Mcdonald's

Q: How many calories in item (6.3 oz) of mcdonald's?

About 281 calories, with roughly 5.7g of protein. item (6.3 oz) weighs about 178g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

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158

cal per 100 g

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= 6.3 oz

Calories

281

Protein

5.7g

Carbs

50g

Fat

Protein 8% Carbs 70% Fat 22%

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Mcdonald's: 158 cal per 100g, mixed macros.

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What per 100 g costs.

Minutes for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult to burn 158 cal. Adjust down for lighter, up for heavier.

Walking

min · 3.5 mph

Cycling

min · easy pace

Jogging

min · 5 mph

Swimming

min · freestyle

Estimates from the Compendium of Physical Activities. Real burn depends on weight, intensity, and fitness.

Full nutrient panel · per 100 g

What else is in there.

From USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy). %DV against the FDA 2,000-calorie reference.

Fiber0 g0%

Sugar25.32 g—

Saturated fat2.008 g10%

Cholesterol13 mg4%

Sodium47 mg2%

Potassium173 mg4%

Calcium110 mg8%

Iron0.1 mg1%

Magnesium11 mg3%

Zinc0.39 mg4%

Vitamin C1.5 mg2%

Vitamin E0 mg0%

Vitamin A81 mcg9%

Vitamin B60.05 mg3%

Vitamin B120.49 mcg20%

Folate11 mcg3%

Niacin0.131 mg1%

How it stacks

Compared to its neighbors.

per 100 g, as-served. Same portion, honest comparison.

Popeyes

Almost identical calories · +7g fat.

Cal161 Protein1 g Fat11.2 g

Fast Foods

Almost identical calories · +6g fat.

Cal153 Protein0.9 g Fat9.9 g

Kfc

14 fewer calories per 100g · +5g fat.

Cal144 Protein0.9 g Fat8.6 g

Common questions

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How many calories in item (6.3 oz) of mcdonald's?

About 281 calories, with roughly 5.7g of protein. item (6.3 oz) weighs about 178g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

Is mcdonald's actually healthy, or is that marketing?

By the numbers on this page: balanced enough that "healthy" is the wrong axis. It is food.

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