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Egg McMuffin — 1 sandwichB
Fast Food · #19 of 55

Egg McMuffin

1 sandwich · Breakfast

57/100B tier
Calories31
Protein17g
Fiber2g
Sodium77mg
Sugar3g

Graded B — 57 out of 100, #19 of 55 fast food. Low sugar carries the score (95/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: A real egg and 17g protein — the best bad choice on the breakfast menu.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per serving (1 sandwich)
Calories31
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g17%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 255mg85%
Sodium 770mg33%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 17g34%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 57

Low sugar ×2095
Low saturated fat ×2080
Low sodium ×2069
Protein ×2037
Fiber ×1011
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#19 of 55 in Fast Food. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Egg McMuffin healthy?

It grades B — 57 out of 100, #19 of 55 fast food in our system. A real egg and 17g protein — the best bad choice on the breakfast menu.

How many calories are in Egg McMuffin?

31 calories per serving (1 sandwich). For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Egg McMuffin calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.