Keto Options at McDonald's
McDonald's offers surprisingly good keto options when you skip the buns. Focus on burgers without buns, grilled chicken salads, and breakfast items.
Top Keto Picks at McDonald's
Big Mac (No Bun)
ExcellentClassic Big Mac without the bun - two beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions
Pro tips:
- •Ask for extra pickles and cheese for more flavour
- •The special sauce contains some sugar - ask for it on the side if you want to control portions
- •Comes to about £3.50 - good value for a keto meal
Quarter Pounder with Cheese (No Bun)
ExcellentQuarter pound beef patty with cheese, pickles, onions, ketchup, and mustard
Pro tips:
- •Skip the ketchup to save 2-3g carbs
- •Larger portion than Big Mac - more filling
- •Great protein-to-carb ratio
Sausage & Egg McMuffin (No Muffin)
ExcellentSausage patty, egg, and cheese without the English muffin
Pro tips:
- •Perfect keto breakfast option
- •Just 4g net carbs - very clean
- •Ask for extra cheese if you want more fat
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Bacon & Egg McMuffin (No Muffin)
ExcellentBack bacon, egg, and cheese without the English muffin
Pro tips:
- •Lowest carb breakfast option at McDonald's
- •Higher protein, lower fat than sausage version
- •Very affordable keto breakfast
Grilled Chicken Salad (No Dressing)
GoodMixed greens with grilled chicken breast
Pro tips:
- •Very high protein, low fat option
- •Great if you're close to protein goals
- •Add olive oil to increase fat content
FAQs: Keto at McDonald's
What can I eat at McDonald's on keto?
The best keto options at McDonald's are bunless burgers, grilled chicken salads without dressing, and black coffee. Always skip buns, fries, and sugary sauces.
How many carbs in a Big Mac (No Bun)?
A Big Mac (No Bun) contains approximately 6g net carbs.
Can I have McDonald's breakfast on keto?
Yes - order breakfast items without buns or muffins. Sausage patties, eggs, and bacon are keto-friendly. Always ask for no bread to keep carbs low.
Does McDonald's do lettuce wraps?
McDonald's doesn't officially offer lettuce wraps, but you can ask for extra lettuce and make your own. Most locations are happy to accommodate bunless burger requests.