Calories in Mcdonalds Egg Mcmuffin

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich (100.0g)
Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 288.0
  • Total Fat 12.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol 208.0 mg
  • Sodium 777.0 mg
  • Potassium 218.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 27.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 1.4 g
  • Sugars 2.7 g
  • Protein 17.0 g
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 2.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 220.0 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.5 mg
  • Magnesium 5.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg

Note: The nutrition information for this food comes from the USDA Food Central Database. The data from the USDA is generally pretty accurate. However, please use the data on this page at your own risk. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet put forth by the FDA. Actual daily nutrient requirements may be different based on your gender, age, level of physical activity, medical issues and other factors.

Nutrition Summary

With 288.0 calories per serving (1 Sandwich (100.0g)), Mcdonalds Egg Mcmuffin is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 27.0g per serving (38% of calories). One thing to note: a single serving contains 777.0mg of sodium (34% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.


Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Protein ⚠️ High Sodium

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.


% Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Mcdonalds Egg Mcmuffin contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 288.0 kcal 14.4%
Total Fat 12.0 g 15%
Saturated Fat 4.5 g 22%
Cholesterol 208.0 mg 69%
Sodium 777.0 mg 34% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate 27.0 g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.4 g 5%
Protein 17.0 g 34% ✅
Calcium 220.0 mg 17%
Iron 1.5 mg 8%
Potassium 218.0 mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.


Calorie Analysis

Mcdonalds Egg Mcmuffin accounts for 14.4% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 38% of the calories.

Fat 38%
Carbs 38%
Protein 23.9%
Fat 38% Carbs 38% Protein 23.9%

Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 288.0 calories in Mcdonalds Egg Mcmuffin? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 21.8 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 49.7 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 31.5 min
HIIT 26.7 min
Football 44.5 min

You can find more information on the calories burned doing popular exercises here.



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