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McDonald's Sausage McMuffin — 1 sandwichC
Fast Food · #41 of 55

McDonald's Sausage McMuffin

1 sandwich · Breakfast

54/100C tier
Calories4
Protein14g
Fiber2g
Sodium76mg
Sugar2g

Graded C — 54 out of 100, #41 of 55 fast food. Low sugar carries the score (98/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: 400 calories with 26g fat — the sausage does the heavy lifting and the damage.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per serving (1 sandwich)
Calories4
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26g33%
Saturated Fat 10g50%
Cholesterol 55mg18%
Sodium 760mg33%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 14g28%
* % 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 54

Low sugar ×2098
Low sodium ×2076
Low saturated fat ×2069
Protein ×2023
Fiber ×108
Micronutrients ×100

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

Where it ranks

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

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Questions people ask

Is McDonald's Sausage McMuffin healthy?

It grades C — 54 out of 100, #41 of 55 fast food in our system. 400 calories with 26g fat — the sausage does the heavy lifting and the damage.

How many calories are in McDonald's Sausage McMuffin?

4 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 McDonald's Sausage 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.