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Chicken & Bacon McMuffin

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Chicken & Bacon McMuffin

23 g protein · 428 cals · 181 g

Why this score

engineered against fullness

Fat and refined carbohydrate converging the way engineered food does; dense calories with little protein, volume or fiber to fill you up.

Three routes to fullness — one is enough

22% of kcal
54% water
0 g/Mcal

What pulls it down

38%

How scores work

Per

Calories
428
Protein
(22%)
23 g
Fat
(42%)
20 g
Carbohydrates
(37%)
39 g
of which sugar
3 g
Fiber
0 g
Sodium
882 mg

Percentages are the share of calories from each macronutrient.

Alternatives

McDonald's

Higher-scoring, from McDonald's own “Breakfast” in Australia.

The same item, other countries

Same name, same chain, different kitchen. This is why the country is part of the address here.

Ingredients

CHICKEN PATTIES MCCHICKEN: Chicken (56%), Water, Flours (Maize, <strong>Wheat</strong>), Thickeners (1401, 1400), Starches (Maize, <strong>Wheat</strong>), Mineral Salts (508, 450, 500, 451), Salt, Spices (Pepper, Celery, Capsicum, Celery Seed), Spice Extracts (100, 160c, Celery, Pepper, Capsicum), Yeast Extracts (Barley), Anti-Caking Agent (341), Emulsifiers (481, 433), Vegetable Powders (Garlic, Celery, Onion), Herbs (Sage, Rosemary), Canola Oil, Maltodextrin, Antioxidants (320, 310), Food Acid (330). <strong>Contains Wheat, Gluten.</strong>.or:Chicken, Water, Flour (<strong>Wheat</strong>, Maize), Vegetable Oil (Canola), Thickeners (1401, 1420, 1400), Starch (Maize, <strong>Wheat</strong>), Mineral Salts (508, 450, 500, 451), Salt, Spice &amp; Spice Extract (Pepper), Yeast Extract (Barley), Vegetable Powders (Garlic, Onion, Celery), Maltodextrin, Emulsifiers (481, 433), Herb, Natural Colours (100, 160c), Antioxidants (320, 310), Food Acid (330). &nbsp; <strong>Contains Wheat, Gluten</strong>.MUFFIN ENGLISH: <strong>Wheat </strong>Flour (Vitamins (Thiamin, Folate)), Water, Yeast, Ground Maize, <strong>Wheat Gluten</strong>, Sugar, Iodised Salt, Canola Oil, Preservative (282, 200), Emulsifier (472e, 471), Acidity Regulator (262, 297), Improver (Emulsifier (481), <strong>Soy </strong>Flour, Mineral Salt (170), Acidity Regulator (516), Antioxidant (300), <strong>Wheat </strong>Malt Flour, Enzyme (1100) (Contains <strong>Wheat</strong>)), Raising Agent (341). <strong>Contains Wheat, Gluten, Soy</strong> <strong>May contain Sesame</strong>.or:<strong>Wheat&nbsp;</strong>Flour (Vitamins (Thiamin, Folate)), Water, Yeast, Ground Maize, Sugar,&nbsp;<strong>Wheat&nbsp;Gluten</strong>, Iodised Salt, Canola Oil, Preservative (282), Improver (Emulsifier (481),&nbsp;<strong>Soy&nbsp;</strong>Flour, Mineral Salt (170), Antioxidant (300), Acidity Regulator (516),&nbsp;<strong>Wheat&nbsp;</strong>Malt Flour, Enzymes (1100) (Contains&nbsp;<strong>Wheat</strong>)), Acidity Regulator (297, 262), Emulsifier (471, 472e), Raising Agent (341). <strong>Contains Wheat, Gluten, Soy</strong> <strong>May contain Sesame</strong>.BACON RASHER: Pork, Water, Salt, Sugar, Emulsifiers (451, 450), Dextrose (Maize, Tapioca), Antioxidants (316, 392), Acidity Regulator (330), Sodium Nitrite (250), Smoked..CHEESE SLICES REGULAR: Cheese (Pasteurised <strong>Milk</strong>, Salt, Culture, Enzyme (Rennet)) (60% min), Water, <strong>Milk</strong> Solids, Butter (<strong>Milk</strong>), Emulsifiers (331, 332), Salt, Acidity Regulators (260, 330), Natural Colours (160a,160c),&nbsp;<strong>Soy</strong> Lecithin (322).<strong>Contains: Milk, Soy</strong>.SAUCE MCCHICKEN: Water, Vegetable Oil [Antioxidant (307b)], Vinegar, Glucose Syrup, <strong>Egg </strong>Yolk, Thickener (1442), Sugar, Salt, Spice, Vegetable Gum (415), Emulsifier (435), Preservative (202), Food Acid (270).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>CONTAINS EGG.</strong>.or:Water, Canola Oil, Vinegar, Glucose Syrup, Thickeners (1442, 415), Sugar, <strong>Egg </strong>Yolk Powder, Salt, Mustard Flour, Emulsifier (433), Preservative (202), Acidity Regulator (270). <strong>Contains Egg.</strong>.SPRAY OIL 15L: Canola Oil, Emulsifier (322 - <strong>Soy</strong>), Natural Flavour, Natural Colour (160a), Acidity Regulator (330). <strong>Contains Soy.</strong>.OIL VEGETABLE: ANZFA approved list (for carton): Vegetable Oil, Antifoam (900a).or:Blended Vegetable Oil (High Oleic Canola Oil, Canola Oil, High Oleic Sunflower Oil), Antifoam (900a). [ANZFA approved list: Blended Vegetable Oil, Antifoam (900a)].

Nutrition as published by McDonald's — check it yourself. Product photograph © McDonald's, shown to identify the item. The score measures satiety per calorie. It is not a virtue scale, and no food here is forbidden. How the score works.

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