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Sausage McMuffinMcDonald's calories & macros
A McDonald's Sausage McMuffin has 296 calories (1,238 kJ), with 15.9 g protein, 14.0 g fat and 25.2 g carbs per serve. That is about 14% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
B5.4 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 | 1,238 kJ (296 kcal) |
| Protein | 15.9 g |
| Fat, total | 14.0 g |
| - saturated | 7.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 25.2 g |
| - sugars | 2.5 g |
| Sodium | 540 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 | 296 | 1,238 | 15.9 | 14.0 | 25.2 |
| No Cheese (-49 kcal) | 247 | 1,033 | 13.1 | 10.1 | 24.5 |
| +1 Cheese Slice (+49 kcal) | 345 | 1,443 | 18.7 | 17.9 | 25.9 |
| +1 Bacon Rasher (+32 kcal) | 328 | 1,372 | 19.8 | 15.7 | 25.5 |
| +1 Egg (+71 kcal) | 367 | 1,536 | 21.9 | 19.2 | 25.5 |
How it compares with other McDonald's breakfast
Of the 23 breakfast on the McDonald's menu, Sausage McMuffin ranks 20th of 23 for protein and is the 4th lowest in calories. The category average is 438 kcal, so this one is below average by 142 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 |
| Deluxe Bacon & Egg McMuffin | 327 | 1,368 | 18.1 | 15.9 | 26.8 |
| Sausage & Egg McMuffin | 366 | 1,531 | 21.9 | 19.3 | 25.5 |
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 Sausage McMuffin?
A McDonald's Sausage McMuffin has 296 calories, which is 1,238 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.
How much protein is in McDonald's's Sausage McMuffin?
15.9 g of protein, which works out to 5.4 g per 100 kcal - rated B (good) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
1,238 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 1,238 kJ is roughly 14% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at McDonald's?
Within McDonald's breakfast it is the 4th 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
Bacon & Egg McMuffin282 kcal · 17.6 g protein
Double Bacon & Egg McMuffin327 kcal · 21.5 g protein
Deluxe Bacon & Egg McMuffin327 kcal · 18.1 g protein
Sausage & Egg McMuffin366 kcal · 21.9 g protein
Birdie Bacon & Egg McMuffin378 kcal · 18.0 g protein
Ham & Cheese Pocket206 kcal · 10.9 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.