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    Calories in McDonald's McChicken

    400 calories per 1 sandwich (150g) · 14g protein · 42g carbs · 19g fat

    400calories in 1 sandwich (150g)
    Nutrition Facts
    Serving size 1 sandwich (150g)
    Calories
    400
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 19g24%
    Saturated Fat 3.5g18%
    Cholesterol 35mg12%
    Sodium 590mg26%
    Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
    Dietary Fiber 1g4%
    Total Sugars 5g
    Protein 14g
    Calcium8%
    Iron11%
    Potassium5%

    *The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

    Macro Breakdown

    How Does McDonald's McChicken Fit Your Diet?

    % of 2,000 cal/day20%
    400 cal
    % of 150g protein/day9%
    14g protein

    High sodium - 590mg/100g. Consider this if managing blood pressure.

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    All values per 100g.

    Burn Off 400 Calories

    How long to burn 1 sandwich (150g) of McDonald's McChicken

    155 lbs (70 kg)
    100 lbs300 lbs

    Walking

    Casual pace ~5 km/h

    1h 38m

    at 155 lbs

    Running

    Moderate pace ~9 km/h

    43 min

    at 155 lbs

    Cycling

    Moderate effort ~20 km/h

    50 min

    at 155 lbs

    Estimates based on MET values (ACSM). Actual calorie burn varies with fitness level, terrain, and intensity.Steps Calculator →

    Is McDonald's McChicken Healthy?

    Fried chicken sandwich - lower protein-to-calorie ratio than grilled alternatives.

    400kcal
    Calories / 100g
    14g
    Protein / 100g
    1g
    Fiber / 100g
    590mg
    Sodium / 100g

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    Frequently Asked Questions - McDonald's McChicken

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