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McDonald’s US, lowest calories first

248 items on the current US menu, lowest first, as a share of the USDA estimated daily calorie needs for the person eating.

Source: McDonald’s published US nutrition information, checked September 2026Figures collected by BooneHow this ranking works
Highest1,950 calSpicy Chicken McNuggets (40 piece)
Lowest0 calMustard Packet
Typical item270 calthe median across the menu
Who is eating
McDonald’s US Mustard PacketJoint 1stMustard Packet0 cal0% of dayMcDonald’s US DASANI WaterJoint 2ndDASANI Water0 cal0% of dayMcDonald’s US Diet Coke (Extra Small)Joint 3rdDiet Coke (Extra Small)0 cal0% of day

Calories per McDonald's US item

248 items, lowest first. % of day is against an adult woman’s 2,000 calorie estimated need.
1McDonald’s US Mustard PacketMustard PacketFries, Sides and SaucesJoint0g protein, 70mg sodium0 cal0% of day2McDonald’s US DASANI WaterDASANI WaterSoft Drinks and Cold BeveragesJoint0g protein, 0mg sodium0 cal0% of day3McDonald’s US Diet Coke (Extra Small)Diet Coke (Extra Small)Soft Drinks and Cold BeveragesJoint0g protein, 10mg sodium0 cal0% of day4McDonald’s US Diet Coke (Large)Diet Coke (Large)Soft Drinks and Cold BeveragesJoint0g protein, 20mg sodium0 cal0% of day5McDonald’s US Diet Coke (Medium)Diet Coke (Medium)Soft Drinks and Cold BeveragesJoint0g protein, 15mg sodium0 cal0% of day
6McDonald’s US Diet Coke (Small)Diet Coke (Small)Soft Drinks and Cold BeveragesJoint0g protein, 0 cal0% of day7McDonald’s US Unsweetened Iced Tea (Extra Small)Unsweetened Iced Tea (Extra Small)Soft Drinks and Cold BeveragesJoint1g protein, 10mg sodium0 cal0% of day8McDonald’s US Unsweetened Iced Tea (Large)Unsweetened Iced Tea (Large)Soft Drinks and Cold BeveragesJoint1g protein, 20mg sodium0 cal0% of day9McDonald’s US Unsweetened Iced Tea (Medium)Unsweetened Iced Tea (Medium)Soft Drinks and Cold BeveragesJoint1g protein, 15mg sodium0 cal0% of day10McDonald’s US Unsweetened Iced Tea (Small)Unsweetened Iced Tea (Small)Soft Drinks and Cold BeveragesJoint1g protein, 10mg sodium0 cal0% of day

Item images are illustrations created by Boone, not photographs.

The whole McDonald's US menu at a glance

Each dot is one item, coloured by menu section. Burgers, Chicken and Sandwiches sit highest for calories on average; Fries, Sides and Sauces sit lowest.

Fries, Sides and SaucesSoft Drinks and Cold BeveragesMcCafé Coffee and TeaHappy Meals and KidsBreakfastSweets, Treats and ShakesBurgers, Chicken and Sandwiches
05001,0001,5002,000Fries, Sides and SaucesSoft Drinks and Cold Be…McCafé Coffee and TeaHappy Meals and KidsBreakfastSweets, Treats and Shak…Burgers, Chicken and Sa…calories (cal)

Lightest in each McDonald's US menu section

The same part of the menu, compared.

McDonald’s US Mustard PacketFries, Sides and SaucesMustard Packet0 cal, against Fries (Large) at 480 calSaves 480 calMcDonald’s US DASANI WaterSoft Drinks and Cold BeveragesDASANI Water0 cal, against Orange Dream with Hi-C (Large) at 450 calSaves 450 calMcDonald’s US Americano (Small)McCafé Coffee and TeaAmericano (Small)0 cal, against Caramel Apple Pie Frappé (Large) at 840 calSaves 840 calMcDonald’s US Apple SlicesHappy Meals and KidsApple Slices15 cal, against Hamburger Happy Meal at 475 calSaves 460 calMcDonald’s US Hash BrownsBreakfastHash Browns140 cal, against Big Breakfast with Hotcakes at 1,340 calSaves 1,200 calMcDonald’s US Chocolate Chip CookieSweets, Treats and ShakesChocolate Chip Cookie170 cal, against Strawberry Shake (Large) at 850 calSaves 680 calMcDonald’s US Chicken McNuggets (4 piece)Burgers, Chicken and SandwichesChicken McNuggets (4 piece)170 cal, against Spicy Chicken McNuggets (40 piece) at 1,950 calSaves 1,780 cal

Quick answers

What has the most calories at McDonald’s in the US?

The Spicy Chicken McNuggets (40 piece), at 1,950 cal. That is 98% of the 2,000 calorie estimated need for an adult woman.

What has the least calories at McDonald’s in the US?

The Mustard Packet, at 0 cal.

How many calories do I need a day?

USDA estimates for moderately active people: 2,000 for adult women and 2,600 for adult men, 1,800 to 2,000 for ages 9 to 13 and 1,500 for ages 4 to 8.

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How this ranking works

Calories are per item as served, from McDonald’s USA published nutrition information, per item as served, checked in September 2026. Each size is listed separately. Daily energy uses USDA estimated needs for moderately active people by age and sex.

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