McDonald’s USA declares added sugar for every item, but not what it means for the person drinking or eating it. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans set a limit of 10g per meal from age 11 and none for younger children. Boone ranks all 245 items with a reliable added sugar figure on that basis.
All 75 McDonald's US items in this section, ranked by added sugar from highest to lowest. The Hi-C Orange Lavaburst (Large) is highest at 104g and DASANI Water is lowest at 0g.




All 80 McDonald's US items in this section, ranked by added sugar from highest to lowest. The Caramel Apple Pie Frappé (Large) is highest at 101g and the Americano (Small) is lowest at 0g.
All 18 McDonald's US items in this section, ranked by added sugar from highest to lowest. The Strawberry Shake (Large) is highest at 86g and the Baked Apple Pie is lowest at 13g.


All 21 McDonald's US items in this section, ranked by added sugar from highest to lowest. The Big Breakfast with Hotcakes is highest at 41g and Hash Browns is lowest at 0g.





















All 14 McDonald's US items in this section, ranked by added sugar from highest to lowest. Honey is highest at 11g and the Mustard Packet is lowest at 0g.



All 29 McDonald's US items in this section, ranked by added sugar from highest to lowest. The Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese is highest at 8g and Chicken McNuggets (4 piece) is lowest at 0g.









All 8 McDonald's US items in this section, ranked by added sugar from highest to lowest. The Hamburger Happy Meal is highest at 5g and Apple Slices is lowest at 0g.
Figures are added sugars per item as served, as declared by McDonald’s USA, checked September 2026. Added sugar excludes sugar naturally present in milk and whole fruit and, unlike UK free sugar, sugar from 100% juice. Limits follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030: no more than 10g per meal from age 11 and none for children aged 10 and under. The FDA Daily Value is 50g. The three Strawberry Banana Smoothie sizes are excluded because McDonald’s declares their added sugar inconsistently.