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McDonald's Muffin with Jam: calories, sugar and salt
Per portion (97g) of McDonald's Muffin with Jam contains 214 kcal, 11g of sugar (2.8 teaspoons) and 0.44g 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 Muffin with Jam
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Protein
Per portion (97g)
214 kcal
0.44g
11g
2.8 tsp
5.5g
Also per 100g: 221 kcal, 5.77g fat (1.44g sat), 36.08g carbs (11.34g sugar), 5.67g protein, 0.45g salt. Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
McDonald's Muffin with Jam contains 214 kcal, 5.6g of fat (1.4g saturated), 35g of carbohydrate (11g sugar), 5.5g of protein and 0.44g of salt per standard serving.
Sugar in McDonald's Muffin with Jam
McDonald's Muffin with Jam contains 11g of sugar per standard serving (2.8 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. The table below shows how this compares across all age groups.
Sugar by portion: McDonald's Muffin with Jam
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Per portion (97g)
11g 37%
11g 37%
11g 37%
11g 46%
11g 58%
Teaspoons
2.8 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
Salt in McDonald's Muffin with Jam
McDonald's Muffin with Jam contains 0.44g 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 Muffin with Jam
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Per portion (97g)
0.44g 7%
0.44g 7%
0.44g 7%
0.44g 9%
0.44g 15%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
Calories in McDonald's Muffin with Jam
Calories by portion: McDonald's Muffin with Jam
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 (97g)
214 kcal 11%
214 kcal 9%
214 kcal 11%
214 kcal 14%
214 kcal 17%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
Saturated fat in McDonald's Muffin with Jam
Saturated fat by portion: McDonald's Muffin with Jam
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Per portion (97g)
1.4g 7%
1.4g 5%
1.4g 7%
1.4g 8%
1.4g 9%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
UPF classification: is McDonald's Muffin with Jam ultra-processed?
NOVA 4: ultra-processed food
Contains emulsifiers, acidity regulators and raising agents — 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.
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 portion (97g): 214 kcal. Adult daily reference intake is 2,000 kcal.
Per portion (97g): 11g of sugar (2.8 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 portion (97g): 0.44g of salt, which is 7% of the adult daily limit of 6g. For a child aged 7 to 10, the same portion is 9% of their limit.
McDonald's Muffin with Jam is classified as NOVA 4. Contains emulsifiers, acidity regulators and raising agents — industrial additives.
McDonald's Muffin with Jam 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.
