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What to Order at McDonald's on GLP-1 Medications

Looking for what to order at McDonald's on GLP-1 medications? Compare 107 menu items scored for Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro & Zepbound.

At a glance · current menu analysis

What can I order at McDonald's while taking a GLP-1 medication?

Start with McDonald's Hot Habanero Sauce, the highest-scoring item in the current McDonald's dataset at 67/100 (Moderate). GLP Food Score compares listed nutrition values; it does not determine personal tolerance or replace advice from your clinician.

Highest proteinMcDonald's Land, Air & Sea · 55g
Lowest calorieMcDonald's Ketchup Packet · 10 cal
Lowest net carbsMcDonald's Coffee Cream · 0g

Key findings from the McDonald's menu

Cite this analysis: “McDonald's GLP-1 Menu Guide,” GLP Food Score. Methodology · Source policy

McDonald's currently has 107 indexed menu items in GLP Food Score. 0 (0%) are rated Good or Excellent. The highest-scoring item is McDonald's Hot Habanero Sauce at 67/100 (Moderate).

Among categories with at least 3 indexed items, Snacks & Sides currently has the highest average score at 63/100. Use the High Protein, Low Carb, Low Calorie, and Low Sugar views to narrow the menu, then open an item for its serving-level nutrition and score rationale. Scores compare the listed nutrition values; they are not medical recommendations.

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Best current GLP-1 menu scores at McDonald's

These are the highest scores in the current dataset, not medical recommendations. Confirm serving size and current ingredients before ordering.

5 highest-scoring indexed items; score ties retain the menu’s stable order.
Menu itemNutrition snapshotScore
McDonald's Hot Habanero Sauce1g protein · 4g net carbs · 80 calories67/100
McDonald's Peanuts for Sundaes2g protein · 1g net carbs · 45 calories67/100
McDonald's Side Salad1g protein · 2g net carbs · 15 calories67/100
McDonald's Double Cheeseburger25g protein · 32g net carbs · 440 calories66/100
McDonald's Egg McMuffin17g protein · 28g net carbs · 300 calories66/100

Data notes: Scores use the nutrition values currently stored for each indexed item. Review sources and update policy →

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Full McDonald's Menu

Every menu item we score, highest GLP-1 score first — page 1 of 2.

