Low-sodium McDonald's: compare the order
The fish and breakfast halos get tested.
Round 1 of 80 right
Which has less sodium?
McDonald's meals and sides, least sodium first
Least sodium in a meal: Hamburger, 510 mg sodium.
| # | Item | Sodium | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple Slices | 0 mg | 15 | 0 g |
| 2 | World Famous FriesSmall | 190 mg | 230 | 3 g |
| 3 | World Famous FriesMedium | 260 mg | 320 | 5 g |
| 4 | Hash Browns | 310 mg | 140 | 2 g |
| 5 | World Famous FriesLarge | 400 mg | 480 | 7 g |
| 6 | Hamburger | 510 mg | 250 | 12 g |
| 7 | Hotcakes | 530 mg | 580 | 9 g |
| 8 | McChicken | 560 mg | 390 | 14 g |
| 9 | Filet-O-Fish | 580 mg | 380 | 16 g |
| 10 | McDouble, no bun | 690 mg | 250 | 17 g |
| 11 | Cheeseburger | 720 mg | 300 | 15 g |
| 12 | Big Mac, no bun | 750 mg | 390 | 18 g |
| 13 | Sausage McMuffin | 760 mg | 400 | 14 g |
| 14 | Daily Double | 810 mg | 490 | 22 g |
| 15 | Quarter Pounder with Cheese, no bun | 880 mg | 340 | 24 g |
| 16 | Double Cheeseburger, no bun | 900 mg | 300 | 20 g |
| 17 | McDouble | 920 mg | 390 | 22 g |
| 18 | Sausage McGriddles | 990 mg | 430 | 11 g |
| 19 | Big Mac | 1,060 mg | 580 | 25 g |
| 20 | Sausage Biscuit | 1,090 mg | 460 | 11 g |
| 21 | Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese, no bun | 1,090 mg | 560 | 42 g |
| 22 | Double Cheeseburger | 1,120 mg | 440 | 25 g |
| 23 | Quarter Pounder with Cheese | 1,140 mg | 520 | 30 g |
| 24 | McCrispy | 1,140 mg | 470 | 26 g |
| 25 | Sausage Biscuit with Egg | 1,190 mg | 530 | 17 g |
The daily limit is 2,300 mg. Sodium over 1,500 mg in red.
Source: McDonald's nutrition page, US menu, October 21, 2026. Not affiliated with McDonald's.
Questions
What is a lower-sodium McDonald's meal?
A Hamburger with Apple Slices and plain small coffee is lower in sodium than pairing a cheeseburger with fries. Lower doesn't mean sodium-free.
Is McDonald's fish sandwich low sodium?
It has 580 mg sodium. That's less than the McCrispy, but slightly more than the McChicken in this menu data.
Are McDonald's Hash Browns lower sodium than fries?
Not against small fries. Hash Browns have 310 mg sodium; small fries have 190 mg.
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