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McDonald's Hotcakes

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CONSIDER SKIPPINGGLPFOOD SCOREEAT SMART. FEEL BETTER.19/100

Calculated from listed nutrition values
Ranked 101st of 107 items at McDonald's
Ranked 14th of 16 in Breakfast
Community ratings are shown separately and do not change the score

Can I eat McDonald's Hotcakes on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound?

Taking a GLP-1 medication does not by itself determine whether a specific food fits your individual plan. For a nutrition-based comparison, McDonald's Hotcakes scores 19/100, placing it in the Avoid comparison tier. The listed values per listed serving are 590 calories, 9g protein, 102g total carbohydrates, 15g total fat, 45g sugar.

The main tradeoff is 45g total sugar in the listed serving. Your portion, the rest of the meal, symptoms and clinician’s guidance still matter.

These are stored values for comparison. See the full nutrition table and source status below. How the score works

Why It Scored 19

  • ⚠️45g total sugar in the listed serving
  • ⚠️100g net carbohydrates in the listed serving

Nutrition Highlights

9g
Protein
100g
Net Carbs
15g
Fat
2g
Fiber
45g
Sugar
590
Calories

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About the GLP-1 Score

GLP Food Score compares foods from 0–100 using protein, net carbohydrates, total fat, fiber, total sugar and calories. The published weights and anchors are editorial design choices, not a clinically validated prediction. Learn more about our scoring →

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition FactsMcDonald's Hotcakes · McDonald'sServing basis not yet verified
Calories590
Total fat15g
Saturated fat—
Trans fat—
Cholesterol—
Sodium—
Total carbohydrate102g
Dietary fiber2g
Total sugars45g
Net carbs100g
Protein9g
GlispyYour personal GLP-1 companionYou don't have to figure out every day alone.Talk through everyday decisions, notice your patterns and keep your journey connected between appointments.Meet GlispyFriendly support and organization. Never medical or dosing advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the score for McDonald's Hotcakes calculated?+

McDonald's Hotcakes scores 19/100 and falls in the Avoid comparison tier. Among the six formula components, Total Fat contributes most favorably and Sugar contributes least favorably. The score compares listed nutrition values; it is not a safety rating or prediction of individual tolerance.

What nutrition values are listed for McDonald's Hotcakes?+

The stored record lists 9g protein, 15g total fat, 100g net carbohydrates and 590 calories. Review the full table for sugar, fiber and other available fields.

Is the serving information for McDonald's Hotcakes verified?+

Not yet. The current record does not include a reconciled first-party source and serving basis. Treat the displayed values and derived score as provisional until the source review is complete.

Does the score predict how McDonald's Hotcakes will affect me?+

No. The score is a reproducible comparison of six stored nutrition fields. It does not account for medical history, medication dose, allergies, the rest of a meal or personal tolerance. Community ratings are displayed separately and do not change the formula.

How does McDonald's Hotcakes compare to other McDonald's items?+

McDonald's Hotcakes ranks 101st out of 107 items at McDonald's by GLP-1 score. The top-scoring item is McDonald's Hot Habanero Sauce at 67/100.