egg and Cheese McMuffin
McDonald's Egg and Cheese McMuffin contains 1.1g of salt per standard serving. Low 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 Egg and Cheese McMuffin
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Per McMuffin (131g)
1.1g 18%
1.1g 18%
1.1g 18%
1.1g 22%
1.1g 37%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
Calories in McDonald's Egg and Cheese McMuffin
Calories by portion: McDonald's Egg and Cheese McMuffin
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 McMuffin (131g)
295 kcal 15%
295 kcal 12%
295 kcal 15%
295 kcal 19%
295 kcal 23%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
Saturated fat in McDonald's Egg and Cheese McMuffin
Saturated fat by portion: McDonald's Egg and Cheese McMuffin
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Per McMuffin (131g)
5g 25%
5g 17%
5g 25%
5g 28%
5g 31%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
UPF classification: is McDonald's Egg and Cheese McMuffin ultra-processed?
NOVA 4: ultra-processed food
Contains emulsifiers, acidity regulators and modified starch in the muffin and processed cheese — 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.
Allergen information: McDonald's Egg and Cheese McMuffin
Wheat / Gluten
Present
Milk
Present
Egg
Present
Soya
Not present
Peanuts
Not present
Tree Nuts
Not present
Fish
Not present
Shellfish
Not present
Celery
Not present
Mustard
Not present
Sesame
Not present
Lupin
Not present
Molluscs
Not present
Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites
Not 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 (131g): 295 kcal. Adult daily reference intake is 2,000 kcal.
Per McMuffin (131g): 2.6g 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 (131g): 1.1g of salt, which is 18% of the adult daily limit of 6g. For a child aged 7 to 10, the same portion is 22% of their limit.
McDonald's Egg and Cheese McMuffin is classified as NOVA 4. Contains emulsifiers, acidity regulators and modified starch in the muffin and processed cheese — industrial additives.
McDonald's Egg and Cheese McMuffin is suitable for vegetarians but is not vegan.
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.
