Boone’s analysis puts McDonald's Muffin with Jam at 11% of an adult’s daily calories, 15% of the daily salt limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 2.8 teaspoons of free sugar.
How many calories are in a McDonald's Muffin with Jam? It contains 214 kcal, 5.6g of fat (1.4g saturated), 11g of sugar and 0.44g of salt.
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Nutrition information
Nutrition information: McDonald's Muffin with Jam
| Energy | 214 kcal |
| Fat | 5.6g |
| of which saturates | 1.4g |
| Carbohydrate | 35g |
| of which sugars | 11g |
| Fibre | 1.9g |
| Salt | 0.44g |
| Protein | 5.5g |
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 Muffin with Jam contains 214 kcal, which is 11% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake. It provides 5.6g of total fat, of which 1.4g is saturated, 11g of sugar, 0.44g of salt, 5.5g of protein and 1.9g of fibre.
The saturated fat content of 1.4g represents 7% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.
McDonald's Muffin with Jam is assembled from 3 separately manufactured components, combined at the point of sale. The liquid vegetable and dairy fat blend (used to cook the egg) alone carries 3 different classes of additive. Across the whole item the ingredient list names acidity regulators, antioxidants, emulsifiers, flavourings and stabilisers. None of these add nutritional value. They exist to make the item survive industrial production, freezing and transport.
McDonald's Muffin with Jam sits at the lighter end of the menu
At 214 kcal and 11g of free sugar, McDonald's Muffin with Jam stays well inside every daily guideline Boone checks. Few items on this menu do.
Adult daily reference intakes (Reference Intake, RI)
Calories2,000 kcal
Total fat70g
Saturated fat20g
Carbohydrate260g
Sugars90g
Fibre30g
Salt6g
Protein50g
Sugar in McDonald's Muffin with Jam
McDonald's Muffin with Jam contains 11g of free 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. 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 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 |
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 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% |
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 Muffin with Jam
McDonald's Muffin with Jam contains 214 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 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% |
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 Muffin with Jam
McDonald's Muffin with Jam contains 1.4g 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 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% |
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 Muffin with Jam
McDonald's Muffin with Jam contains 1.9g 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 Muffin with Jam
| Portion | Adult (female)
30g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
25g | Age 7 to 10
20g | Age 4 to 6
15g |
|---|
| Per portion (97g) | 1.9g
6% | 1.9g
6% | 1.9g
8% | 1.9g
10% | 1.9g
13% |
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 Muffin with Jam
McDonald's Muffin with Jam is assembled from 3 separately manufactured components, combined and cooked at the point of sale. Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains acidity regulators, antioxidants, emulsifiers, flavourings 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 English muffin.
Antioxidants
Slow the natural oxidation of fats, so components keep their colour and flavour. Found in the English muffin, liquid vegetable and dairy fat blend (used to cook the egg).
Emulsifiers
Help oil-based and water-based ingredients blend and stay blended. Found in the liquid vegetable and dairy fat blend (used to cook the egg).
Flavourings
Add or restore taste lost during processing. Found in the liquid vegetable and dairy fat blend (used to cook the egg).
Stabilisers
Stop mixtures separating and hold texture during storage and transport. Found in the strawberry jam.
Boone classifies McDonald's Muffin with Jam 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 Muffin with Jam contains at least 24 distinct ingredients: 15 raw and 9 manufactured.
Ingredient count by order: McDonald's Muffin with Jam
| What you order | Raw | Manufactured | Total | % manufactured |
|---|
| McDonald's Muffin with Jam on its own | 15 | 9 | 24 | 38% |
The 9 manufactured ingredients
butter flavouring, fruit pectin, gelling agent, muffin mix, muffin topping, prepared with 50g of fruit per 100g, strawberries, wheat gluten, yellow polenta.
The 15 raw ingredients
brown cane sugar, butter oil, concentrated lemon juice, de-activated yeast, dried rye sourdough, milk, rapeseed oil, rice flour, salt, sugar, sunflower oil, water, wheat flour, whey powder, yeast.
What those ingredients are, by type
Oils and fats4
Grains and flours4
Sugars and syrups2
Meat, fish, dairy and eggs2
Stabilisers and thickeners1
Flavourings1
Salt and minerals1
Fruit and vegetables1
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 Muffin with Jam is assembled from 3 separately manufactured components.
Ingredients by component: McDonald's Muffin with Jam
English muffin
WHEAT flour, water, muffin topping (yellow polenta, rice flour), muffin mix (WHEAT gluten, dried RYE sourdough, acidity regulator, antioxidant), yeast, sugar, salt, rapeseed oil, de-activated yeast.
Strawberry jam
strawberries, sugar, brown cane sugar, concentrated lemon juice, gelling agent (fruit pectin), prepared with 50g of fruit per 100g.
Liquid vegetable and dairy fat blend (used to cook the egg)
vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower) (76%), butter oil (MILK) (21%), emulsifiers, whey powder (MILK), antioxidants, butter flavouring (MILK).
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 Muffin with Jam contains wheat, rye and milk.
Allergen information: McDonald's Muffin with Jam
| Allergen | Status |
|---|
| Wheat | Contains |
| Rye | Contains |
| Barley | Not present |
| Oats | Not present |
| Sesame | May contain traces |
| Soya | Not present |
| 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.
