McDonald's Keto and Low-Carb Guide
By the MacroTray editorial team · Updated · Data: McDonald's official Nutrition Calculator (US), read in the browser
Strict keto diets commonly aim for roughly 20 to 50g of net carbs per day; moderate low-carb plans often allow more. This ranking shows the McDonald's meals with the fewest net carbs, from official data.
Key takeaways
- Lowest net carbs: McCrispy Strips with 22g.
- Bread, buns, tortillas, rice, fries and sugary sauces are where most carbs come from.
- Use the calculator to remove carb-heavy parts and see the new total.
Meals with the fewest net carbs
| # | Order | Net carbs | Protein | Cal | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McCrispy Strips | 22g | 31g | 400 | 20g |
| 2 | Sausage Burrito | 24g | 13g | 310 | 17g |
| 3 | Sausage McMuffin | 27g | 14g | 400 | 26g |
| 4 | Egg McMuffin | 28g | 17g | 310 | 13g |
| 5 | Sausage McMuffin with Egg | 28g | 20g | 480 | 31g |
| 6 | Daily Double | 28g | 22g | 490 | 31g |
| 7 | Egg McMuffin + Premium Roast Coffeecustom build | 29g | 17g | 315 | 13g |
| 8 | Cheeseburger | 29g | 15g | 300 | 13g |
| 9 | Hamburger | 29g | 12g | 250 | 9g |
| 10 | 12 Chicken McNuggetscustom build | 30g | 27g | 510 | 30g |
Sauces and dressings can carry sugar. Check them in the calculator before adding.
Frequently asked questions
What is the lowest-carb meal at McDonald's?
McCrispy Strips has the fewest net carbs among full meals in our data: 22g net carbs.
What are net carbs?
Net carbs are total carbohydrates minus dietary fiber. Many low-carb and keto eaters count net carbs.
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