Why this score
easy to overeatFat 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
What pulls it down
Per
- Calories
- 441
- Protein
- (27%)
- 30 g
- Fat
- (45%)
- 22 g
- Carbohydrates
- (28%)
- 31 g
- of which sugar
- 7 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 1,111 mg
Percentages are the share of calories from each macronutrient.
Alternatives
McDonald'sHigher-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
ENGLISH MUFFIN: <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 </strong>Flour (Vitamins (Thiamin, Folate)), Water, Yeast, Ground Maize, Sugar, <strong>Wheat Gluten</strong>, Iodised Salt, Canola Oil, Preservative (282), Improver (Emulsifier (481), <strong>Soy </strong>Flour, Mineral Salt (170), Antioxidant (300), Acidity Regulator (516), <strong>Wheat </strong>Malt Flour, Enzymes (1100) (Contains <strong>Wheat</strong>)), Acidity Regulator (297, 262), Emulsifier (471, 472e), Raising Agent (341). <strong>Contains Wheat, Gluten, Soy</strong> <strong>May contain Sesame</strong>. EGG: <strong>Egg</strong>. <strong>Contains Egg.</strong> BEEF SAUSAGE PATTIES: Beef (98%), Salt, Dried Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Spices (Chilli, Peppers), Vegetable Powders (Onion, Garlic), Anti-Caking Agent (341), Herb Extract (Rosemary), Spice Extract (Nutmeg).or:Beef, Salt, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Spices (Chilli, Pepper), Vegetable Powders (Onion, Garlic), Anti-caking Agent (341), Herb Extract (Rosemary), Spice Extract (Nutmeg). BACON RASHER: Pork, Water, Salt, Sugar, Emulsifiers (451, 450), Dextrose (Maize, Tapioca), Antioxidants (316, 392), Acidity Regulator (330), Sodium Nitrite (250), Smoked. KETCHUP: Water, Tomato Paste, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Glucose Corn Syrup, Vinegar, Salt, <strong>Soybean</strong> Oil, Flavouring (<strong>Soybean </strong>Oil). <strong>Contains: Soy.</strong> CHEESE SLICES: 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), <strong>Soy</strong> Lecithin (322). <strong>Contains: Milk, Soy</strong>. SPRAY OIL 15L: Canola Oil, Emulsifier (322 - <strong>Soy</strong>), Natural Flavour, Natural Colour (160a), Acidity Regulator (330). <strong>Contains Soy.</strong>
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.

