Boone’s analysis puts McDonald's McCrispy at 24% of an adult’s daily calories, 63% of the daily salt limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 1.7 teaspoons of free sugar.
How many calories are in a McDonald's McCrispy? It contains 484 kcal, 18g of fat (2g saturated), 6.9g of sugar and 1.9g of salt, one of the higher-calorie items on the menu.
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Nutrition information
Nutrition information: McDonald's McCrispy
| Energy | 484 kcal |
| Fat | 18g |
| of which saturates | 2g |
| Carbohydrate | 53g |
| of which sugars | 6.9g |
| Fibre | 3.7g |
| Salt | 1.9g |
| Protein | 26g |
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 McCrispy contains 484 kcal, which is 24% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake. It provides 18g of total fat, of which 2g is saturated, 6.9g of sugar, 1.9g of salt, 26g of protein and 3.7g of fibre.
The saturated fat content of 2g represents 10% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.
McDonald's McCrispy is assembled from 4 separately manufactured components, combined at the point of sale. The sourdough bun alone carries 7 different classes of additive. Across the whole item the ingredient list names acidity regulators, antioxidants, dextrose, emulsifiers, flavourings, maltodextrin, modified starches, preservatives, raising agents, stabilisers and thickeners. None of these add nutritional value. They exist to make the item survive industrial production, freezing and transport.
McDonald's McCrispy carries a large share of a child’s daily salt
A McDonald's McCrispy contains 1.9g of salt, which is 63% 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 McCrispy
McDonald's McCrispy contains 6.9g of free sugar per standard serving (1.7 teaspoons). Moderate 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 McCrispy
| Portion | Adult (female)
30g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
30g | Age 7 to 10
24g | Age 4 to 6
19g |
|---|
| Per portion | 6.9g
23% | 6.9g
23% | 6.9g
23% | 6.9g
29% | 6.9g
36% |
| Teaspoons | 1.7 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 McCrispy
McDonald's McCrispy contains 1.9g 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 McCrispy
| Portion | Adult (female)
6g | Adult (male)
6g | Age 11 to 17
6g | Age 7 to 10
5g | Age 4 to 6
3g |
|---|
| Per portion | 1.9g
32% | 1.9g
32% | 1.9g
32% | 1.9g
38% | 1.9g
63% |
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 McCrispy
McDonald's McCrispy contains 484 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: McDonald's McCrispy
| 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 | 484 kcal
24% | 484 kcal
19% | 484 kcal
25% | 484 kcal
31% | 484 kcal
37% |
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 McCrispy
McDonald's McCrispy contains 2g 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 McCrispy
| Portion | Adult (female)
20g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
20g | Age 7 to 10
18g | Age 4 to 6
16g |
|---|
| Per portion | 2g
10% | 2g
7% | 2g
10% | 2g
11% | 2g
12% |
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 McCrispy
McDonald's McCrispy contains 3.7g 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 McCrispy
| Portion | Adult (female)
30g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
25g | Age 7 to 10
20g | Age 4 to 6
15g |
|---|
| Per portion | 3.7g
12% | 3.7g
12% | 3.7g
15% | 3.7g
18% | 3.7g
25% |
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 McCrispy
McDonald's McCrispy is assembled from 4 separately manufactured components, combined and cooked at the point of sale. Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains acidity regulators, antioxidants, dextrose, emulsifiers, flavourings, maltodextrin, modified starches, preservatives, raising agents, stabilisers and thickeners. 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.
Antioxidants
Slow the natural oxidation of fats, so components keep their colour and flavour. Found in the sourdough bun.
Dextrose
A simple sugar used for browning, bulk and mild sweetness. Found in the sourdough bun.
Emulsifiers
Help oil-based and water-based ingredients blend and stay blended. Found in the sourdough bun.
Flavourings
Add or restore taste lost during processing. Found in the sourdough bun, McCrispy patty, Black Pepper Mayo.
Maltodextrin
Bulk out a product and carry flavour, with little taste of its own. Found in the sourdough bun, McCrispy patty.
