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McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy: calories, sodium and protein by portion, age and sex

Boone’s analysis puts McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy at 26% of an adult’s daily calories, 70% of the daily sodium limit for a child aged 4 to 8 and 1.8 teaspoons of added sugar.

How many calories are in a McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy? It contains 530 calories, 26g of fat (4g saturated), 7g of added sugar and 1,050mg of sodium.

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy

Calories530
Total fat26g
of which saturated4g
Trans fat0g
Carbohydrate48g
Total sugars10g
Includes added sugars7g
Fibre2g
Protein27g
Sodium1,050mg

Nutrition figures are McDonald’s USA 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.

McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy contains 530 calories, which is 26% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value used on US food labels. It provides 26g of total fat, of which 4g is saturated, 10g of total sugars (7g added), 1,050mg of sodium, 27g of protein and 2g of fibre.

The saturated fat content of 4g represents 20% of the 20g Daily Value.

McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy is assembled from 5 separately manufactured components, combined at the point of sale. The crispy chicken fillet alone carries 9 different classes of additive. Across the whole item the ingredient list names dextrose, maltodextrin, modified starches, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, flavour enhancers, colours, phosphates and raising agents, hydrogenated or interesterified oils and protein and dairy fractions. None of these add nutritional value. They exist to make the item survive industrial production, storage and transport.

McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy carries a large share of a child’s daily sodium

McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy contains 1,050mg of sodium, which is 70% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 8.

FDA Daily Values (2,000-calorie diet)

Calories2,000
Total fat78g
Saturated fat20g
Carbohydrate275g
Added sugars50g
Fibre28g
Sodium2,300mg
Protein50g

Added sugar vs total sugar

Where the sugar comes from: McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy

7g of the 10g counts as added sugar, or about 1.8 teaspoons. The other 3g is naturally occurring.

Added sugars come from

  • sugar in the crispy chicken fillet
  • sugar, honey, dextrose in the potato roll
  • sugar, lemon juice concentrate in the mayonnaise

Naturally occurring sugars come from

  • sugars naturally present in the roma tomato
  • sugars naturally present in the mayonnaise

Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030: no more than 10g of added sugar per meal from age 11 and none for children aged 10 and under. FDA Daily Value: 50g a day. Sources are read from the published ingredient list for each component.

Ultra-processed food: what is really in it

Processing and additives: McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy

McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy is assembled from 5 separately manufactured components, combined and served at the point of sale. Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains dextrose, maltodextrin, modified starches, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, flavour enhancers, colours, phosphates and raising agents, hydrogenated or interesterified oils and protein and dairy fractions. 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 potato roll.

Maltodextrin

Bulks out a product and carries flavour, with little taste of its own. Found in the crispy chicken fillet and potato roll.

Modified starches

Starches altered industrially to thicken, bind or hold texture through freezing and reheating. Found in the crispy chicken fillet.

Emulsifiers

Help oil-based and water-based ingredients blend and stay blended. Found in the potato roll.

Thickeners and gums

Thicken sauces, fillings and drinks and stop them separating. Found in the crispy chicken fillet.

Flavourings

Add or restore taste lost during processing. Found in the crispy chicken fillet and potato roll.

Flavour enhancers

Boost savoury taste so less of the underlying ingredient is needed. Found in the crispy chicken fillet.

Colours

Restore or standardise appearance after processing. Found in the crispy chicken fillet and potato roll.

Phosphates and raising agents

Hold moisture in meat, control acidity or make batters and doughs rise. Found in the crispy chicken fillet.

Hydrogenated or interesterified oils

Industrially hardened fats used for stability and frying life. Found in the crispy chicken fillet.

Protein and dairy fractions

Isolated proteins and dairy by-products used to add bulk, structure or a creamy texture. Found in the crispy chicken fillet and potato roll.

Boone classifies McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy 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, September 2026.

McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy contains at least 55 distinct ingredients: 25 raw and 30 manufactured. Ordered as a full meal with a dip and a dessert that reaches 88, of which 47 are manufactured. Raw means something you could buy and cook with at home; manufactured means a substance that only exists as an output of industrial processing.

Ingredient count by order: McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy

What you orderRawManufacturedTotal% manufactured
McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy on its own25305555%
McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy + medium fries26315754%
McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy + fries + a dip33377053%
McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy + fries + dip + a medium Coca-Cola34397353%
McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy + fries + dip + drink + an OREO McFlurry41478853%

The 30 manufactured ingredients

acetic acid, ascorbic acid, datem, dextrose, enzymes, extractives of paprika, faba bean protein, folic acid, gum arabic, hydrogenated soybean oil, inactive yeast, maltodextrin, modified corn starch, modified food starch, monocalcium phosphate, monosodium glutamate, natural flavor, niacin, pea protein, potato protein, reduced iron, riboflavin, sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium aluminum phosphate, sodium phosphate, thiamine mononitrate, wheat gluten, wheat protein, wheat starch, yeast extract.

