McDonald's McChicken: 390 calories
- 14gProtein
- 38gCarbs
- 21gFat
- 560mgSodium
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Official U.S. values from McDonald's USA Nutrition Calculator, last checked September 25, 2026. Restaurants change recipes, so values in your area can differ.
McDonald's McChicken nutrition facts
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McChicken | 390 | 14g | 38g | 21g | 560mg | 20% |
The McDonald's McChicken is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day and 24% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
As a meal
- McChicken Meal: 980 calories with medium fries and a medium Coca-Cola
How to make a McDonald's order lighter
- Order the Hamburger instead: 140 fewer calories, 12g protein.
- Order the Cheeseburger instead: 90 fewer calories, 15g protein.
- Order the Filet-O-Fish instead: 10 fewer calories, 16g protein.
- “Extra Mayonnaise” adds 100 calories.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the McDonald's McChicken takes about 88 minutes of brisk walking, 41 minutes of running (5 mph) or 41 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
Compared with other restaurants
The closest item of the same kind at other chains:
- Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich: 390 calories, 28g protein
- Wendy's Classic Chicken Sandwich: 550 calories, 28g protein
- Burger King Royal Crispy Chicken: 600 calories, 31g protein
- KFC Spicy Chicken Sandwich: 620 calories, 34g protein
Questions people ask
The McDonald's McChicken has 390 calories, with 14g of protein, 38g of carbs and 21g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
The Hamburger has 250 calories, 140 fewer, and still keeps most of the protein.
More McDonald's calories
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