Low Calorie Fast Food at McDonald

Enjoying fast food from time to time in a portion that is right for you while being mindful. You can also make some simple swaps and adjustments when ordering to make the meal more nutritious.

For example, order items labelled as grilled instead of fried, swap out a carbohydrate-rich side like fries for a salad option with dressing on the side, opt for water or sparkling water instead of a high sugar fizzy drinks or remove the top half of the bun from a burger and enjoy it as an open-faced sandwich.

What is the healthiest fast food at McDonald?

1. McDonald's: Spicy Veggie Wrap

A wrap is often the healthier option over a burger

Calories: 365 | Saturated fat: 1.3g

You’ll often find that vegan and vegetarian options – particularly ones without cheese – are healthier and less calorific than items that include meat. This spicy veggie wrap contains veggie dippers, lettuce, tomato, and spicy relish instead of mayo. 

Skip the fizzy drink and go for a flat white coffee, which contains bone-building organic milk. This will add another 86 calories and 1.9g of saturated fat, making your McDonald’s lunch just 451 calories and 3.2g of saturated fat.

2. McDonald's: Chicken McNuggets Meal

McDonald's 400 cals and under meals are a great idea

Calories: 279 | Saturated fat: 1.5g

McDonald's is now offering meal ideas under 400 or 600 calories and we're lovin' it. Its meal suggestion of Chicken McNuggets (six pieces) with a side salad and medium Coca-Cola Zero Sugar is just 279 calories and 1.5g saturated fat. 

Even the 600-calorie and under meals are free of French fries, thus proving that if you don't add chips, you’ll make a huge difference to your calorie intake.

3. McDonald's: Egg & Cheese McMuffin Meal

McDonald's offers low cal brekkie

Calories: 347 | Saturated fat: 5g

A McDonald's breakfast is nothing short of iconic, so it’s always good to hear that you can get a healthier version. 

McDonald's currently offers two low calorie breakfast ideas, but we like the Egg & Cheese McMuffin with an Apple & Grape Fruit Bag and a regular black coffee option. 

This meal provides protein from the egg, a serving of fruit which equates to one of your five-a-day and a regular coffee to perk you up. Keep in mind that McDonald’s doesn’t serve breakfast all day though.