McChicken calories and nutrition
A McChicken has 390 calories, with 14 g of protein, 21 g of fat, and 38 g of carbs.
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Where the calories come from
A McChicken is a breaded chicken patty with shredded lettuce and mayonnaise on a toasted bun. Most of its fat comes from the fried patty and the mayonnaise, so a McChicken without mayonnaise has less fat and fewer calories. The bun and the breading bring most of the carbs. McDonald's lists every ingredient and allergen on its McChicken page.
| Part | Calories | Protein, fat, and carbs |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken patty | 150 kcal | 9 g protein, 8 g fat, 10 g carbs |
| Bun | 140 kcal | 5 g protein, 2 g fat, 27 g carbs |
| Mayonnaise | 100 kcal | 0 g protein, 11 g fat, 1 g carbs |
From McDonald's nutrition calculator, with each part taken out in turn. Taking out the lettuce leaves the calories unchanged.
Common questions
How many calories are in a McChicken with no mayo?
A McChicken without mayonnaise has 290 calories and 10 g of fat, by McDonald's nutrition calculator. With it, a McChicken has 390 calories and 21 g of fat.
Why do sites list different calories for a McChicken?
A McChicken's recipe and size differ by country, and some sites still show older numbers. McDonald's US site lists 390 calories, as of the date on the card.
How much protein is in a McChicken?
A McChicken has 14 g of protein, or 3.6 g for every 100 calories. The table below puts it next to other McDonald's items.
McChicken compared with other McDonald's items
All McDonald's nutrition factsOf these six McDonald's items, the Double Cheeseburger has the most protein per 100 calories (5.7 g) and fries the least (1.6 g).
| Item | CaloriesCal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Net carbs | Protein per 100 calPer 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Cheeseburger | 440 | 25 g | 24 g | 34 g | 32 g | 5.7 g |
| Chicken McNuggets | 410 | 23 g | 24 g | 26 g | 25 g | 5.6 g |
| McDouble | 390 | 22 g | 20 g | 32 g | 30 g | 5.6 g |
| Filet-O-Fish | 380 | 16 g | 19 g | 38 g | 37 g | 4.2 g |
| McChickenThis page | 390 | 14 g | 21 g | 38 g | 37 g | 3.6 g |
| Fries | 320 | 5 g | 15 g | 43 g | 39 g | 1.6 g |
Most protein per 100 calories first. The mark on each bar is 5 g. Numbers are for one serving, the size the card opens on.
Sources
3 sources
- McDonald's. McChicken, nutrition information. www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/product/mcchicken.html. Checked October 2026.
- McDonald's. Nutrition calculator, McChicken with each ingredient taken out in turn. www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/about-our-food/nutrition-calculator.html. Checked October 2026.
- Evan-Amos. McD-McChicken, photo. Wikimedia Commons, public domain. commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:McD-McChicken.jpg.
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