Sausage McGriddle

The Sausage McGriddle is a popular breakfast sandwich from McDonald's, featuring a savory sausage patty, American cheese, and a folded egg, all nestled between two sweet, maple-flavored griddle cakes that serve as the 'bun.' It's a signature item known for its distinctive sweet-and-savory flavor profile.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sandwich is high in calories, fat, and sodium, providing a substantial energy boost primarily from its rich ingredients. A single serving typically contains around 550 calories, with significant amounts of protein from the sausage and egg, but also a considerable amount of saturated fat and refined carbohydrates.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	550 kcal
Protein	16 g
Carbs	44 g
Fat	34 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	15 g
Sodium	1260 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Iron	4 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin C	0 mg
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Cholesterol	55 mg

Per 1 sandwich (147 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the McGriddle represents a uniquely American take on the breakfast sandwich, popularizing the concept of using sweet, pancake-like cakes as a bun. Nutritionally, its design cleverly combines the sweetness of maple syrup flavor with the saltiness of the sausage and cheese, creating a highly palatable but indulgent meal.