Boone’s analysis puts McDonald's Galaxy Caramel McFlurry at 18% of an adult’s daily calories, 11% of the daily salt limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 9.5 teaspoons of free sugar.
How many calories are in a McDonald's Galaxy Caramel McFlurry? It contains 356 kcal, 12g of fat (8.2g saturated), 45g of sugar and 0.34g of salt. Of the 45g of sugar, around 38g counts as free sugar — the rest is naturally present and does not count towards daily limits.
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Nutrition information
Nutrition information: McDonald's Galaxy Caramel McFlurry
| Energy | 356 kcal |
| Fat | 12g |
| of which saturates | 8.2g |
| Carbohydrate | 54g |
| of which sugars | 45g |
| Fibre | 1.6g |
| Salt | 0.34g |
| Protein | 5.9g |
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 Galaxy Caramel McFlurry contains 356 kcal, which is 18% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake. It provides 12g of total fat, of which 8.2g is saturated, 45g of sugar, 0.34g of salt, 5.9g of protein and 1.6g of fibre.
The saturated fat content of 8.2g represents 41% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.
The 45g of sugar shown above is the total McDonald’s publishes. Around 38g of that counts as free sugar; the rest is naturally present and does not count towards daily limits.
McDonald's Galaxy Caramel McFlurry is assembled from 3 separately manufactured components, combined at the point of sale. The soft dairy ice cream alone carries 4 different classes of additive. Across the whole item the ingredient list names acidity regulators, emulsifiers, flavourings, glucose or glucose-fructose syrup and stabilisers. None of these add nutritional value. They exist to make the item survive industrial production, freezing and transport.
McDonald's Galaxy Caramel McFlurry exceeds a young child’s whole daily sugar allowance
A McDonald's Galaxy Caramel McFlurry contains 38g of free sugar, which is 200% of the entire daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6, and 127% of an adult’s. It is also high in saturated fat.
Adult daily reference intakes (Reference Intake, RI)
Calories2,000 kcal
Total fat70g
Saturated fat20g
Carbohydrate260g
Sugars90g
Fibre30g
Salt6g
Protein50g
Sugar in McDonald's Galaxy Caramel McFlurry
McDonald's Galaxy Caramel McFlurry contains 38g of free sugar per standard serving (9.5 teaspoons). The total sugar figure McDonald’s publishes is 45g; the difference is naturally present in milk or whole fruit and does not count towards the limits below. High 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 Galaxy Caramel McFlurry
| Portion | Adult (female)
30g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
30g | Age 7 to 10
24g | Age 4 to 6
19g |
|---|
| Per portion | 38g
127% | 38g
127% | 38g
127% | 38g
158% | 38g
200% |
| Teaspoons | 9.5 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 Galaxy Caramel McFlurry
McDonald's Galaxy Caramel McFlurry contains 0.34g 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 Galaxy Caramel McFlurry
| Portion | Adult (female)
6g | Adult (male)
6g | Age 11 to 17
6g | Age 7 to 10
5g | Age 4 to 6
3g |
|---|
| Per portion | 0.34g
6% | 0.34g
6% | 0.34g
6% | 0.34g
7% | 0.34g
11% |
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 Galaxy Caramel McFlurry
McDonald's Galaxy Caramel McFlurry contains 356 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 Galaxy Caramel McFlurry
| 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 | 356 kcal
18% | 356 kcal
14% | 356 kcal
18% | 356 kcal
23% | 356 kcal
28% |
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 Galaxy Caramel McFlurry
McDonald's Galaxy Caramel McFlurry contains 8.2g 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: McDonald's Galaxy Caramel McFlurry
| Portion | Adult (female)
20g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
20g | Age 7 to 10
18g | Age 4 to 6
16g |
|---|
| Per portion | 8.2g
41% | 8.2g
27% | 8.2g
41% | 8.2g
46% | 8.2g
51% |
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 Galaxy Caramel McFlurry
McDonald's Galaxy Caramel McFlurry contains 1.6g 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 Galaxy Caramel McFlurry
| Portion | Adult (female)
30g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
25g | Age 7 to 10
20g | Age 4 to 6
15g |
|---|
| Per portion | 1.6g
5% | 1.6g
5% | 1.6g
6% | 1.6g
8% | 1.6g
11% |
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 Galaxy Caramel McFlurry
McDonald's Galaxy Caramel McFlurry is assembled from 3 separately manufactured components, combined and cooked at the point of sale. Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains acidity regulators, emulsifiers, flavourings, glucose or glucose-fructose syrup 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 Galaxy caramel sauce.
Emulsifiers
Help oil-based and water-based ingredients blend and stay blended. Found in the soft dairy ice cream, Galaxy chocolate drops.
Flavourings
Add or restore taste lost during processing. Found in the soft dairy ice cream, Galaxy chocolate drops.
Glucose or glucose-fructose syrup
Sweeten and control texture more cheaply than sugar alone. Found in the soft dairy ice cream, Galaxy caramel sauce.
Stabilisers
Stop mixtures separating and hold texture during storage and transport. Found in the soft dairy ice cream.
Boone classifies McDonald's Galaxy Caramel McFlurry 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 Galaxy Caramel McFlurry contains at least 21 distinct ingredients: 13 raw and 8 manufactured.
Ingredient count by order: McDonald's Galaxy Caramel McFlurry
| What you order | Raw | Manufactured | Total | % manufactured |
|---|
| McDonald's Galaxy Caramel McFlurry on its own | 13 | 8 | 21 | 38% |
The 8 manufactured ingredients
caramel, carrageenan, glucose syrup, guar gum, lactose, natural vanilla flavouring, palm fat, soya lecithin.
The 13 raw ingredients
butter, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, cream, milk, milk fat, salt, skimmed milk, skimmed milk powder, sugar, water, whey powder, whey solids.
What those ingredients are, by type
Meat, fish, dairy and eggs6
Oils and fats5
Sugars and syrups3
Stabilisers and thickeners2
Emulsifiers1
Flavourings1
Salt and minerals1
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 Galaxy Caramel McFlurry is assembled from 3 separately manufactured components.
Ingredients by component: McDonald's Galaxy Caramel McFlurry
Soft dairy ice cream
skimmed MILK, sugar, cream (MILK), whey powder (MILK), glucose syrup, stabilisers (guar gum, carrageenan), emulsifier, flavouring.
Galaxy caramel sauce
glucose syrup, caramel (20%) (glucose syrup, sugar, vegetable fat (palm), skimmed MILK powder, water, salt, acidity regulator), sugar, water, skimmed MILK powder, butter (MILK), salt, acidity regulator.
Galaxy chocolate drops
sugar, cocoa butter, skimmed MILK powder, cocoa mass, vegetable fat (palm), lactose (MILK), whey powder (MILK), MILK fat, whey solids (MILK), emulsifier (SOYA lecithin), natural vanilla flavouring. May contain traces of wheat, barley and oats.
McDonald’s lists more than one approved supplier formulation for the soft dairy ice cream; 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 Galaxy Caramel McFlurry contains soya and milk.
Allergen information: McDonald's Galaxy Caramel McFlurry
| Allergen | Status |
|---|
| Wheat | May contain traces |
| Rye | Not present |
| Barley | May contain traces |
| Oats | May contain traces |
| Sesame | Not present |
| Soya | Contains |
| Milk | Contains |
| Eggs | Not present |
| Fish | Not present |
| Crustaceans | Not present |
| Celery | Not present |
| 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.
