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Plain SundaeMcDonald's calories & macros
A McDonald's Plain Sundae (Small) has 194 calories (812 kJ), with 5.7 g protein, 5.5 g fat and 30.0 g carbs per serve. That is about 9% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
D2.9 g protein per 100 kcal - poor protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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Full nutrition (Small)
| Per serve | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 812 kJ (194 kcal) |
| Protein | 5.7 g |
| Fat, total | 5.5 g |
| - saturated | 3.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30.0 g |
| - sugars | 27.4 g |
| Sodium | 62 mg |
As published by McDonald's.
Plain Sundae sizes and options
| Option | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g | Sat fat g | Sugars g | Sodium mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 194 | 812 | 5.7 | 5.5 | 30.0 | 3.8 | 27.4 | 62 |
| Large | 241 | 1,008 | 7.1 | 6.9 | 37.3 | 4.7 | 34.1 | 77 |
Lowest: Small at 194 kcal. Highest: Large at 241 kcal - a 47 kcal spread.
How it compares with other McDonald's desserts
Of the 14 desserts on the McDonald's menu, Plain Sundae ranks 6th of 14 for protein and is the 6th lowest in calories. The category average is 250 kcal, so this one is below average by 56 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choc McPops | 127 | 531 | 1.6 | 8.3 | 11.5 |
| Soft Serve Cone | 138 | 577 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 22.0 |
| Soft Serve Cone with Flake | 192 | 803 | 4.3 | 7.1 | 27.3 |
| Plain Sundae (2 options) | 194 | 812 | 5.7 | 5.5 | 30.0 |
| Apple Pie | 257 | 1,075 | 2.2 | 14.8 | 28.2 |
| McDonaldland Cookies | 270 | 1,130 | 3.1 | 8.2 | 45.0 |
| Strawberry Sundae (2 options) | 298 | 1,247 | 5.6 | 6.9 | 52.2 |
Sorted by calories, showing the items either side of this one. See every McDonald's desserts item.
Quick answers
How many calories are in a McDonald's Plain Sundae?
Plain Sundae at McDonald's ranges from 194 to 241 calories depending on the option. The Small is 194 kcal (812 kJ).
How much protein is in McDonald's's Plain Sundae?
5.7 g of protein in the Small, which works out to 2.9 g per 100 kcal - rated D (poor) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
812 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 812 kJ is roughly 9% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at McDonald's?
Within McDonald's desserts it is the 6th lowest of 14. The lowest-calorie option in that category is Berry McPops at 104 kcal, and the highest-protein is Tim Tam & Jatz Inspired McFlurry with 7.9 g.
More McDonald's desserts
Soft Serve Cone with Flake192 kcal · 4.3 g protein
Soft Serve Cone138 kcal · 4.0 g protein
Apple Pie257 kcal · 2.2 g protein
Choc McPops127 kcal · 1.6 g protein
Biscoff McPops124 kcal · 1.3 g protein
McDonaldland Cookies270 kcal · 3.1 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.