Egg & Cheese McGriddle

The Egg & Cheese McGriddle is a popular McDonald's breakfast sandwich that features a fluffy folded egg, a slice of melted American cheese, and two sweet, maple-flavored griddle cakes that serve as the bun. It's a staple of the fast-food chain's morning menu, designed for a sweet and savory start to the day.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sandwich is notably high in carbohydrates and fat, with the griddle cakes providing a significant sugar boost and the cheese and egg contributing to the fat content. A single serving typically contains around 430 calories, offering a substantial energy load with protein from the egg and cheese.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	440 kcal
Protein	20 g
Carbs	44 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	1080 mg
Calcium	250 mg
Iron	3 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin D	1 mcg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Cholesterol	220 mg

Per 1 sandwich (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The McGriddle's unique innovation is its 'bun,' which is essentially two pancake-like cakes infused with maple flavoring, creating a sweet contrast to the savory filling. This combination of sweet and salty in a handheld format reflects a popular American breakfast trend of blending dessert-like elements into morning meals.