McDonald's · Sides & Fries
Mozzarella SticksMcDonald's calories & macros
A McDonald's Mozzarella Sticks has 318 calories (1,331 kJ), with 13.0 g protein, 14.7 g fat and 31.2 g carbs per serve. That is about 15% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.

C4.1 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 | 1,331 kJ (318 kcal) |
| Protein | 13.0 g |
| Fat, total | 14.7 g |
| - saturated | 4.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 31.2 g |
| - sugars | 17.0 g |
| Sodium | 476 mg |
As published by McDonald's.
How it compares with other McDonald's sides & fries
Of the 3 sides & fries on the McDonald's menu, Mozzarella Sticks has the most protein and is the highest in calories. The category average is 189 kcal, so this one is above average by 129 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Slices | 31 | 130 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 6.4 |
| Fries (3 options) | 218 | 912 | 3.5 | 11.5 | 24.3 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 318 | 1,331 | 13.0 | 14.7 | 31.2 |
Sorted by calories, showing the items either side of this one. See every McDonald's sides & fries item.
Quick answers
How many calories are in a McDonald's Mozzarella Sticks?
A McDonald's Mozzarella Sticks has 318 calories, which is 1,331 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.
How much protein is in McDonald's's Mozzarella Sticks?
13.0 g of protein, which works out to 4.1 g per 100 kcal - rated C (average) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
1,331 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 1,331 kJ is roughly 15% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at McDonald's?
Within McDonald's sides & fries it is the 3rd lowest of 3. The lowest-calorie option in that category is Apple Slices at 31 kcal, and it also has the most protein of any McDonald's sides & fries item.
Compare it with
The closest sides by calories, at the other chains and on this menu.
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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.
Fries218 kcal · 3.5 g protein
Apple Slices31 kcal · 0.2 g protein