McDonald’s McCrispy UK – Nutrition & Ingredients
McDonald’s McCrispy is one of the most popular chicken burgers on the UK menu, built around a 100% chicken breast fillet in a crispy coating, iceberg lettuce, black pepper mayo and a sesame topped sourdough-style bun. According to McDonald’s UK Menu, and typically priced a little higher than the standard McChicken thanks to its bigger fillet and premium bun. As with most McDonald’s items, exact pricing varies by restaurant and platform.
2421 kJ | 578 kcal
Price: £ 6.79
McDonald’s McCrispy Calories and Nutrition
| Nutritional Information | Per Portionper portion | %RI (Adult)% daily value for an adult |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kJ)Energy inkJ | 2031 | 24% RI*24% daily value |
| Energy (kcal)Energy inkcal | 484 | 24% RI*24% daily value |
| fat (g)fat ingrams | 18 | 26% RI*26% daily value |
| of which saturated (g)of which saturated ingrams | 2.0 | 10% RI*10% daily value |
| carbohydrates (g)carbohydrates ingrams | 53 | 20% RI*20% daily value |
| of which sugar (g)of which sugar ingrams | 6.9 | 8% RI*8% daily value |
| fibre (g)fibre ingrams | 3.7 | |
| protein (g)protein ingrams | 26 | 52% RI*52% daily value |
| salt (g)salt ingrams | 1.9 | 32% RI* |
What Is McDonald’s McCrispy?
It is built around a whole chicken breast fillet coated in a crunchy, seasoned batter, rather than the smaller reformed patty used in the classic McChicken. It’s topped with crisp iceberg lettuce and black pepper mayo, then finished with a sesame-topped, sourdough-style bun with a denser, chewier texture than a standard bun. It replaced the long-running Chicken Legend on the McDonald’s UK menu in October 2022 and has remained a permanent fixture since.
McCrispy Nutrition
McDonald’s UK publishes full nutritional breakdowns (fat, saturates, carbohydrates, sugars, fibre, protein and salt) for every item via its online nutrition calculator, updated as recipes change. The verified energy value for the McCrispy is 2421 kJ | 578 kcal per portion. For the detailed macro breakdown, check McDonald’s UK’s nutrition calculator directly before ordering, as these figures can shift with recipe updates. In broad terms, the fried coating and mayo contribute a meaningful share of the calories, while the chicken breast fillet provides most of the protein.
McCrispy vs Spicy McCrispy
Both burgers share the same base as the McCrispy, but the sauces are a real contrast. The regular one contains black pepper mayo, so it has a creamy taste with a light pepper taste. The Spicy one is targeted at those who want more heat. Its spicy sauce transforms the essence of the burger while preserving the crispy chicken breast filet.
Quick Comparison
| Burger | Chicken Style | Main Sauce/Flavour | Overall Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCrispy | Crispy chicken breast fillet | Black pepper mayo | Crunchy, savoury and balanced |
| Spicy McCrispy | Crispy chicken breast fillet | Spicy sauce | Crunchy with added heat |
| Cheese & Bacon McCrispy | Crispy chicken breast fillet | Cheese and bacon flavours | Richer and more indulgent |
| McChicken | Chicken patty | Mayonnaise | Simpler and more traditional |
Ingredients
The core components: a chicken breast fillet in a seasoned, crunchy coating; a sesame topped, sourdough style bun; crisp iceberg lettuce; and black pepper mayo. The coating gives the burger its crunch, while the mayo adds a creamy, gently spiced contrast.
McCrispy Meal
It is available as a meal with fries and a drink. Medium meals typically start from around £7.99, with large meals around £8.79–£8.89, though this varies by restaurant. Adding fries and a drink naturally pushes the total calorie count well above the burger’s 578 kcal check the app’s nutrition calculator for an exact combined total based on your chosen sides and drink.
Availability
It is a permanent, year-round item on the McDonald’s UK menu. It’s available across the day at participating restaurants, both instore and via McDelivery.