McDONALD'S, Sausage Burrito
Whole food · Fast Foods
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A warm, soft flour tortilla wrapped around a savory patty of seasoned pork sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, melted American cheese, and a hash brown, all lightly griddled. It delivers a satisfying, salty-savory bite with a creamy, slightly starchy interior and a gentle chew from the tortilla. Nutritionally, it's a calorie-dense, portable breakfast with a notable fat and sodium content, but also provides a solid protein base.
Calorie split: 16% protein · 33% carbs · 51% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its reliable, comforting combination of salty sausage, cheesy egg, and starchy hash brown in a handheld format. It's a staple of the fast-food breakfast culture, representing a quick, savory, and filling start to the day.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sodium (over 800mg per serving) and saturated fat content can be a concern for those monitoring heart health or blood pressure. The refined carbs in the tortilla and hash brown can cause a rapid blood sugar spike, especially for individuals with insulin resistance. To counteract this, pair it with a side of fruit or a small green salad to add fiber, and consider drinking water instead of a sugary beverage to help manage sodium intake.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick, hot, and portable breakfast option
- Offers a substantial protein source (approx. 13g per serving) for morning satiety
- Contains a mix of macronutrients (protein, carbs, fat) for immediate energy
- Consistent and familiar flavor profile across locations
- Convenient for on-the-go consumption or busy mornings
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The McDonald's Sausage Burrito was introduced as part of the all-day breakfast menu trial in select U.S. markets in 2015, before its wider rollout.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 47.5 g |
| Energy | 277 kcal |
| Energy | 1159 kj |
| Protein | 11.1 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 15.6 g |
| Ash | 2.8 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 23.0 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g |
| Sucrose | 0.82 g |
| Glucose | 0.33 g |
| Fructose | 0.19 g |
| Lactose | 0.84 g |
| Maltose | 0.39 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 17.9 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 132 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.3 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 18.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 168 mg |
| Potassium, K | 150 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 744 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.1 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.07 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.22 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 26.4 ug |
| Thiamin | 0.21 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.42 mg |
| Niacin | 2.1 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.67 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.10 mg |
| Folate, total | 63.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 132 mg |
| Betaine | 11.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.74 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 79.0 ug |
| Retinol | 66.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 149 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 3.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 5.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 474 iu |
| Lycopene | 78.0 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 204 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.94 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.07 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 1.6 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.50 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.06 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.22 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 6.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.08 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.07 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.07 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.12 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.12 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.44 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 3.3 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 2.0 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.1 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.25 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.24 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 4.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 4.5 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.08 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 2.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 2.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.24 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.23 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.09 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.02 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.20 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.15 g |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.01 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.14 g |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.04 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.05 g |
| Cholesterol | 137 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.13 g |
| Threonine | 0.41 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.46 g |
| Leucine | 0.90 g |
| Lysine | 0.79 g |
| Methionine | 0.26 g |
| Cystine | 0.21 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.58 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.40 g |
| Valine | 0.52 g |
| Arginine | 0.59 g |
| Histidine | 0.27 g |
| Alanine | 0.47 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.82 g |
| Glutamic acid | 2.4 g |
| Glycine | 0.41 g |
| Proline | 1.0 g |
| Serine | 0.68 g |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.04 g |
FAQ
Is the Sausage Burrito a healthy breakfast choice?
It's a convenient, protein-containing option, but it is high in sodium, saturated fat, and calories relative to its size. It's best enjoyed occasionally or as part of a balanced daily diet, not as a daily staple.
Can I customize it to reduce calories or fat?
While you can't modify it in the kitchen, you can control your overall meal by pairing it with lower-calorie, nutrient-dense sides like apple slices or a side salad instead of hash browns or a muffin.
What are the main allergens in the Sausage Burrito?
It contains wheat (tortilla), milk (cheese, egg), and soy (in the sausage patty and other components). Those with gluten or dairy allergies should avoid it.
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 2.77 kcal/g · 16% calories from protein · 1.2 g fiber · 2.6 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.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 4.96 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.