Modified starches
Thicken and hold water in a way unmodified flour cannot. Found in the McCrispy patty.
Preservatives
Slow the growth of bacteria, yeasts and moulds in centrally prepared components. Found in the Black Pepper Mayo.
Raising agents
Make doughs and batters rise without a long ferment. Found in the McCrispy patty.
Stabilisers
Stop mixtures separating and hold texture during storage and transport. Found in the sourdough bun, Black Pepper Mayo.
Thickeners
Give sauces and syrups the body they would otherwise lack. Found in the sourdough bun.
Boone classifies McDonald's McCrispy 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 McCrispy contains at least 33 distinct ingredients: 18 raw and 15 manufactured. Ordered as a full meal with a dip and a dessert that reaches 58, of which 29 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 McCrispy
| What you order | Raw | Manufactured | Total | % manufactured |
|---|
| McDonald's McCrispy on its own | 18 | 15 | 33 | 45% |
| McDonald's McCrispy + medium fries | 20 | 15 | 35 | 43% |
| McDonald's McCrispy + fries + a dip | 22 | 23 | 45 | 51% |
| McDonald's McCrispy + fries + dip + a medium Coca-Cola | 23 | 26 | 49 | 53% |
| McDonald's McCrispy + fries + dip + drink + an Oreo McFlurry | 29 | 29 | 58 | 50% |
The 15 manufactured ingredients
dextrose, gram or chickpea flour, guar gum, gum arabic, maize and tapioca maltodextrin, maize starch, maltodextrin, modified starch, mustard flour, natural truffle flavouring, pea protein, wheat gluten, wheat starch, xanthan gum, yeast extract.
The 18 raw ingredients
chicken breast meat, cornflour, fermented wheat flour, ground and coarse black pepper, iceberg lettuce, onion powder, pasteurised free range egg yolk, rapeseed oil, rice flour, salt, sesame seeds, spirit vinegar, sugar, sunflower oil, water, wheat flour, wheat semolina, yeast.
What those ingredients are, by type
Grains and flours10
Starches5
Stabilisers and thickeners3
Fruit and vegetables3
Sugars and syrups2
Oils and fats2
Flavourings2
Meat, fish, dairy and eggs2
Acids and acidity regulators1
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 McCrispy is assembled from 4 separately manufactured components.
Ingredients by component: McDonald's McCrispy
Sourdough bun
WHEAT flour, water, sugar, yeast, rapeseed oil, SESAME seeds, salt, fermented WHEAT flour, thickener (guar gum), pea protein, emulsifiers, natural flavouring, maize and tapioca maltodextrin, WHEAT starch, antioxidants, dextrose, maize starch, stabiliser (gum arabic).
McCrispy patty
chicken breast meat (58%), water, WHEAT flour, vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed), starches, gram or chickpea flour, modified starch, WHEAT semolina, WHEAT gluten, flavourings (contain WHEAT), salt, spices, yeast extract, acidity regulator, rice flour, raising agent, onion powder, maltodextrin.
Lettuce
100% iceberg lettuce.
Black Pepper Mayo
water, rapeseed oil (24%), spirit vinegar, sugar, cornflour, pasteurised free range EGG yolk (3%), salt, preservative, MUSTARD flour, natural flavouring, stabiliser (xanthan gum), ground and coarse black pepper, natural truffle flavouring.
McDonald’s lists more than one approved supplier formulation for the McCrispy patty and Black Pepper Mayo; 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 McCrispy contains wheat, sesame, eggs and mustard.
Allergen information: McDonald's McCrispy
| Allergen | Status |
|---|
| Wheat | Contains |
| Rye | May contain traces |
| Barley | May contain traces |
| Oats | Not present |
| Sesame | Contains |
| Soya | Not present |
| Milk | May contain traces |
| Eggs | Contains |
| Fish | Not present |
| Crustaceans | Not present |
| Celery | May contain traces |
| Mustard | Contains |
| 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.
