McDonald's · Milkshakes & Cold Drinks

IRN-BRU Small

0 g protein · 48 cals · 250 ml

Why this score

moderately filling

Concentrated sugar, with little protein or fiber to slow it down.

Three routes to fullness — one is enough

0% of kcal

96% water

0 g/Mcal

What pulls it down

54%

How scores work

Per

Calories: 48
Protein: (0%); 0 g
Fat: (0%); 0 g
Carbohydrates: (100%); 11 g
of which sugar: 11 g
Fiber: 0 g
Sodium: 0 mg

Percentages are the share of calories from each macronutrient.

The serving weight is worked out from McDonald's own two sets of figures — what one serving contains, against what 100 ml contains — so it is their number, not our guess.

Alternatives

McDonald's

Higher-scoring, from McDonald's own “Milkshakes & Cold Drinks” in United Kingdom.

80
Semi Skimmed Milk – 250ml8 g protein · 122 cals · 258 ml

Ingredients

IRN BRU Carbonated Water, Sugar, Acid (Citric Acid), Flavourings (including Caffeine & Quinine), Colour (Paprika Extract), Sweeteners (Aspartame*, Acesulfame K), Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate). *contains a source of Phenylalanine..

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.

All 127 items on the United Kingdom McDonald's menu