McDonald's

McChicken

How we scoreGLP Dining Editorial Team

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Directly supported by an official nutrition row.

Protein

14g

Calories

390

Carbs

38g

Fat

21g

Sugar

4g

Fiber

1g

Sodium

560mg

Protein Density

3.6%

Order it like this

Order the McChicken if you want a current sandwich row with more calories and fat than the Hamburger.

Open restaurant guide

Why this is a strong fit

Steady default for a normal day

Best bet

This stays lighter and easier to back out of if fullness hits early.

Watch-out

Fat is the main watch-out here. This could feel heavier if symptoms are active or appetite drops midway through.

Backup move

Backup move: if this starts to feel heavier than expected, switch your next meal to a gentler protein option with fewer extras.

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When to avoid or modify

  • !higher fat
  • !Higher fat may trigger symptoms for some GLP-1 users; consider a lower-fat variant.

After the meal

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Log whether this meal worked, felt too heavy, or became a repeat-safe option. This stays local on this device for now.

VerifiedFreshness: reviewed 2026-03-28Official nutrition evidence

Verified. Directly supported by an official nutrition row and current review metadata.