McDonald's on Keto - KetoTuxedo.com

you are on the Keto diet and wondering if you can still enjoy a meal at McDonald’s. We are here to help! You can definitely find some Keto-friendly options on the menu.

As a Keto enthusiast, I’ve had my fair share of dining at McDonald’s, and I’ve found some delicious options that won’t kick me out of ketosis. Let me walk you through it! First things first, when you’re on Keto, you want to avoid anything with carbs, especially refined carbs like bread, rice, and pasta. So, say goodbye to the burger buns and the fries. But don’t worry, there are still plenty of options available to Keto at McDonald’s. See McDonald’s entire menu below, complete with directions of how to order and how many carbs it contains.

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I have categorized the menu items into three categories based on their compatibility with the ketogenic diet.

“Keto-friendly” at McDonald’s

Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit (no biscuit): 2g carbs
Sausage Biscuit (no biscuit): 1g carbs
Sausage McMuffin with Egg (no muffin): 1g carbs
Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese (no bun): 5g carbs
Quarter Pounder with Cheese (no bun): 4g carbs
Double Cheeseburger (no bun): 2g carbs
Cheeseburger (no bun): 1g carbs
Hamburger (no bun): 1g carbs
McDouble (no bun): 2g carbs
Filet-O-Fish (no bun): 8g carbs
Bacon Ranch Grilled Chicken Salad (no breaded chicken): 9g carbs
Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad (no tortilla strips): 11g carbs
Side Salad (no croutons): 2g carbs
Unsweetened Iced Tea: 0g carbs
Coffee (black): 0g carbs
Iced Coffee (black): 1g carbs

Suggestions to make items more keto-friendly:

Ask for no bun or biscuit on sandwich items.
Ask for no breaded chicken on salads.
Avoid adding high-carb toppings like ketchup, honey mustard, or sweet and sour sauce.

“Keto Okay” at McDonald’s

Egg McMuffin (no muffin): 3g carbs
Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles (no McGriddle cakes): 5g carbs
Sausage McGriddles (no McGriddle cakes): 6g carbs
Sausage McMuffin (no muffin): 1g carbs
Big Mac (no bun): 6g carbs
McChicken (no bun): 4g carbs
Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich (no bun): 4g carbs
Chicken McNuggets (grilled or crispy, without sauce): 10g carbs for 4 pieces
Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken (no croutons): 6g carbs
Bacon Ranch Salad with Grilled Chicken (no breaded chicken): 10g carbs
Fries (small): 29g carbs
Diet Coke: 0g carbs
Unsweetened Iced Tea with Lemon: 0g carbs

Suggestions to make items more keto-friendly:

Ask for no bread, bun, or McGriddle cakes on sandwich items.
Avoid adding high-carb toppings like ketchup, mayonnaise, or sweet and sour sauce.
Choose grilled chicken instead of breaded chicken on salads.

“Not Keto-Friendly” at McDonald’s

Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich: 48g carbs
Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Tenders (4 pieces): 17g carbs
Chicken McNuggets (4 pieces with sauce): 12g carbs
McGriddles (sausage, egg & cheese): 42g carbs
Hotcakes (with syrup and margarine): 95g carbs
Hash Browns: 15g carbs
Oatmeal (with toppings): 32g carbs
Caramel Frappé (large): 88g carbs
Mocha Frappé (large): 93g carbs
McCafé Frappés (other than sugar-free vanilla, large): 85-105g carbs
Smoothies (small to large, depending on flavor): 44-74g carbs
Milkshakes (small to large, depending on flavor): 54-119g carbs
Soda (regular, medium to large, depending on flavor): 39-63g carbs

Unfortunately, many items in this category are high in carbs and not suitable for the ketogenic diet. It’s best to avoid these items altogether or find alternative options from the “Keto-friendly” or “Keto Okay” categories.

Keeping Keto With Fast Food

It’s important to keep in mind that everyone’s nutritional needs and dietary preferences are different, so what works for one person may not work for another. If you’re following a ketogenic diet, it’s always a good idea to read nutrition labels and ingredient lists carefully, and to ask for modifications or substitutions when ordering fast food to make it more compatible with your diet.