McDONALD'S, Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGRIDDLES
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The McDonald's Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddle is a breakfast sandwich featuring a folded egg, crispy bacon, and melted American cheese between two warm, maple-flavored griddle cakes. The cakes have a soft, cake-like texture with a distinct, sweet maple aroma that permeates the savory fillings. Nutritionally, it packs a significant calorie and fat load for a single sandwich, with over 13g of fat and nearly 10g of sugar per 100g.
Calorie split: 18% protein · 39% carbs · 44% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People adore the McGriddle for its ingenious, indulgent sweet-and-salty combination, where the maple-infused cakes perfectly complement the savory egg, bacon, and cheese. It's a beloved cultural staple of American fast-food breakfast, representing a convenient, comforting, and flavorful morning treat.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The sandwich is high in calories, sodium, and saturated fat, with added sugars from the griddle cakes that can cause a blood-sugar spike. Those monitoring sodium intake, managing blood sugar, or watching saturated fat should be cautious. To counteract, pair it with a side of fruit or a fiber-rich item like an apple, and consider eating only half to control portion size.
Key benefits
- High in protein (12.03g per 100g) from egg, bacon, and cheese.
- Provides a quick, dense source of energy from carbohydrates and fats.
- The griddle cakes offer a unique sweet-and-savory flavor profile.
- Convenient and widely available for a hot breakfast.
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💡 Did you know?
The McGriddle's signature maple flavor isn't from syrup poured on top; it's infused directly into the griddle cake batter during cooking, creating a built-in sweetness.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 45.9 g |
| Energy | 272 kcal |
| Energy | 1137 kj |
| Protein | 12.0 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 13.2 g |
| Ash | 2.7 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 26.2 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.80 g |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g |
| Sucrose | 5.2 g |
| Glucose | 3.1 g |
| Fructose | 0.11 g |
| Lactose | 0.73 g |
| Maltose | 0.38 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 109 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.6 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 673 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.8 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.13 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.30 mg |
| Niacin | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin A, IU | 313 iu |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.2 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.7 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.8 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.90 g |
| Cholesterol | 147 mg |
FAQ
How is the egg cooked in a McGriddle?
The egg is a folded, liquid egg patty that is cooked on a grill, resulting in a fluffy, uniform texture.
What makes the McGriddle cakes taste like maple?
The maple flavor is added to the batter, so the cakes are cooked with the flavor infused throughout, not just on the surface.
Is the McGriddle available all day?
Typically, the McGriddle is a breakfast-only item, available during standard breakfast hours, which vary by location.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 2.72 kcal/g · 18% calories from protein · 0.8 g fiber · 9.6 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.