McDonald's Hot Habanero Sauce1g protein · 4g net carbs · 80 cal67McDonald's Peanuts for Sundaes2g protein · 1g net carbs · 45 cal67McDonald's Side Salad1g protein · 2g net carbs · 15 cal67McDonald's Double Cheeseburger25g protein · 32g net carbs · 440 cal66McDonald's Egg McMuffin17g protein · 28g net carbs · 300 cal66McDonald's Bacon McDouble28g protein · 32g net carbs · 460 cal65McDonald's Big Mac Sauce— protein · 2g net carbs · 70 cal65McDonald's Coffee Cream— protein · — net carbs · 20 cal65McDonald's Double Hamburger20g protein · 30g net carbs · 330 cal65McDonald's Ketchup Packet— protein · 3g net carbs · 10 cal65McDonald's Marinara Sauce— protein · 2g net carbs · 15 cal65McDonald's Spicy Buffalo Sauce— protein · 1g net carbs · 35 cal65McDonald's Whipped Margarine— protein · — net carbs · 40 cal65McDonald's Apple Slices— protein · 4g net carbs · 15 cal64McDonald's Creamy Ranch Sauce— protein · 1g net carbs · 110 cal64McDonald's Honey Mustard Sauce— protein · 5g net carbs · 60 cal64McDonald's McDouble22g protein · 31g net carbs · 390 cal64McDonald's Newman's Own® Low Fat Balsamic Vinaigrette— protein · 3g net carbs · 35 cal64McDonald's Newman's Own® Low Fat Italian Dressing1g protein · 7g net carbs · 50 cal64McDonald's Sausage McMuffin® with Egg21g protein · 28g net carbs · 480 cal64McDonald's Daily Double23g protein · 31g net carbs · 440 cal63McDonald's Sugar Packet— protein · 4g net carbs · 15 cal63McDonald's Tartar Sauce Cup— protein · — net carbs · 140 cal63McDonald's Kiddie Ice Cream Cone1g protein · 5g net carbs · 45 cal62McDonald's Nether Flame Sauce— protein · 6g net carbs · 25 cal62McDonald's Triple Cheeseburger32g protein · 33g net carbs · 520 cal62McDonald's Buffalo Ranch Snack Wrap17g protein · 29g net carbs · 370 cal61McDonald's Sausage Burrito13g protein · 25g net carbs · 300 cal61McDonald's Spicy Snack Wrap17g protein · 29g net carbs · 380 cal61McDonald's Strawberry Gogurt2g protein · 7g net carbs · 45 cal61McDonald's Cuties— protein · 8g net carbs · 35 cal60McDonald's Hash Brown1g protein · 15g net carbs · 150 cal60McDonald's Newman's Own® Creamy Southwest Dressing1g protein · 11g net carbs · 100 cal60McDonald's Hamburger13g protein · 29g net carbs · 250 cal59McDonald's Newman's Own® Ranch Dressing1g protein · 9g net carbs · 170 cal59McDonald's Szechuan Sauce— protein · 8g net carbs · 35 cal59McDonald's Cheeseburger15g protein · 31g net carbs · 300 cal58McDonald's Quarter Pounder® with Cheese31g protein · 39g net carbs · 540 cal58McDonald's Sausage McMuffin®14g protein · 27g net carbs · 400 cal58McDonald's Apple Juice Box— protein · 9g net carbs · 35 cal57McDonald's Double Filet-O-Fish28g protein · 45g net carbs · 540 cal57McDonald's Special Edition Gold Snack Wrap17g protein · 32g net carbs · 370 cal57McDonald's Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel26g protein · 50g net carbs · 550 cal56McDonald's Big Mac25g protein · 43g net carbs · 540 cal56McDonald's Filet-O-Fish®17g protein · 36g net carbs · 390 cal56McDonald's Grape Jam— protein · 9g net carbs · 35 cal56McDonald's Hash Brown McMuffin22g protein · 43g net carbs · 620 cal56McDonald's Strawberry Preserves— protein · 9g net carbs · 35 cal56McDonald's 1% Low Fat Milk Jug8g protein · 12g net carbs · 100 cal55McDonald's Newman's Own® Low Fat Sesame Ginger Dressing1g protein · 14g net carbs · 90 cal55McDonald's Chipotle Barbeque Sauce— protein · 11g net carbs · 50 cal54McDonald's McCrispy Chicken Sandwich27g protein · 44g net carbs · 470 cal54McDonald's Big Mac Bacon30g protein · 44g net carbs · 610 cal53McDonald's Honey— protein · 12g net carbs · 50 cal53McDonald's Quarter Pounder Bacon39g protein · 41g net carbs · 640 cal53McDonald's Sweet 'N Sour Sauce— protein · 12g net carbs · 50 cal53McDonald's Sweet Chili Sauce— protein · 12g net carbs · 50 cal53McDonald's Tangy Barbeque Sauce— protein · 12g net carbs · 50 cal53McDonald's Deluxe McCrispy27g protein · 45g net carbs · 530 cal52McDonald's McChicken15g protein · 37g net carbs · 410 cal52McDonald's Big Breakfast®25g protein · 50g net carbs · 750 cal51McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese51g protein · 40g net carbs · 780 cal51McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe32g protein · 41g net carbs · 650 cal51McDonald's Quarter Pounder Deluxe32g protein · 41g net carbs · 650 cal51McDonald's Spicy Deluxe McCrispy27g protein · 47g net carbs · 530 cal51McDonald's Spicy McCrispy27g protein · 46g net carbs · 530 cal51McDonald's Mambo Sauce— protein · 14g net carbs · 60 cal49McDonald's McRib24g protein · 44g net carbs · 520 cal49McDonald's Bacon Buffalo Ranch McCrispy32g protein · 47g net carbs · 650 cal46McDonald's Bacon Ranch McCrispy33g protein · 47g net carbs · 650 cal46McDonald's Chicken Big Mac25g protein · 59g net carbs · 700 cal46McDonald's Chocolate Chip Cookie2g protein · 21g net carbs · 160 cal46McDonald's Bacon Buffalo Ranch Deluxe McCrispy33g protein · 48g net carbs · 660 cal45McDonald's Bacon Ranch Deluxe McCrispy33g protein · 48g net carbs · 660 cal44McDonald's Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles18g protein · 43g net carbs · 420 cal44McDonald's Baked Hot Apple Pie2g protein · 31g net carbs · 240 cal43McDonald's Sweet & Spicy Jam— protein · 19g net carbs · 80 cal43McDonald's Surf + Turf41g protein · 70g net carbs · 830 cal42McDonald's Fat Free Chocolate Milk Jug9g protein · 23g net carbs · 130 cal41McDonald's Hamburger Happy Meal23g protein · 60g net carbs · 475 cal41McDonald's Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles20g protein · 43g net carbs · 550 cal41McDonald's Bacon Special Edition Gold McCrispy32g protein · 52g net carbs · 640 cal40McDonald's Big Arch53g protein · 56g net carbs · 1020 cal40McDonald's Land, Air & Sea55g protein · 117g net carbs · 1330 cal40McDonald's Bacon Special Edition Gold Deluxe McCrispy33g protein · 53g net carbs · 650 cal39McDonald's Crunchy Double39g protein · 58g net carbs · 740 cal38McDonald's Hot 'n Spicy McChicken15g protein · 39g net carbs · 380 cal38McDonald's Big Breakfast with Hotcakes35g protein · 149g net carbs · 1340 cal35McDonald's Cardi B & Offset Meal55g protein · 321g net carbs · 2190 cal35McDonald's Vanilla Ice Cream Cone5g protein · 23g net carbs · 200 cal34McDonald's Sausage McGriddles®11g protein · 41g net carbs · 430 cal33McDonald's Hot Fudge Sundae10g protein · 40g net carbs · 380 cal32McDonald's Iced Caramel Latte4g protein · 31g net carbs · 180 cal28McDonald's Iced Vanilla Latte5g protein · 33g net carbs · 190 cal26McDonald's Cinnamon Roll9g protein · 84g net carbs · 560 cal25McDonald's Minute Maid Orange Juice3g protein · 39g net carbs · 190 cal22McDonald's Hot Caramel Sundae9g protein · 50g net carbs · 380 cal21McDonald's Peanut Butter Crunch McFlurry12g protein · 77g net carbs · 510 cal21McDonald's Hotcakes and Sausage16g protein · 101g net carbs · 780 cal20McDonald's Grimace's Birthday Shake12g protein · 97g net carbs · 580 cal19

