Keto McDonald's starts with the bun

Lose the bun. Keep checking the toppings.

Bunless order

Quarter Pounder with Cheese, no bun

Net carbs
7g
Fat
24g
Protein
24g

Cheese, ketchup and pickles stay in this build.

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McDonald's meals ranked by net carbs

Top pick: McDouble, no bun, 4 g net carbs and 17 g protein.

#ItemNet carbsFatProteinCalories
1McDouble, no bun4 g18 g17 g250
2Double Cheeseburger, no bun6 g22 g20 g300
3Quarter Pounder with Cheese, no bun7 g24 g24 g340
4Big Mac, no bun7 g32 g18 g390
5Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese, no bun8 g40 g42 g560

Net carbs are carbs minus fiber. Meals with 15 g or fewer.

Source: McDonald's nutrition page, US menu, October 21, 2026. Not affiliated with McDonald's.

Questions

What can you order keto at McDonald's?

Bunless burgers can fit a low net-carb target. This calculator-verified bunless McDouble has 4 g net carbs.

Is a bunless Big Mac keto friendly?

It has 7 g net carbs in the official calculator with sauce included. That sauce still contains wheat.

Are McDonald's fries keto friendly?

They're a poor fit for a tight carb budget. Small fries have 28 g net carbs. Black coffee is a simpler pairing for a burger.

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