19+ Keto At McDonald's menu items under 5 NET CUBS (2024)

Whether you're traveling, in a hurry, or just don't want to give up the beloved fast food chain, there are many ways you can order low carb and keto at McDonald's! That's why I taste tested and put together a list of all the keto options you can get at McDonald's for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! All of these ideas all have less than 5 net carbs and cost less than $7.

Low Carb Keto-menu-items bij McDonald's

So I know what you're thinking when you come across this article:

“Keto options atMcDonald's, Joe? Really?"

But listen to me!

While McDonald's isn't everyone's first choice when it comes to good low-carb fast food, following your keto diet can be helpful if youtravelerof isat a speed.

Additionally, not everyone has access to quality ingredients (especially during these times) or the spare time to cook at home, so this can be a challenge.fast and practicaloption for when you need it!

McDonald's can be great toonostalgic!

So if you're like me, you might want to get a taste of itclassicMcDonald's hot dog patty while still maintaining your low-carb diet.

So have I convinced you yet?

Good.

Now let's get to the list!

What to Avoid for Keto at McDonald's

Drinks and desserts

The first thing you want to avoid is...Soft drinkbecause they are packed with sugar and unnecessary carbohydrates and calories.

However, you can choose oneDiet sodayes of grace0 net carbs.

There are some more sweet menu items on the McDonald's menuisInmilkshakes- That's another no-go.

Finally you want to stay away from itsugar-free coffeepossibilities.

They may be sugar-free, but they are not carb-free.

You can order insteadblack coffeeand take yours with youlow-carb sweetenerslike itStevia,Turn, OfMonk fruit.

Bread and breaded goods

Naturally,Brood,Inbreadeditems are completely excluded.

It meansSandwiches,biscuit,muffins,wrappers,bagels, or something else breadedChicken nuggetsIncrispy chicken sandwiches.

That said, you can easily replace any sandwiches or wraps with mineketo cloud bread,keto-sandwichbrood, ofketo-tortilla's!

You can make them in advance; you only need a few basic supplies, and they're great tooQuick and easy!

Sauces and dressings

Of course you also want to prevent thatFrench friesInketchup.And ketchup is running lowEVERY SANDWICHso make sureALWAYS ASK NO KETCHUP!

Instead of ketchup on your burger you can order thismustardofmayonnaise,which have both0 net carbs!

Oh, and if you made any of my recipes like mineKeto BBQ-kipor mylow carb meatloaf, you probably already have keto-friendlyketchupis everywhere! So just bring your own.

The same way as ketchupsalatdressingoptions - they add a lot of unnecessary carbohydrates and calories.

I recommendMake your ownusing the available dipping sauces.

Ofcreamy ranch dipping sauceInbuffalo dipping sauceboth have only1 net carbohydrate.

You can mix them to make a delicious dishSpicy ranch dressing with few carbohydratesto add to your burgers or salads!

Using the McDonald's App for Keto Orders

My biggest pro tip for anyone following the Keto diet is to order viaMcDonald's mobile appLike I did.

It's the best way to get all the details of your, let's face it, kind of complicated keto order right, and it'ssuper practicalthen all you have to do is pick it up!

Moreover, there are usually someaccompaniston the app that can save you a little extra money that you wouldn't know if you just used the drive-thru.

Keto breakfast options on the McDonald's menu

McDonald'sbreakfast menuis so popular that it has become a day-long event in many places. Here are some breakfast items you can order and how to make them keto!

1. Worst McMuffin

To make the classic Keto McMuffin, simply order itwithout muffin.

What you end up with is asausage pattysupplemented by onea slice of cheese.

The price comes out to$ 1,89and alone has2 net carbs! And in terms of calories you are looking at approx260 calories

By the way, I think this is the perfect time to beat yoursketo cloud bread!

2. Egg McMuffin

To make the Egg McMuffin keto, order thiswithout muffin.You'll get one eventuallyround egg,ost, and a littleCanadian bacon.

Although it is slightly more expensive4,00 USD, you get some of itpure proteinof the round egg.

By the way, the round egg only has that1 carbohydrate, what makes itlowest carbohydrate egg optionI McDonald's!

Moreover, it is the only egg product at McDonald'sfreshly prepared on site!

All in all, if you order your Egg McMuffin like this, it will end up being the same3 net carbsIn260 calories.

Pro tip, try combining this Egg McMuffin order with one of theseketo-yoghurtto complete your breakfast.

3. McMuffin met worst, no no kaas

Next up is the ultimate McMuffin order, the Sausage, Egg and Cheese Muffin.

When you order this fromno muffin, you get the classic McDonald'ssausage patty, Around egg, and aa slice of cheese.

Op2,00 USD, You getbest valuecompared this to the other McMuffin options.

And it's all just that way3 net carbsIn340 calories.

