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Ham & Cheese PocketMcDonald's calories & macros
A McDonald's Ham & Cheese Pocket has 206 calories (862 kJ), with 10.9 g protein, 9.1 g fat and 19.1 g carbs per serve. That is about 10% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
B5.3 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 | 862 kJ (206 kcal) |
| Protein | 10.9 g |
| Fat, total | 9.1 g |
| - saturated | 5.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 19.1 g |
| - sugars | 1.9 g |
| Sodium | 541 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 | 206 | 862 | 10.9 | 9.1 | 19.1 |
| No Cheese (-49 kcal) | 157 | 657 | 8.1 | 5.2 | 18.4 |
| +1 Cheese Slice (+49 kcal) | 255 | 1,067 | 13.7 | 13.0 | 19.8 |
How it compares with other McDonald's breakfast
Of the 23 breakfast on the McDonald's menu, Ham & Cheese Pocket ranks 21st of 23 for protein and is the 2nd lowest in calories. The category average is 438 kcal, so this one is below average by 232 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 |
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 Ham & Cheese Pocket?
A McDonald's Ham & Cheese Pocket has 206 calories, which is 862 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.
How much protein is in McDonald's's Ham & Cheese Pocket?
10.9 g of protein, which works out to 5.3 g per 100 kcal - rated B (good) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
862 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 862 kJ is roughly 10% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at McDonald's?
Within McDonald's breakfast it is the 2nd 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
Hash Brown143 kcal · 1.4 g protein
Bacon & Egg McMuffin282 kcal · 17.6 g protein
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
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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.