With locations in 120 countries and more than $6 billion in sales during the first quarter of 2024, McDonald’s is one of the most recognizable brands worldwide. Known primarily for its hamburgers, McDonald’s may not be the first choice for health-focused diners. However, there are menu items that qualify as healthier options. We have done the research and made a list of the top picks for you.
To determine the healthiest menu items at McDonald’s, MomsWhoThink.com reviewed data on nutrition for menu items from MenuStat, a program of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute. McDonald’s food menu items with at least 50 calories were ranked based on the ratio of combined protein and dietary fiber to calories.
50. Honey Mustard Snack Wrap (Crispy)
- Protein: 14g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Calories: 330g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
49. Southern Style Chicken Biscuit (Regular Size Biscuit)
- Protein: 17g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Calories: 410g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
48. Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel
- Protein: 24g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Calories: 560g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
47. Mac Snack Wrap
- Protein: 15g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Calories: 330g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
46. McSkillet™ Burrito with Sausage
- Protein: 27g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Calories: 610g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
45. Chicken McNuggets (6 piece)
- Protein: 13g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Calories: 280g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
44. McRib
- Protein: 22g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Calories: 500g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
43. Chicken McNuggets (10 piece)
- Protein: 22g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Calories: 470g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
42. Sausage McMuffin with Egg
- Protein: 21g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Calories: 450g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
41. Big Mac
- Protein: 25g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Calories: 540g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
40. Chicken McNuggets (4 piece)
- Protein: 9g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Calories: 190g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
39. Premium Crispy Chicken Classic Sandwich
- Protein: 24g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Calories: 510g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
38. Angus Deluxe Snack Wrap
- Protein: 20g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Calories: 410g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
37. Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel
- Protein: 33g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Calories: 660g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
36. Premium Crispy Chicken Club Sandwich
- Protein: 31g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Calories: 620g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
35. Angus Chipotle BBQ Bacon Snack Wrap
- Protein: 21g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Calories: 400g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
34. Premium Crispy Chicken Ranch BLT Sandwich
- Protein: 27g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Calories: 540g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
33. Angus Mushroom & Swiss Snack Wrap
- Protein: 22g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Calories: 430g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
32. Hamburger
- Protein: 12g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Calories: 250g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
31. Angus Bacon & Cheese Snack Wrap
- Protein: 21g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Calories: 390g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
30. Cheeseburger
- Protein: 15g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Calories: 300g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
29. Chicken Selects Premium Breast Strips (3 pc)
- Protein: 23g
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Calories: 400g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
28. Chicken Selects Premium Breast Strips (5 pc)
- Protein: 38g
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Calories: 660g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
27. Angus Deluxe
- Protein: 40g
- Dietary fiber: 4g
- Calories: 750g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
26. Big N’ Tasty With Cheese
- Protein: 24g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Calories: 460g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
25. Big N’ Tasty
- Protein: 27g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Calories: 510g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
24. Angus Chipotle BBQ Bacon
- Protein: 45g
- Dietary fiber: 4g
- Calories: 800g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
23. Double Cheeseburger
- Protein: 25g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Calories: 440g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
22. McDouble
- Protein: 22g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Calories: 390g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
21. Angus Bacon & Cheese
- Protein: 45g
- Dietary fiber: 4g
- Calories: 790g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
20. Angus Mushroom & Swiss
- Protein: 44g
- Dietary fiber: 4g
- Calories: 770g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
19. Southern Style Crispy Chicken Sandwich
- Protein: 24g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Calories: 400g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
18. Quarter Pounder with Cheese
- Protein: 29g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Calories: 510g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
17. Egg McMuffin
- Protein: 18g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Calories: 300g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
16. Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese
- Protein: 48g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Calories: 740g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
15. Ranch Snack Wrap (Grilled)
- Protein: 18g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Calories: 270g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
14. Honey Mustard Snack Wrap (Grilled)
- Protein: 18g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Calories: 260g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
13. Chipotle BBQ Snack Wrap (Grilled)
- Protein: 18g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Calories: 260g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
12. Premium Southwest Salad with Crispy Chicken
- Protein: 26g
- Dietary fiber: 6g
- Calories: 430g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
11. Premium Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich
- Protein: 35g
- Dietary fiber: 4g
- Calories: 460g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
10. Premium Bacon Ranch Salad (without chicken)
- Protein: 9g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Calories: 140g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
9. Premium Southwest Salad (without chicken)
- Protein: 6g
- Dietary fiber: 6g
- Calories: 140g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
8. Premium Grilled Chicken Classic Sandwich
- Protein: 27g
- Dietary fiber: 4g
- Calories: 360g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
7. Premium Bacon Ranch Salad with Crispy Chicken
- Protein: 29g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Calories: 370g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
6. Premium Caesar Salad with Crispy Chicken
- Protein: 26g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Calories: 330g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
5. Premium Grilled Chicken Ranch BLT Sandwich
- Protein: 31g
- Dietary fiber: 4g
- Calories: 380g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
4. Premium Caesar Salad (without chicken)
- Protein: 7g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Calories: 90g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
3. Premium Southwest Salad with Grilled Chicken
- Protein: 30g
- Dietary fiber: 6g
- Calories: 320g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
2. Premium Bacon Ranch Salad with Grilled Chicken
- Protein: 33g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Calories: 260g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
1. Premium Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
- Protein: 30g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Calories: 220g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
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