McDONALD'S, Sausage Biscuit
Whole food · Fast Foods
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A classic American breakfast sandwich featuring a savory, seasoned pork sausage patty nestled inside a soft, buttery biscuit. The biscuit is typically flaky and tender, providing a rich, comforting base for the salty, spiced sausage. Nutritionally, it's a calorie-dense item, with over half its calories coming from fat, primarily from the sausage and biscuit dough.
Calorie split: 10% protein · 29% carbs · 61% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People adore the satisfying contrast of the crumbly, savory sausage against the soft, buttery biscuit—a perfect marriage of salty and rich flavors. It's a nostalgic staple of American fast-food breakfast culture, offering quick comfort and familiarity.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high saturated fat and sodium content can be concerning for heart health and blood pressure management. The refined carbohydrates in the biscuit can cause a rapid blood-sugar spike. To counteract this, pair it with a piece of fruit for fiber, drink water to help manage sodium, and consider having only half as a portion-controlled treat.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick, high-energy meal with a good protein boost (9.62g per 100g).
- Convenient and widely available for a fast breakfast or snack.
- The combination of fat and protein offers short-term satiety.
- A familiar comfort food with a consistent, recognizable flavor profile.
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🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The McDonald's Sausage Biscuit was part of the initial national rollout of the company's all-day breakfast menu in 2015, a move that famously required a complex, single-grill cooking system to manage the extra menu items.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 34.7 g |
| Energy | 376 kcal |
| Energy | 1573 kj |
| Protein | 9.6 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 25.4 g |
| Ash | 3.1 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 27.2 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 55.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.0 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 13.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 323 mg |
| Potassium, K | 177 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 875 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.86 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.07 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.17 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.40 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.28 mg |
| Niacin | 4.3 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.52 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.13 mg |
| Folate, total | 91.0 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.39 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 8.0 ug |
| Retinol | 8.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 26.0 iu |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.75 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 10.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.11 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.09 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 1.1 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.60 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 6.6 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 2.0 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 8.8 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.34 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 8.4 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.12 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 3.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.19 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.07 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.03 g |
| Cholesterol | 29.0 mg |
FAQ
Is a Sausage Biscuit a healthy breakfast choice?
It's best viewed as an occasional indulgence. While it provides protein and energy, it is high in calories, saturated fat, and sodium. A balanced breakfast would typically include more fiber and less saturated fat.
How does it differ from a Sausage McMuffin?
The primary difference is the bread: a Sausage Biscuit uses a flaky, buttery biscuit, while a Sausage McMuffin uses an English muffin. The biscuit version is generally higher in fat and calories.
Can I make a healthier version at home?
Absolutely. You can use lean turkey sausage, a whole-wheat or low-fat biscuit, and add a slice of tomato or avocado. Baking instead of frying the sausage also reduces fat.
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 3.76 kcal/g · 10% calories from protein · 1.2 g fiber · 2.0 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: 4.94 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.