Boone’s analysis puts McDonald's Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup at 16% of an adult’s daily calories, 9% of the daily salt limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 8.5 teaspoons of free sugar.
How many calories are in a McDonald's Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup? It contains 326 kcal, 4.3g of fat (2g saturated), 34g of sugar and 0.26g of salt.
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Nutrition information
Nutrition information: McDonald's Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup
| Energy | 326 kcal |
| Fat | 4.3g |
| of which saturates | 2g |
| Carbohydrate | 61g |
| of which sugars | 34g |
| Fibre | 2.5g |
| Salt | 0.26g |
| Protein | 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 Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup contains 326 kcal, which is 16% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake. It provides 4.3g of total fat, of which 2g is saturated, 34g of sugar, 0.26g of salt, 9g of protein and 2.5g of fibre.
The saturated fat content of 2g represents 10% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.
McDonald's Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup is assembled from 3 separately manufactured components, combined at the point of sale. The pancake syrup alone carries 3 different classes of additive. Across the whole item the ingredient list names flavourings, glucose or glucose-fructose syrup and preservatives. None of these add nutritional value. They exist to make the item survive industrial production, freezing and transport.
McDonald's Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup exceeds a young child’s whole daily sugar allowance
A McDonald's Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup contains 34g of free sugar, which is 179% of the entire daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6, and 113% of an adult’s.
Adult daily reference intakes (Reference Intake, RI)
Calories2,000 kcal
Total fat70g
Saturated fat20g
Carbohydrate260g
Sugars90g
Fibre30g
Salt6g
Protein50g
Sugar in McDonald's Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup
McDonald's Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup contains 34g of free sugar per standard serving (8.5 teaspoons). 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 Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup
| Portion | Adult (female)
30g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
30g | Age 7 to 10
24g | Age 4 to 6
19g |
|---|
| Per pot with syrup (275g) | 34g
113% | 34g
113% | 34g
113% | 34g
142% | 34g
179% |
| Teaspoons | 8.5 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 Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup
McDonald's Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup contains 0.26g 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 Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup
| Portion | Adult (female)
6g | Adult (male)
6g | Age 11 to 17
6g | Age 7 to 10
5g | Age 4 to 6
3g |
|---|
| Per pot with syrup (275g) | 0.26g
4% | 0.26g
4% | 0.26g
4% | 0.26g
5% | 0.26g
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.
Calories in McDonald's Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup
McDonald's Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup contains 326 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 Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup
| 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 pot with syrup (275g) | 326 kcal
16% | 326 kcal
13% | 326 kcal
17% | 326 kcal
21% | 326 kcal
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.
Saturated fat in McDonald's Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup
McDonald's Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup 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 Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup
| Portion | Adult (female)
20g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
20g | Age 7 to 10
18g | Age 4 to 6
16g |
|---|
| Per pot with syrup (275g) | 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 Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup
McDonald's Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup contains 2.5g 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 Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup
| Portion | Adult (female)
30g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
25g | Age 7 to 10
20g | Age 4 to 6
15g |
|---|
| Per pot with syrup (275g) | 2.5g
8% | 2.5g
8% | 2.5g
10% | 2.5g
12% | 2.5g
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.
Ultra-processed food: what is really in it
Processing and additives: McDonald's Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup
McDonald's Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup is assembled from 3 separately manufactured components, combined and cooked at the point of sale. Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains flavourings, glucose or glucose-fructose syrup and preservatives. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.
Flavourings
Add or restore taste lost during processing. Found in the pancake syrup.
Glucose or glucose-fructose syrup
Sweeten and control texture more cheaply than sugar alone. Found in the pancake syrup.
Preservatives
Slow the growth of bacteria, yeasts and moulds in centrally prepared components. Found in the pancake syrup.
Boone classifies McDonald's Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup 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 Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup contains at least 6 distinct ingredients: 4 raw and 2 manufactured.
Ingredient count by order: McDonald's Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup
| What you order | Raw | Manufactured | Total | % manufactured |
|---|
| McDonald's Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup on its own | 4 | 2 | 6 | 33% |
The 2 manufactured ingredients
caramelised sugar syrup, glucose syrup.
The 4 raw ingredients
semi-skimmed milk, sugar, water, wholegrain rolled oats.
What those ingredients are, by type
Sugars and syrups3
Meat, fish, dairy and eggs1
Grains and flours1
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 Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup is assembled from 3 separately manufactured components.
Ingredients by component: McDonald's Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup
Porridge oats (Flahavan’s)
100% wholegrain rolled OATS.
Semi-skimmed milk
100% semi-skimmed MILK.
Pancake syrup
glucose syrup, sugar, water, natural flavourings, caramelised sugar syrup, preservative.
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 Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup contains oats and milk.
Allergen information: McDonald's Porridge with Lyle's Golden Syrup
| Allergen | Status |
|---|
| Wheat | May contain traces |
| Rye | May contain traces |
| Barley | May contain traces |
| Oats | Contains |
| Sesame | Not present |
| 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.
