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Chicken McMuffinMcDonald's calories & macros
A McDonald's Chicken McMuffin has 402 calories (1,682 kJ), with 19.2 g protein, 18.4 g fat and 38.3 g carbs per serve. That is about 19% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
B4.8 g protein per 100 kcal - good protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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Full nutrition
| Per serve | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1,682 kJ (402 kcal) |
| Protein | 19.2 g |
| Fat, total | 18.4 g |
| - saturated | 4.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38.3 g |
| - sugars | 2.9 g |
| Sodium | 705 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 | 402 | 1,682 | 19.2 | 18.4 | 38.3 |
| No Cheese (-49 kcal) | 353 | 1,477 | 16.4 | 14.5 | 37.6 |
| No Mayo/Sauce (-69 kcal) | 333 | 1,393 | 19.1 | 11.5 | 36.5 |
| +1 Cheese Slice (+49 kcal) | 451 | 1,887 | 22.0 | 22.3 | 39.0 |
| +1 Bacon Rasher (+32 kcal) | 434 | 1,816 | 23.1 | 20.1 | 38.6 |
| +1 Egg (+71 kcal) | 473 | 1,979 | 25.2 | 23.6 | 38.6 |
How it compares with other McDonald's breakfast
Of the 23 breakfast on the McDonald's menu, Chicken McMuffin ranks 14th of 23 for protein and is the 9th lowest in calories. The category average is 438 kcal, so this one is below average by 36 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Bacon & Egg McMuffin | 327 | 1,368 | 18.1 | 15.9 | 26.8 |
| Sausage & Egg McMuffin | 366 | 1,531 | 21.9 | 19.3 | 25.5 |
| Birdie Bacon & Egg McMuffin | 378 | 1,582 | 18.0 | 21.3 | 27.7 |
| Chicken McMuffin | 402 | 1,682 | 19.2 | 18.4 | 38.3 |
| Deluxe Sausage & Egg McMuffin | 409 | 1,711 | 22.3 | 22.8 | 27.1 |
| Chicken and Bacon McMuffin | 428 | 1,791 | 22.9 | 19.6 | 38.6 |
| Mighty McMuffin | 442 | 1,849 | 29.7 | 21.7 | 30.8 |
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 Chicken McMuffin?
A McDonald's Chicken McMuffin has 402 calories, which is 1,682 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.
How much protein is in McDonald's's Chicken McMuffin?
19.2 g of protein, which works out to 4.8 g per 100 kcal - rated B (good) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
1,682 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 1,682 kJ is roughly 19% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at McDonald's?
Within McDonald's breakfast it is the 9th 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.
Compare it with
The closest chicken by calories, at the other chains and on this menu.
More McDonald's breakfast
Deluxe Sausage & Egg McMuffin409 kcal · 22.3 g protein
Birdie Bacon & Egg McMuffin378 kcal · 18.0 g protein
Chicken and Bacon McMuffin428 kcal · 22.9 g protein
Sausage & Egg McMuffin366 kcal · 21.9 g protein
Mighty McMuffin442 kcal · 29.7 g protein
Double Sausage McMuffin449 kcal · 26.5 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.