Nutrition information
Nutrition information: McDonald's US Honey Mustard Sauce
| Calories | 60 |
| Total fat | 3.5g |
| of which saturated | 0.5g |
| Trans fat | 0g |
| Carbohydrate | 6g |
| Total sugars | 4g |
| Includes added sugars | 4g |
| Fibre | 1g |
| Protein | 0g |
| Sodium | 125mg |
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 Honey Mustard Sauce contains 60 calories, which is 3% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value used on US food labels. It provides 3.5g of total fat, of which 0.5g is saturated, 4g of total sugars (4g added), 125mg of sodium, 0g of protein and 1g of fibre.
The saturated fat content of 0.5g represents 2% of the 20g Daily Value.
McDonald's US Honey Mustard Sauce is a single manufactured product. Across the whole item the ingredient list names corn syrups and invert sugar, maltodextrin, thickeners and gums, processed cellulose, flavourings, flavour enhancers, colours and preservatives. None of these add nutritional value. They exist to make the item survive industrial production, storage and transport.
McDonald's US Honey Mustard Sauce is moderate on sugar, salt and saturated fat
McDonald's US Honey Mustard Sauce contains 8% of the daily sodium limit for a child aged 4 to 8, 4g of added sugar and 2% of the saturated fat Daily Value.
FDA Daily Values (2,000-calorie diet)
Calories2,000
Total fat78g
Saturated fat20g
Carbohydrate275g
Added sugars50g
Fibre28g
Sodium2,300mg
Protein50g
Ultra-processed food: what is really in it
Processing and additives: McDonald's US Honey Mustard Sauce
McDonald's US Honey Mustard Sauce is a single manufactured product. Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains corn syrups and invert sugar, maltodextrin, thickeners and gums, processed cellulose, flavourings, flavour enhancers, colours and preservatives. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.
Corn syrups and invert sugar
Sweeten and control texture more cheaply than sugar alone. Found in the honey mustard sauce.
Maltodextrin
Bulks out a product and carries flavour, with little taste of its own. Found in the honey mustard sauce.
Thickeners and gums
Thicken sauces, fillings and drinks and stop them separating. Found in the honey mustard sauce.
Processed cellulose
Plant fibre processed into a bulking, anti-caking or texturing agent. Found in the honey mustard sauce.
Flavourings
Add or restore taste lost during processing. Found in the honey mustard sauce.
Flavour enhancers
Boost savoury taste so less of the underlying ingredient is needed. Found in the honey mustard sauce.
Colours
Restore or standardise appearance after processing. Found in the honey mustard sauce.
Preservatives
Slow the growth of bacteria, yeasts and moulds in centrally prepared components. Found in the honey mustard sauce.
Boone classifies McDonald's US Honey Mustard Sauce 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 Honey Mustard Sauce contains at least 20 distinct ingredients: 11 raw and 9 manufactured. Ordered as a full meal with a dip and a dessert that reaches 63, of which 33 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 Honey Mustard Sauce
| What you order | Raw | Manufactured | Total | % manufactured |
|---|
| McDonald's US Honey Mustard Sauce on its own | 11 | 9 | 20 | 45% |
| McDonald's US Honey Mustard Sauce + medium fries | 14 | 13 | 27 | 48% |
| McDonald's US Honey Mustard Sauce + fries + a dip | 21 | 18 | 39 | 46% |
| McDonald's US Honey Mustard Sauce + fries + dip + a medium Coca-Cola | 22 | 20 | 42 | 48% |
| McDonald's US Honey Mustard Sauce + fries + dip + drink + an OREO McFlurry | 30 | 33 | 63 | 52% |
The 9 manufactured ingredients
cellulose gel, cellulose gum, corn syrup solids, maltodextrin, natural flavor, paprika extract, sodium benzoate, xanthan gum, yeast extract.
The 11 raw ingredients
distilled vinegar, egg yolk, honey, mustard seed, salt, soybean oil, spice, sugar, turmeric, water, white wine.
What those ingredients are, by type
Other additives and processing aids5
Sugars and syrups3
Herbs and spices3
Flavourings and extracts3
Water1
Oils and fats1
Acids and acidity regulators1
Meat, fish, dairy and eggs1
Salt and minerals1
Starches1
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 Honey Mustard Sauce is listed by McDonald’s USA as a single component.
Ingredients by component: McDonald's US Honey Mustard Sauce
Honey mustard sauce
Water, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Distilled Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Honey, Corn Syrup Solids, Egg Yolks, Contains 2% Or Less: Salt, Cellulose Gel, White Wine, Xanthan Gum, Spices, Turmeric And Paprika Extract (color), Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Yeast Extract, Cellulose Gum, Natural Flavor, Maltodextrin.
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 Honey Mustard Sauce contains egg.
Allergen information: McDonald's US Honey Mustard Sauce
| Allergen | Status |
|---|
| Milk | Not declared |
| Eggs | Contains |
| Fish | Not declared |
| Crustacean shellfish | Not declared |
| Tree nuts | Not declared |
| Peanuts | Not declared |
| Wheat | Not declared |
| Soybeans | Not declared |
| Sesame | Not declared |
| Also declared under UK rules |
| Mustard | Present, UK rules |
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.
