McDonald's Meals Under 500 Calories (2026)
The 10 highest-protein McDonald's items at 500 calories or less — eat light without losing the protein, with prices for every pick.
#1 Ranked 2026
Double Cheeseburger — $3.99
Burgers & Sandwiches · 440 calories · 25g protein
View Double Cheeseburger details →Full Ranking — Top 10 Meals Under 500 Calories
| Rank | Item | Price | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Double CheeseburgerBurgers & Sandwiches | $3.99 | 440 cal | 25g |
| 2 | 10-piece McNuggetsChicken McNuggets & Meals | $5.89 | 450 cal | 25g |
| 3 | Double CheeseburgerValue Menu — $1 $2 $3 Dollar Menu | $3.99 | 440 cal | 25g |
| 4 | 6-piece McNuggets Happy MealHappy Meal | $7.29 | 485 cal | 23g |
| 5 | McDoubleBurgers & Sandwiches | $3.59 | 400 cal | 22g |
| 6 | McDoubleValue Menu — $1 $2 $3 Dollar Menu | $3.59 | 400 cal | 22g |
| 7 | Hamburger Happy MealHappy Meal | $5.99 | 475 cal | 20g |
| 8 | Sausage McMuffin with EggBreakfast Menu | $5.29 | 480 cal | 19g |
| 9 | 4-piece McNuggets Happy MealHappy Meal | $6.99 | 395 cal | 18g |
| 10 | Egg McMuffinBreakfast Menu | $5.49 | 310 cal | 17g |
How We Ranked These McDonald's Items
This ranking is computed automatically from the McDonald's menu in our structured database — every item is filtered and sorted by price, protein, calories, and value using structured data from official menu sources. Rankings update when the underlying menu data is refreshed. Prices are approximate national averages and may vary by location.
Meals Under 500 Calories — FAQ
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