McDONALD'S, Deluxe Breakfast, with syrup and margarine
Whole food · Fast Foods
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McDonald's Deluxe Breakfast is a hearty, classic American platter featuring fluffy scrambled eggs, savory sausage, crispy hash browns, and a warm buttermilk biscuit or English muffin. The combination of textures—creamy eggs, crunchy potatoes, and a buttery biscuit—creates a satisfying, savory-sweet experience when syrup is drizzled over the top. Nutritionally, it's a calorie-dense meal with a significant portion of its energy coming from fats and refined carbohydrates.
Calorie split: 11% protein · 41% carbs · 48% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the comforting, familiar taste of a classic American diner breakfast—the savory, salty components perfectly balance the sweet syrup. It's a versatile meal that feels like a treat, often associated with weekend indulgence or a convenient road-trip stop.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The meal is high in saturated fat, sodium, and refined carbohydrates, which can lead to a rapid blood-sugar spike and subsequent crash. Those monitoring their sodium intake or managing blood sugar should be cautious. To counteract this, consider sharing the platter, using only half the syrup, and pairing it with a side of fruit or a fiber supplement if available.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick, high-energy start to the day
- Offers a complete protein source from eggs and sausage
- Convenient and widely available for a hot morning meal
- Satisfying mix of savory and sweet flavors
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'Deluxe Breakfast' was part of McDonald's push in the 1980s and 90s to compete with traditional sit-down diners by offering a more substantial, 'all-day breakfast' style platter, though it was eventually phased out from many locations.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 45.9 g |
| Energy | 285 kcal |
| Energy | 1193 kj |
| Protein | 7.6 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 15.2 g |
| Ash | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 29.5 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 50.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 13.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 216 mg |
| Potassium, K | 170 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 437 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.69 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.07 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.13 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.20 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.21 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.28 mg |
| Niacin | 1.9 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.62 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.12 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.35 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 258 iu |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.6 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.2 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 109 mg |
FAQ
Is the Deluxe Breakfast available all day?
Typically, no. McDonald's breakfast menu is generally served until 10:30 AM on weekdays and 11:00 AM on weekends, though hours can vary by location.
Can I customize the items on the Deluxe Breakfast?
Yes, you can often request substitutions like an English muffin instead of a biscuit, or ask for no sausage. However, customizing may affect the final price and nutritional content.
How does the nutrition compare to a homemade breakfast?
A homemade version allows for better control over ingredients—using whole-grain toast, lean turkey sausage, and cooking eggs with less butter can significantly reduce sodium, saturated fat, and refined carbs while increasing fiber.
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 2.85 kcal/g · 11% calories from protein · 1.0 g fiber · 9.9 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.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 2.57 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.