Honestly, this beats the Egg McMuffin in my opinion.I just lovesausage patty–tastefulIntasteful!

This keto McMuffin is also perfect for thisKeto-smoothie recept. So if you want to make the ultimate keto breakfast yourself, give that combination a try.

4. Egg cookies

So another trendy breakfast menu item at McDonald's has to be thatcookie sandwich.

And you can make any low-carb keto cracker sandwich just by ordering themwithout the cookie.

If you order the egg biscuit like that, you get a McDonald'sfolded egg- I'll call itfluffy egg.Either way, this Keto McDonald's order will be just2 net carbsand just70 calories.

It's also worth noting that this is priced2,29 USD.

So honestly, a bit steep for an egg.

With you, I would go for the other cookie varieties I talk about below for a better price.

But if you try to go likefew carbohydratesInlow calorie contentpossibly this is the best choice of the McDonald's breakfast menu!

By the way, check out this list for more keto breakfast ideashealthy grain options. There are a lot of good low-carb options.

5. Sausage biscuits

This low-carb breakfast option actually comes fromdollar less, so it only costs you1,00 USD!

Again, you would like to order itno crackersso you get a regular McDonald'ssausage patty– of which you can sandwich a few piecesketo-brood– kl1 net carbohydrateIn190 calories.

If you want, you can also order onea slice of cheeseto add on top (you can also do this for the first cookie) for oneextra carbohydrates.

6. Bacon, egg and cheese biscuits

McDonald's ordered cookies for thiswithout cookie, you will receive onelightly folded egg, somebacon, and a littlemelted cheesebefore I alt3,99 USD.

All in all, it's all normal2 net carbsand just180 calories.

Not too shabby for a keto bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit, right?!

What I liked about this combination of bacon, egg and cheese was thatfantastic bacon- fetchsmoked and saltythe taste matched it wonderfullyrich cheeseInsoft, fluffy egg.

It hits the spot!

7. Sausage, egg and cheese biscuits

Just like the previous cookie, withno crackers, you get some of itfluffy eggInmelted cheese here.

The biggest difference is McDonald'ssausage patty, which adds up to the total price4,39 USD.

Honestly, I enjoyed it even if the price is a bit highnostalgiaof thistasty McDonald's breakfast sausage. In combination with tHefluffy and delicious egg,Insoft melted cheese, it reminds me of my childhood.My grandmother took me to McDonald's as a child and that was always my order.

Anyway, if you compare this to the Bacon, Egg & Cheese combination, both are absolutewinners– but the sausage version gets a few extra points for nostalgia.

By the way, this menu item comes true3 net carbsIn270 calories.

8. McGriddle with bacon, egg and cheese

Of course, no McDonald's breakfast menu would be complete without the McGriddle!

But of course we also order themno griddle cookies.

In short, you get a piece of itdelicious bacon, Alightly folded egg, and a littleost.

And the price adds up to3,99 USDmet3 net carbsIn270 calories– pretty much the same as the cookie!

9. Worstburrito

So McDonald's didn't have this when I went, but I know if you order thiswithout the tortilla shell(use minketo-tortilla'sinstead!), as it turns out4 net carbs.

And if you order it withwithout cheese, you can reduce it to normal3 net carbs!

That being said,as far asoftakengoit's $1.29.

Keto Burger Options at McDonald's

Of course, we will also talk about McDonald's burgers and how you can make them low-carb and keto-friendly!

A pro tip for all these menu items below is to order themno bun and no ketchup.

You can order them from someextra shredded lettuceofside salahto make a complete meal!

Or you can also replace the bun with some homemade keto bread.

I highly recommend thisketo cloud bread– it has the right shape and texture to mimic a burger bun, and it does0 net carbs!

1. Hamburger

This classic McDonald's menu item is another decent budget option if you want to eat keto at McDonald's!

As always, orderwithout bun and ketchup.

This rule applies toall burgersthat follows in the rest of this list - NO KETCHUP, NO SANDWICHES!

What you get for$ 1is ahamburger pattymetpickles,prayer, Inui.

Although you have to keep in mind that the burger you get isn't exactly the highest quality meat we've hadisorder fromdollar less.

Like I said, my pro tip for doing this is worth ordering oneside salahor someextra shredded lettuceto make onehamburgersalade!

And then you can always throw some awaymustard,mayo, of die enespicy buffalo ranchmix I previously recommended for the dressing.

All said, this is what comes out0 net carbs- add1 net carbohydrateif you add shredded lettuce and1 net carbohydratefor all the keto-friendly dips you add – and just90 calories!

2. Cheeseburger

So if you do this keto, you get onebeef patty,ost,mustard,ui, Inpickles.

It all comes out$ 1,49Unpleasant2 net carbsIn140 calories.

