McDonald's · Chicken & Wraps
McChickenMcDonald's calories & macros
A McDonald's McChicken has 430 calories (1,799 kJ), with 16.2 g protein, 19.7 g fat and 45.2 g carbs per serve. That is about 21% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
C3.8 g protein per 100 kcal - average protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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Full nutrition
| Per serve | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1,799 kJ (430 kcal) |
| Protein | 16.2 g |
| Fat, total | 19.7 g |
| - saturated | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 45.2 g |
| - sugars | 7.6 g |
| Sodium | 652 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 | 430 | 1,799 | 16.2 | 19.7 | 45.2 |
| No Mayo/Sauce (-69 kcal) | 361 | 1,510 | 16.1 | 12.8 | 43.4 |
| No Lettuce (-4 kcal) | 426 | 1,782 | 16.0 | 19.7 | 44.8 |
| No Bun (-141 kcal) | 289 | 1,209 | 12.3 | 17.3 | 20.6 |
| +1 Chicken Fillet (+183 kcal) | 613 | 2,565 | 27.4 | 29.4 | 57.8 |
| +1 Cheese Slice (+49 kcal) | 479 | 2,004 | 19.0 | 23.6 | 45.9 |
| +1 Bacon Rasher (+32 kcal) | 462 | 1,933 | 20.1 | 21.4 | 45.5 |
| + Extra Mayo (+69 kcal) | 499 | 2,088 | 16.3 | 26.6 | 47.0 |
| + Extra Ketchup (+17 kcal) | 447 | 1,870 | 16.4 | 19.7 | 49.1 |
| + Extra Lettuce (+4 kcal) | 434 | 1,816 | 16.4 | 19.7 | 45.6 |
| + Extra Tomato (+3 kcal) | 433 | 1,812 | 16.4 | 19.7 | 45.6 |
| Swap to Steamed Bun (0 kcal) | 430 | 1,799 | 16.2 | 19.7 | 45.2 |
How it compares with other McDonald's chicken & wraps
Of the 14 chicken & wraps on the McDonald's menu, McChicken ranks 11th of 14 for protein and is the 5th lowest in calories. The category average is 522 kcal, so this one is below average by 92 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Snack Wrap | 309 | 1,293 | 14.0 | 9.6 | 32.5 |
| Filet-o-Fish | 337 | 1,410 | 14.6 | 14.5 | 34.6 |
| Chicken 'n' Cheese | 418 | 1,749 | 16.7 | 21.0 | 39.3 |
| McChicken | 430 | 1,799 | 16.2 | 19.7 | 45.2 |
| McWings (3 options) | 480 | 2,008 | 27.5 | 30.2 | 20.6 |
| Double Filet-o-Fish | 485 | 2,029 | 25.3 | 22.2 | 42.9 |
| McSpicy Burger | 554 | 2,318 | 28.1 | 26.6 | 47.3 |
Sorted by calories, showing the items either side of this one. See every McDonald's chicken & wraps item.
Quick answers
How many calories are in a McDonald's McChicken?
A McDonald's McChicken has 430 calories, which is 1,799 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.
How much protein is in McDonald's's McChicken?
16.2 g of protein, which works out to 3.8 g per 100 kcal - rated C (average) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
1,799 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 1,799 kJ is roughly 21% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at McDonald's?
Within McDonald's chicken & wraps it is the 5th lowest of 14. The lowest-calorie option in that category is Chicken McNuggets at 114 kcal, and the highest-protein is Cheesy McCrispy with 42.4 g.
Compare it with
The closest burgers by calories, at the other chains and on this menu.
More McDonald's chicken & wraps
Chicken 'n' Cheese418 kcal · 16.7 g protein
McWings480 kcal · 27.5 g protein
Double Filet-o-Fish485 kcal · 25.3 g protein
Filet-o-Fish337 kcal · 14.6 g protein
Chicken Snack Wrap309 kcal · 14.0 g protein
McSpicy Burger554 kcal · 28.1 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.