Boone’s analysis puts McDonald's Veggie Dippers (2 pieces) at 8% of an adult’s daily calories, 19% of the daily salt limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 0.3 teaspoons of free sugar.
How many calories are in a McDonald's Veggie Dippers (2 pieces)? It contains 160 kcal, 6.6g of fat (0.7g saturated), 1.2g of sugar and 0.57g of salt.
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Nutrition information
Nutrition information: McDonald's Veggie Dippers (2 pieces)
| Energy | 160 kcal |
| Fat | 6.6g |
| of which saturates | 0.7g |
| Carbohydrate | 20g |
| of which sugars | 1.2g |
| Fibre | 3g |
| Salt | 0.57g |
| Protein | 3.3g |
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 Veggie Dippers (2 pieces) contains 160 kcal, which is 8% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake. It provides 6.6g of total fat, of which 0.7g is saturated, 1.2g of sugar, 0.57g of salt, 3.3g of protein and 3g of fibre.
The saturated fat content of 0.7g represents 3% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.
Every portion compared
McDonald's Veggie Dippers comes in 2 portions. Boone puts the range at 160 kcal for the 2 pieces up to 160 kcal for the 2 pieces, a difference of 0 kcal from the same food.
Nutrition by portion: McDonald's Veggie Dippers
| Portion | Energy | Fat | Saturates | Carbs | Sugar | Fibre | Protein | Salt |
|---|
| 2 pieces | 160 kcal | 6.6g | 0.7g | 20g | 1.2g | 3g | 3.3g | 0.57g |
| 4 pieces | 160 kcal | 6.6g | 0.7g | 20g | 1.2g | 3g | 3.3g | 0.57g |
Figures are McDonald’s UK published data per portion. Any as-served row is Boone’s calculation, adding the dip McDonald’s says the item is served with but excludes from its published figures.
McDonald's Veggie Dippers (2 pieces) is assembled from 1 separately manufactured component. The red pepper and pesto goujon alone carries 5 different classes of additive. Across the whole item the ingredient list names dextrose, emulsifiers, glucose or glucose-fructose syrup, stabilisers and thickeners. None of these add nutritional value. They exist to make the item survive industrial production, freezing and transport.
McDonald's Veggie Dippers (2 pieces) sits at the lighter end of the menu
At 160 kcal and 1.2g of free sugar, McDonald's Veggie Dippers (2 pieces) 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 Veggie Dippers (2 pieces)
McDonald's Veggie Dippers (2 pieces) contains 1.2g of free sugar per standard serving (0.3 teaspoons). Low 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 Veggie Dippers (2 pieces)
| Portion | Adult (female)
30g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
30g | Age 7 to 10
24g | Age 4 to 6
19g |
|---|
| Per portion | 1.2g
4% | 1.2g
4% | 1.2g
4% | 1.2g
5% | 1.2g
6% |
| Teaspoons | 0.3 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 Veggie Dippers (2 pieces)
McDonald's Veggie Dippers (2 pieces) contains 0.57g 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 Veggie Dippers (2 pieces)
| Portion | Adult (female)
6g | Adult (male)
6g | Age 11 to 17
6g | Age 7 to 10
5g | Age 4 to 6
3g |
|---|
| Per portion | 0.57g
9% | 0.57g
9% | 0.57g
9% | 0.57g
11% | 0.57g
19% |
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 Veggie Dippers (2 pieces)
McDonald's Veggie Dippers (2 pieces) contains 160 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 Veggie Dippers (2 pieces)
| 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 | 160 kcal
8% | 160 kcal
6% | 160 kcal
8% | 160 kcal
10% | 160 kcal
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.
Saturated fat in McDonald's Veggie Dippers (2 pieces)
McDonald's Veggie Dippers (2 pieces) contains 0.7g 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 Veggie Dippers (2 pieces)
| Portion | Adult (female)
20g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
20g | Age 7 to 10
18g | Age 4 to 6
16g |
|---|
| Per portion | 0.7g
3% | 0.7g
2% | 0.7g
3% | 0.7g
4% | 0.7g
4% |
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 Veggie Dippers (2 pieces)
McDonald's Veggie Dippers (2 pieces) contains 3g 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 Veggie Dippers (2 pieces)
| Portion | Adult (female)
30g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
25g | Age 7 to 10
20g | Age 4 to 6
15g |
|---|
| Per portion | 3g
10% | 3g
10% | 3g
12% | 3g
15% | 3g
20% |
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 Veggie Dippers (2 pieces)
McDonald's Veggie Dippers (2 pieces) is assembled from 1 separately manufactured component. Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains dextrose, emulsifiers, glucose or glucose-fructose syrup, stabilisers and thickeners. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.
Dextrose
A simple sugar used for browning, bulk and mild sweetness. Found in the red pepper and pesto goujon.
Emulsifiers
Help oil-based and water-based ingredients blend and stay blended. Found in the red pepper and pesto goujon.
Glucose or glucose-fructose syrup
Sweeten and control texture more cheaply than sugar alone. Found in the red pepper and pesto goujon.
Stabilisers
Stop mixtures separating and hold texture during storage and transport. Found in the red pepper and pesto goujon.
Thickeners
Give sauces and syrups the body they would otherwise lack. Found in the red pepper and pesto goujon.
Boone classifies McDonald's Veggie Dippers (2 pieces) 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 Veggie Dippers (2 pieces) contains at least 30 distinct ingredients: 25 raw and 5 manufactured.
Ingredient count by order: McDonald's Veggie Dippers (2 pieces)
| What you order | Raw | Manufactured | Total | % manufactured |
|---|
| McDonald's Veggie Dippers (2 pieces) on its own | 25 | 5 | 30 | 17% |
The 5 manufactured ingredients
breadcrumb, dextrose, dried glucose syrup, maize starch, xanthan gum.
The 25 raw ingredients
amaranth flour, basil, black pepper, cooked arborio rice, cornflour, garlic puree, gram flour, maize flour, olive oil, onion, rapeseed oil, red onion, red pepper, red wine vinegar, rice flour, salt, sugar, sundried tomato pesto, sundried tomato puree, sunflower oil, teff flour, tomato, tomato paste, water, yellow split peas.
What those ingredients are, by type
Fruit and vegetables9
Grains and flours7
Sugars and syrups3
Oils and fats3
Stabilisers and thickeners1
Starches1
Acids and acidity regulators1
Salt and minerals1
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.
Allergens at a glance
McDonald's Veggie Dippers (2 pieces) does not contain any of the 14 major allergens as a declared ingredient.
Allergen information: McDonald's Veggie Dippers (2 pieces)
| Allergen | Status |
|---|
| Wheat | Not present |
| Rye | Not present |
| Barley | Not present |
| Oats | Not present |
| Sesame | Not present |
| Soya | Not present |
| Milk | Not present |
| 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.
