The Fast Food Chain of Chains can be made Keto super easily. That combined with them being not only all over the country but also the world means they are a great go-to if you need something fast and you’re on the go, whether it be road tripping or traveling. They are also a great option when traveling through small towns you haven’t been in before and need something reliable. Another HUGE plus is that McDonalds offers a customizable menu builder on their websites with nutritional information so you can experiment and build your own meals ahead of time while tracking macros. Beautiful.
Nutritional Calculator: https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/about-our-food/nutrition-calculator.html
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Top Meals to Get for Breakfast:
Egg McMuffin (No English Muffin)– Probably the most popular fast food breakfast sandwich around. You’ll get an egg patty, a slice of cheese, and a slice of Canadian bacon.
Macros are : 160 calories, 3g net carbs, 11g fat, and 12g protein. Not too shabby.
Egg White Delight McMuffin (No English Muffin)– If you want to get serious and take it up a notch, this is the lowest calorie breakfast option. Again, order “No English Muffin” and you will get an egg white, slice of white cheese, and Canadian bacon.
Macros are: 120 calories, 3g net carbs, 7g fat, and 11g protein.
Sausage McMuffin with Egg (No English Muffin)– This ones a little more of a heavy hitter on the caloric level but the sausage makes for a tastier sandwich option than the above in my opinion. You get an sausage patty, egg patty, and slice of cheese.
Macros are: 340 calories, 3g net carbs, 29g fat, and 16g protein.
Bonus Breakfasts:
Sausage, Egg and Cheese Biscuit (No Biscuit)– Get this if you want a lighter version of the Sausage McMuffin. It’s lower in calories and fat but actually higher in protein. Make sure to ask for “No Biscuit.”
Macros are: 274 calories, 3g net carbs, 19g fat, and 18g protein.
Bacon, Egg and Sausage Plate (ala carte)– You can also build your own meal. Just ask for eggs, bacon, and sausage a’la carte, if you really want to kickstart your day with some serious Macros. You’ll get scrambled eggs, one sausage patty, and two slices of bacon.
Macros are: 461 calories, 4g net carbs, 39g fat, and 25g protein
Top Meals to Get for Lunch/Dinner:
*Note- They should put these orders in bowls for you but I always ask for it in a bowl just to be safe.
McDouble (No Bun, No Ketchup)– This is my favorite. Simple and easy. They normally put it in a bowI for you. You’ll get two small patties, cheese, pickles, onions and mustard.
Macros are: 230 calories, 3g net carbs, 16g fat, and 17g protein.
Big Mac (No Bun)- The big guy. You’ll get two small beef patties, shredded lettuce, American cheese, pickles, onions, and Big Mac Sauce.
Macros are: 330 calories, 6g net carbs, 25g fat, and 18g protein
Quarter Pounder with Cheese (No Bun, No Ketchup)- You’ll get a quarter pound beef patty, American cheese, pickles, onions, and mustard.
Macros are: 340 calories, 4g net carbs, 25g fat, and 25g protein
Bonus Lunch/Dinner:
Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese (No Bun, No Ketchup)– Get this if you want to double down. It’ll only cost you 1 carb more than the regular Quarter Pounder. You’ll get two quarter pound beer patties, two slices of American cheese, pickles, onions, and mustard.
Macros are: 590 calories, 5g net carbs, 43g fat, and 45g protein
Grilled Chicken Sandwich (No bun)- This is what I’ve gotten the most besides the McDouble. You’ll get a seasoned grilled chicken filet, lettuce, tomato, and herb vinaigrette sauce. If you’re extra hungry, add some cheese or bacon to beef up your macros without costing carbs.
Macros are: 160 calories, 1g net carbs, 4g fat, and 29g protein.