The 25 raw ingredients

baking soda, canola and or sunflower oil, canola oil, chicken breast fillets with rib meat, corn oil, distilled vinegar, egg yolk, honey, lemon juice concentrate, lettuce, malted barley, malted barley flour, paprika, potato flour, salt, soybean oil, spice, sugar, tomato, turmeric, vinegar, water, wheat flour, yeast, yellow corn flour.

What those ingredients are, by type

Other additives and processing aids11
Grains and flours7
Vitamins and fortification6
Oils and fats5
Fruit, vegetables and nuts5
Starches4
Acids and acidity regulators4
Sugars and syrups3
Herbs and spices3
Flavourings and extracts3
Meat, fish, dairy and eggs2
Water1
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 “leavening (baking soda)” counts baking soda once. Ice and water added at the counter are not counted. 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. Every figure here is a minimum. The build uses a Sweet ’n Sour sauce.

Ingredients

McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy is assembled from 5 separately manufactured components.

Ingredients by component: McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy

Crispy chicken fillet

Chicken Breast Fillets With Rib Meat, Water, Wheat Flour, Vegetable Oil (Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil), Sugar, Salt, Modified Food Starch, Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Yellow Corn Flour, Modified Corn Starch, Sodium Phosphate, Spices, Wheat Gluten, Yeast Extract, Monosodium Glutamate, Extractives Of Paprika (Color), Natural Flavors, Gum Arabic, Maltodextrin.

Potato roll

Enriched Flour (wheat Flour, Malted Barley, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Flour (wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Potato Flour, Wheat Gluten, Soybean Oil, Contains 2% Or Less: Honey, Salt, Vinegar, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes, Inactive Yeast, Datem, Natural Flavors, Vegetable Proteins (pea, Potato, Faba Bean), Vegetable Oil (canola And Or Sunflower Oil), Wheat Starch, Dextrose, Colors (turmeric, Paprika), Acetic Acid, Maltodextrin, Wheat Protein.

Roma tomato

Tomato.

Shredded lettuce

Lettuce.

Mayonnaise

Soybean Oil, Egg Yolk, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Sugar, Spice, Lemon Juice Concentrate.

Ingredients taken from the McDonald’s USA product pages, retrieved September 2026, with obvious spelling errors corrected. Recipes change - always check in restaurant before ordering if you have an allergy.

Allergens at a glance

McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy contains wheat and egg.

Allergen information: McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy

AllergenStatus
MilkNot declared
EggsContains
FishNot declared
Crustacean shellfishNot declared
Tree nutsNot declared
PeanutsNot declared
WheatContains
SoybeansNot declared
SesameMay contain
Also declared under UK rules
Barley (cereal containing gluten)Present, UK rules

The mayonnaise lists an unnamed spice, which may include mustard. Contains = declared by McDonald’s USA. May contain = McDonald’s states the allergen may be present. McDonald’s prepares food in shared kitchens, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free. UK rules also require barley, oats, mustard, celery and sulphites to be declared; these are shown where the ingredient list names them. Retrieved September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy?+

Boone calculates that McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy contains 530 calories, which is 26% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value and 35% of the daily needs of a moderately active child aged 4 to 8.

How much added sugar is in a McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy?+

Boone calculates that McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy contains 7g of added sugar, about 1.8 teaspoons, which is 14% of the 50g FDA Daily Value.

Is McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy within US sugar guidance for children?+

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030 recommend no added sugar for children aged 10 and under and no more than 10g per meal from age 11. With 7g of added sugar, McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy fits the per-meal limit for ages 11 and up but not the guidance for younger children.

How much saturated fat is in a McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy?+

McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy contains 4g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 20% of the 20g Daily Value and 24% of the 17g limit for a child aged 4 to 8.

How much sodium is in a McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy?+

McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy contains 1,050mg of sodium. Boone calculates that as 70% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 8 and 46% of the 2,300mg adult limit.

Is McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy ultra-processed?+

Boone classifies McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy as NOVA group 4. Reading the published ingredient list, it is assembled from 5 separately manufactured components and contains dextrose, maltodextrin, modified starches, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, flavour enhancers, colours, phosphates and raising agents, hydrogenated or interesterified oils and protein and dairy fractions. NOVA group 4 describes how far a food is from its whole-food form, not how nutritious it is.

How much fibre is in a McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy?+

McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy contains 2g of fibre. Boone calculates that as 7% of the 28g Daily Value and 10% of the 21g target for a child aged 4 to 8. Fibre is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under.

Is McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy suitable for children?+

Boone’s analysis flags that its 1,050mg of sodium is 70% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 8; its 7g of added sugar is above the Dietary Guidelines advice of no added sugar for children aged 10 and under. That does not make it off limits, but it does mean a Deluxe McCrispy uses up a large share of a young child’s day in one item.

How much protein is in a McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy?+

McDonald's US Deluxe McCrispy contains 27g of protein, which Boone calculates as 54% of the 50g Daily Value.