McDonald's — FAQ for GLP-1 users

What should I order at McDonald's on a GLP-1 medication? +

McDonald's Hot Habanero Sauce is the highest-scoring item in the current McDonald's dataset at 67/100 (Moderate). Compare its serving-level nutrition with your needs and tolerance; the score is not a medical recommendation.

How many McDonald's menu items rate Good or Excellent? +

0 of 107 indexed McDonald's menu items (0%) currently rate Good or Excellent. These are nutrition-comparison labels, not a guarantee that an item is appropriate for every person.

Which McDonald's item has the most protein in this comparison? +

McDonald's Land, Air & Sea lists 55g protein, the highest value among all indexed items with protein data.

What is the lowest-calorie McDonald's choice in this comparison? +

McDonald's Ketchup Packet lists 10 calories, the lowest positive calorie value among all indexed items with calorie data. Check the serving basis before comparing portions.

Which McDonald's choice has the fewest net carbs in this comparison? +

McDonald's Coffee Cream lists 0g net carbs, the lowest value among all indexed items with net-carbohydrate data.

When was the McDonald's nutrition data last checked? +

First-party source reconciliation for the McDonald's menu is not yet complete. Review the source information on individual item pages before relying on a value.

How does GLP Food Score evaluate McDonald's menu items? +

Formula version 1.0 compares the listed protein, net carbohydrates, sugar, fiber, fat, and calories for each recorded serving. Community ratings are separate and do not change the nutrition score.

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