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Bacon & Egg McMuffinMcDonald's calories & macros
A McDonald's Bacon & Egg McMuffin has 282 calories (1,180 kJ), with 17.6 g protein, 11.8 g fat and 25.3 g carbs per serve. That is about 14% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
A6.2 g protein per 100 kcal - excellent protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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Full nutrition
| Per serve | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1,180 kJ (282 kcal) |
| Protein | 17.6 g |
| Fat, total | 11.8 g |
| - saturated | 5.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 25.3 g |
| - sugars | 2.7 g |
| Sodium | 608 mg |
As published by McDonald's.
Customise it: what swaps change
Per-serve totals after a common change. Every part here is McDonald's own published figure. A steamed bun is the same bun, so it doesn't change the numbers.
| Change | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As sold | 282 | 1,180 | 17.6 | 11.8 | 25.3 |
| No Cheese (-49 kcal) | 233 | 975 | 14.8 | 7.9 | 24.6 |
| No Bacon (-32 kcal) | 250 | 1,046 | 13.7 | 10.1 | 25.0 |
| No Egg (-71 kcal) | 211 | 883 | 11.6 | 6.6 | 25.0 |
| +1 Cheese Slice (+49 kcal) | 331 | 1,385 | 20.4 | 15.7 | 26.0 |
| +1 Bacon Rasher (+32 kcal) | 314 | 1,314 | 21.5 | 13.5 | 25.6 |
| +1 Egg (+71 kcal) | 353 | 1,477 | 23.6 | 17.0 | 25.6 |
How it compares with other McDonald's breakfast
Of the 23 breakfast on the McDonald's menu, Bacon & Egg McMuffin ranks 19th of 23 for protein and is the 3rd lowest in calories. The category average is 438 kcal, so this one is below average by 156 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hash Brown | 143 | 598 | 1.4 | 9.6 | 12.5 |
| Ham & Cheese Pocket | 206 | 862 | 10.9 | 9.1 | 19.1 |
| Bacon & Egg McMuffin | 282 | 1,180 | 17.6 | 11.8 | 25.3 |
| Sausage McMuffin | 296 | 1,238 | 15.9 | 14.0 | 25.2 |
| Double Bacon & Egg McMuffin | 327 | 1,368 | 21.5 | 15.1 | 25.4 |
| Deluxe Bacon & Egg McMuffin | 327 | 1,368 | 18.1 | 15.9 | 26.8 |
Sorted by calories, showing the items either side of this one. See every McDonald's breakfast item.
Quick answers
How many calories are in a McDonald's Bacon & Egg McMuffin?
A McDonald's Bacon & Egg McMuffin has 282 calories, which is 1,180 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.
How much protein is in McDonald's's Bacon & Egg McMuffin?
17.6 g of protein, which works out to 6.2 g per 100 kcal - rated A (excellent) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
1,180 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 1,180 kJ is roughly 14% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at McDonald's?
Within McDonald's breakfast it is the 3rd lowest of 23. The lowest-calorie option in that category is Hash Brown at 143 kcal, and the highest-protein is Mega Brekkie Wrap with 45.8 g.
More McDonald's breakfast
Sausage McMuffin296 kcal · 15.9 g protein
Double Bacon & Egg McMuffin327 kcal · 21.5 g protein
Deluxe Bacon & Egg McMuffin327 kcal · 18.1 g protein
Ham & Cheese Pocket206 kcal · 10.9 g protein
Sausage & Egg McMuffin366 kcal · 21.9 g protein
Birdie Bacon & Egg McMuffin378 kcal · 18.0 g proteinMcDonald's full menuHighest protein at McDonald'sLowest calorie at McDonald'sOther restaurants
Source: McDonald's Australia nutrition information (QAM-059 / QAM-058) and McDonald's own live nutrition service (www.mcdonalds.com/dnaapp), per serve as sold. Last checked against the live menu on 8 September 2026. Every source.