Cheeseburgers really are a great comfort food – I even have an easy oneKeto cheeseburger casserole recipeon my blog - so this would be great among someketo-broodor as onecheeseburgersalat!

3. McDouble

Nastypure protein, you can get the McDouble instead of the cheeseburger – you get tooost,mustard,pickles, Inuibut with something addedprayerIntwice as much beef!

Op$ 1,89, you only pay $0.40 more than the cheeseburger, which is a pretty good deal.

In short, McDoublewithout buns or ketchupher3 net carbsIn220 calories.

4. Double cheeseburger

Another affordable keto option at McDonald's comes from$ 2menu.

For the extra 11 øre you getsame ingredients as McDoublebut withtwice as much cheese!

This order is also3 net carbsand has a slightly higher calorie count290 calories.

5. Triple cheeseburger

If you can spare another dollar, you can get the Triple Cheeseburger for itextra beef. I think the best feature of this order is being able to pick up a salad and make it-inlarge cheeseburger salad!

Seriously, just because$3you end up with onetonOf food.

Besides, that's just how it is3 net carbs!

And if you also count your calorie intake, you arrive at approx360 calories.

6. Kwartpounder

Honestly, this should be minefavoriteketo option of everything I've tried on the McDonald's menu so far.

Minus buns and ketchup, You getprayer,pickles,ui,mustard,ost, and a waybetterquality beef patty.

Honestly, this is one of the nicer burgers on this list!

Op5,29 USDIt's obviously not the cheapest burger at McDonald's, but the quality of the patty definitely makes a difference, so I recommend giving it a try!

It's also normal3 net carbsIn310 calories.

7. Double quarter pounder

So along comes the Double Quarter Pounder (why don't they just call it the Half Pounder!?)two quality steaks,two slices of cheese, and the usualprayer,pickles,ui, Inmustard- all the good.

Now you get a lotmore meatbut pays a premium for it6,99 USDor actually $7 - just something to keep in mind!

All said, this is what comes out4 net carbsIn520 calories.

8. Big Mac

Last but not least there is the famous Big Mac.

And you can do this keto easily. Order it with youno bowlIningen big mac sauce– the sauce adds 2g extra carbohydrates!

What you end up with is2 slices of cheese,prayer,ui,pickles, and aa few beef patties.

Something that surprised me was that you get thatsame beef pattieslike burgers fromdollar less!

So of course you want to go for the Quarter Pounder in terms ofbeef quality.

Especially because at5,19 USD, there is only a price difference of 10 cents.

Besides, if youisbuy the Big Mac, you can sub in itmayofor the big mac sauce and save some carbs.

And if you order a McDonald's Big Mac this way, it will have approx3 net carbsIn240 calories.

Keto chicken and salad options at McDonald's

There were actually a few things I couldn't order at McDonald's because products are a little harder to come by these days.

But if yoube able toget these at your McDonald's, I've included my pro tips for making them keto, and their total carb count below!

1. Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich

As I mentioned, McDonald's chicken nuggets and crispy chicken sandwiches are not allowed on the keto diet.

But if you really want thatkip, you can get an artisanal grilled chicken sandwich.

Then just order itno bowlbefore I alt2 net carbs!

And FYI, this sandwich costs $4.39.

2. Bacon Ranch Grilled Chicken Salad

McDonald's didn't have any salads available when I went, but I highly recommend trying thisbacon and chicken saladif you get the chance!

To make it keto, order fromwithout cheese,no tomato, Inno clothes- you can orderranch dipping saucereplacing exactly1 net carbohydrate!

By the way, this salad will cost you $4.59

3. Side salad

Like I said, you should definitely consider adding oneside salahon all your hamburger orders at McDonald's if you can!

They are greatfew carbohydratesInlow calorie content. And you can make it a super onequick hamburger bowlofhamburger salad.

Be sure to order your salad with itno tomatoesto make it right1 net carbohydrate!

It must be the same with the tomatoes2 net carbs.

Inregarding the pricego,it's $1.59.

Other Keto Options on the Go

If you haven't read it yet, I recommend you read my other article about itketo options at taco bell!

To be honest, I found a lot morelarge valueorders there compared to my move to McDonald's.

And also when you pass byWalmart, I have a good list of themketo snack ideas at walmart. The list has a LOT of really good onesfast, easy and travel friendly on the goketo snack options – and while you're at it, you might want to check out some of theselow carb beer options.

And of course ifStarbucksis your thing, I've put together a complete list of them allbest keto drinks and snacksyou can also go there.

Oh, and I recently did a splitthe best Keto orders at Chick-Fil-AInMetro.

They are also definitely worth checking out.

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Anyway, I hope this list helps you on your keto journey!

As always, sound offcommentsif you've tried any of these keto options at McDonald's or if you havemore ideasfor posts like this one you'd like to see!