Boone’s analysis puts McDonald's Porridge with Strawberry Jam at 12% of an adult’s daily calories, 9% of the daily salt limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 2.3 teaspoons of free sugar.
How many calories are in a McDonald's Porridge with Strawberry Jam? It contains 233 kcal, 4.3g of fat (2g saturated), 18g of sugar and 0.26g of salt. Of the 18g of sugar, around 9.2g counts as free sugar — the rest is naturally present and does not count towards daily limits.
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Nutrition information
Nutrition information: McDonald's Porridge with Strawberry Jam
| Energy | 233 kcal |
| Fat | 4.3g |
| of which saturates | 2g |
| Carbohydrate | 37g |
| of which sugars | 18g |
| Fibre | 2.7g |
| 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 Strawberry Jam contains 233 kcal, which is 12% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake. It provides 4.3g of total fat, of which 2g is saturated, 18g of sugar, 0.26g of salt, 9g of protein and 2.7g of fibre.
The saturated fat content of 2g represents 10% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.
The 18g of sugar shown above is the total McDonald’s publishes. Around 9.2g of that counts as free sugar; the rest is naturally present and does not count towards daily limits.
McDonald's Porridge with Strawberry Jam is assembled from 3 separately manufactured components, combined at the point of sale. Across the whole item the ingredient list names stabilisers. None of these add nutritional value. They exist to make the item survive industrial production, freezing and transport.
McDonald's Porridge with Strawberry Jam sits at the lighter end of the menu
At 233 kcal, 9.2g of free sugar and very little salt, McDonald's Porridge with Strawberry 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 Porridge with Strawberry Jam
McDonald's Porridge with Strawberry Jam contains 9.2g of free sugar per standard serving (2.3 teaspoons). The total sugar figure McDonald’s publishes is 18g; the difference is naturally present in milk or whole fruit and does not count towards the limits below. 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 Porridge with Strawberry Jam
| 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 jam (270g) | 9.2g
31% | 9.2g
31% | 9.2g
31% | 9.2g
38% | 9.2g
48% |
| Teaspoons | 2.3 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 Strawberry Jam
McDonald's Porridge with Strawberry Jam 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 Strawberry Jam
| 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 jam (270g) | 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 Strawberry Jam
McDonald's Porridge with Strawberry Jam contains 233 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 Strawberry 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 pot with jam (270g) | 233 kcal
12% | 233 kcal
9% | 233 kcal
12% | 233 kcal
15% | 233 kcal
18% |
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 Strawberry Jam
McDonald's Porridge with Strawberry Jam 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 Strawberry Jam
| 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 jam (270g) | 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 Strawberry Jam
McDonald's Porridge with Strawberry Jam contains 2.7g 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 Porridge with Strawberry Jam
| 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 jam (270g) | 2.7g
9% | 2.7g
9% | 2.7g
11% | 2.7g
14% | 2.7g
18% |
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 Strawberry Jam
McDonald's Porridge with Strawberry Jam is assembled from 3 separately manufactured components, combined and cooked at the point of sale. Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains stabilisers. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.
Stabilisers
Stop mixtures separating and hold texture during storage and transport. Found in the strawberry jam.
Boone classifies McDonald's Porridge with Strawberry 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 Porridge with Strawberry Jam contains at least 9 distinct ingredients: 5 raw and 4 manufactured.
Ingredient count by order: McDonald's Porridge with Strawberry Jam
| What you order | Raw | Manufactured | Total | % manufactured |
|---|
| McDonald's Porridge with Strawberry Jam on its own | 5 | 4 | 9 | 44% |
The 4 manufactured ingredients
fruit pectin, gelling agent, prepared with 50g of fruit per 100g, strawberries.
The 5 raw ingredients
brown cane sugar, concentrated lemon juice, semi-skimmed milk, sugar, wholegrain rolled oats.
What those ingredients are, by type
Sugars and syrups2
Stabilisers and thickeners1
Meat, fish, dairy and eggs1
Fruit and vegetables1
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 Strawberry Jam is assembled from 3 separately manufactured components.
Ingredients by component: McDonald's Porridge with Strawberry Jam
Porridge oats (Flahavan’s)
100% wholegrain rolled OATS.
Semi-skimmed milk
100% semi-skimmed MILK.
Strawberry jam
strawberries, sugar, brown cane sugar, concentrated lemon juice, gelling agent (fruit pectin), prepared with 50g of fruit per 100g.
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 Strawberry Jam contains oats and milk.
Allergen information: McDonald's Porridge with Strawberry Jam
| 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.
