McDonald's Low-Sodium Guide
By the MacroTray editorial team · Updated · Data: McDonald's official Nutrition Calculator (US), read in the browser
Restaurant meals are often the saltiest thing people eat all day. Here are the McDonald's meals with the least and the most sodium, measured against the FDA Daily Value of 2,300mg.
Key takeaways
- Lowest sodium: Fruit & Maple Oatmeal at 150mg.
- Highest sodium: McCrispy Strips + Ranch Snack Wrap at 2,290mg (100% of the daily value).
- Cheese, cured meats, pickles and sauces are common sodium sources.
Lowest-sodium meals
| # | Order | Sodium | Cal | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fruit & Maple Oatmeal | 150mg | 320 | 6g |
| 2 | Hamburger | 510mg | 250 | 12g |
| 3 | Hotcakes | 530mg | 580 | 9g |
| 4 | Bagel (plain) | 550mg | 270 | 9g |
| 5 | McChicken | 560mg | 390 | 14g |
| 6 | Filet-O-Fish | 580mg | 380 | 16g |
| 7 | Cheeseburger | 720mg | 300 | 15g |
| 8 | Sausage McMuffin | 760mg | 400 | 14g |
| 9 | Filet-O-Fish + small friescustom build | 770mg | 610 | 19g |
| 10 | Egg McMuffin | 770mg | 310 | 17g |
Highest-sodium meals
| # | Order | Sodium | Cal | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McCrispy Strips + Ranch Snack Wrapcustom build | 2,290mg | 800 | 48g |
| 2 | Big Breakfast with Hotcakes | 2,070mg | 1340 | 36g |
| 3 | Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese + small friescustom build | 1,550mg | 970 | 51g |
| 4 | Big Breakfast | 1,540mg | 1060 | 26g |
| 5 | Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel | 1,510mg | 680 | 34g |
On a sodium-restricted diet for a medical reason? Follow your clinician's target.
Frequently asked questions
How much sodium should I have per day?
The FDA Daily Value is 2,300mg. The American Heart Association recommends an ideal limit of 1,500mg for most adults.
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