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Double Sausage & Egg McMuffinMcDonald's calories & macros
A McDonald's Double Sausage & Egg McMuffin has 521 calories (2,180 kJ), with 32.3 g protein, 31.7 g fat and 26.3 g carbs per serve. That is about 25% 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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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 | 521 | 2,180 | 32.3 | 31.7 | 26.3 |
| No Cheese (-49 kcal) | 472 | 1,975 | 29.5 | 27.8 | 25.6 |
| No Egg (-71 kcal) | 450 | 1,883 | 26.3 | 26.5 | 26.0 |
| +1 Cheese Slice (+49 kcal) | 570 | 2,385 | 35.1 | 35.6 | 27.0 |
| +1 Bacon Rasher (+32 kcal) | 553 | 2,314 | 36.2 | 33.4 | 26.6 |
| +1 Egg (+71 kcal) | 592 | 2,477 | 38.3 | 36.9 | 26.6 |
How it compares with other McDonald's breakfast
Of the 23 breakfast on the McDonald's menu, Double Sausage & Egg McMuffin ranks 3rd of 23 for protein and is the 20th lowest in calories. The category average is 438 kcal, so this one is above average by 83 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdie Chicken & Bacon McMuffin | 490 | 2,050 | 23.2 | 25.8 | 40.0 |
| Deluxe Brekkie McWrap | 502 | 2,100 | 20.2 | 29.4 | 37.8 |
| Birdie Brekkie McWrap | 516 | 2,159 | 18.3 | 33.5 | 34.7 |
| Double Sausage & Egg McMuffin | 521 | 2,180 | 32.3 | 31.7 | 26.3 |
| Hotcakes with Butter and Syrup | 593 | 2,481 | 9.1 | 18.2 | 97.1 |
| Big Brekkie Burger | 750 | 3,138 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 54.0 |
| Mega Brekkie Wrap | 861 | 3,602 | 45.8 | 53.7 | 53.8 |
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 Double Sausage & Egg McMuffin?
A McDonald's Double Sausage & Egg McMuffin has 521 calories, which is 2,180 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.
How much protein is in McDonald's's Double Sausage & Egg McMuffin?
32.3 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?
2,180 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 2,180 kJ is roughly 25% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at McDonald's?
Within McDonald's breakfast it is the 20th 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
Birdie Brekkie McWrap516 kcal · 18.3 g protein
Deluxe Brekkie McWrap502 kcal · 20.2 g protein
Birdie Chicken & Bacon McMuffin490 kcal · 23.2 g protein
Deluxe Mighty McMuffin485 kcal · 30.2 g protein
Birdie Sausage & Egg McMuffin457 kcal · 22.2 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.