McDonald's Sausage Egg & Cheese McGriddles: 550 calories
- 19gProtein
- 44gCarbs
- 33gFat
- 1,290mgSodium
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Official U.S. values from McDonald's USA Nutrition Calculator, last checked October 25, 2026. Restaurants change recipes, so values in your area can differ.
McDonald's Sausage Egg & Cheese McGriddles nutrition facts
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sausage Egg & Cheese McGriddles | 550 | 19g | 44g | 33g | 1,290mg | 13g | 15g | 2g | 28% |
The McDonald's Sausage Egg & Cheese McGriddles is about 28% of a 2,000-calorie day and 56% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
How the Sausage Egg & Cheese McGriddles ranks
- The Sausage Egg & Cheese McGriddles is the 8th highest in calories of the 21 items in the McDonald's “Breakfast” menu, and 11th for protein per calorie.
- Across the 144 items of the same kind we track at 9 chains, it is the 31st highest in calories; their average is 436 calories.
How to make a McDonald's order lighter
- Order the Egg McMuffin instead: 240 fewer calories, 17g protein.
- Order the Sausage McMuffin instead: 150 fewer calories, 14g protein.
- Order the Bacon Egg & Cheese McGriddles instead: 120 fewer calories, 17g protein.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the McDonald's Sausage Egg & Cheese McGriddles takes about 124 minutes of brisk walking, 57 minutes of running (5 mph) or 57 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
Compared with other restaurants
Similar-calorie breakfast items at other chains (same size where the chain has one):
- Subway 6" Bacon, Egg & Cheese: 550 calories, 26g protein
- Chick-fil-A Chicken Egg & Cheese Biscuit: 550 calories, 27g protein
- Panera Bread Spinach & Bacon Souffle: 550 calories, 19g protein
- Dunkin' Sausage, Egg & Cheese on English Muffin: 560 calories, 21g protein
- Taco Bell Grande Toasted Breakfast Burrito (Steak): 560 calories, 26g protein
Questions people ask
The McDonald's Sausage Egg & Cheese McGriddles has 550 calories, with 19g of protein, 44g of carbs and 33g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
The Egg McMuffin has 310 calories, 240 fewer, and still keeps most of the protein.
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