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McDonald's Porridge (Plain): calories, sugar and salt
Per pot (255g) of McDonald's Porridge (Plain) contains 154 kcal, 6.4g of sugar (1.6 teaspoons) and 0.17g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 2 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
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Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Nutrition by serving: McDonald's Porridge (Plain)
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Protein
Per pot (255g)
154 kcal
0.17g
6.4g
1.6 tsp
7.8g
Also per 100g: 60 kcal, 1.18g fat (0.51g sat), 9.02g carbs (2.51g sugar), 3.06g protein, 0.07g salt. Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
McDonald's Porridge (Plain) contains 154 kcal, 3g of fat (1.3g saturated), 23g of carbohydrate (6.4g sugar), 7.8g of protein and 0.17g of salt per standard serving.
Sugar in McDonald's Porridge (Plain)
McDonald's Porridge (Plain) contains 6.4g of sugar per standard serving (1.6 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 Porridge (Plain)
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Per pot (255g)
6.4g 21%
6.4g 21%
6.4g 21%
6.4g 27%
6.4g 34%
Teaspoons
1.6 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
Salt in McDonald's Porridge (Plain)
McDonald's Porridge (Plain) contains 0.17g 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 (Plain)
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Per pot (255g)
0.17g 3%
0.17g 3%
0.17g 3%
0.17g 3%
0.17g 6%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
Calories in McDonald's Porridge (Plain)
Calories by portion: McDonald's Porridge (Plain)
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 (255g)
154 kcal 8%
154 kcal 6%
154 kcal 8%
154 kcal 10%
154 kcal 12%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
Saturated fat in McDonald's Porridge (Plain)
Saturated fat by portion: McDonald's Porridge (Plain)
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Per pot (255g)
1.3g 7%
1.3g 4%
1.3g 7%
1.3g 7%
1.3g 8%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: official UK nutrition data at time of writing. For guidance only.
UPF classification: is McDonald's Porridge (Plain) ultra-processed?
NOVA 2: minimally processed
Porridge oats and semi-skimmed milk with no industrial additives — minimally processed.
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.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Porridge oats (Quaker oats, water), semi-skimmed milk. No additives.
Allergens at a glance
Allergen information: McDonald's Porridge (Plain)
Wheat / Gluten
Present
Milk
Present
Egg
Not present
Soya
Not present
Peanuts
Not present
Tree Nuts
Not present
Fish
Not present
Shellfish
Not present
Celery
Not present
Mustard
Not present
Sesame
Not present
Lupin
Not present
Molluscs
Not present
Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites
Not present
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 pot (255g): 154 kcal. Adult daily reference intake is 2,000 kcal.
Per pot (255g): 6.4g of sugar (1.6 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 pot (255g): 0.17g of salt, which is 3% of the adult daily limit of 6g. For a child aged 7 to 10, the same portion is 3% of their limit.
McDonald's Porridge (Plain) is classified as NOVA 2. Porridge oats and semi-skimmed milk with no industrial additives — minimally processed.
McDonald's Porridge (Plain) is suitable for vegetarians but is not vegan.
Wheat / Gluten, Milk. 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.
