Lowest-Calorie McDonald's Meals (2026): Every Item Ranked

The lowest-calorie item at McDonald's (above a few calories) is Iced Tea, Large, at 5 calories. The table below ranks the 30 lowest-calorie items on the US menu, with protein so you can find filling, lighter options. The list includes sides and drinks as well as mains.

Lowest-calorie items at McDonald's (US menu)

Ranked from fewest calories upward, with protein, carbs, and fat for each item:

#	Item	Category	Calories	Protein (g)	Carbs (g)	Fat (g)
1	Iced Tea, Large	Beverages	5	1	0	0
2	Ketchup Packet	Toppings & Ingredients	10	0	2	0
3	Apple Slices	Appetizers & Sides	15	0	4	0
4	Spicy Buffalo Sauce	Toppings & Ingredients	30	0	1	3
5	Honest Kids Appley Ever After Organic Juice Drink	Beverages	35	0	9	0
6	Newmans Own Low Fat Balsamic Vinaigrette	Toppings & Ingredients	35	0	5	1.5
7	Kiddie Cone	Desserts	45	1	5	1
8	Tangy Barbeque Sauce	Toppings & Ingredients	45	0	11	0
9	Yoplait Go Gurt Low Fat Strawberry Yogurt	Appetizers & Sides	50	3	8	0.5
10	Honey Mustard Sauce	Toppings & Ingredients	50	0	6	3
11	Newmans Own Low Fat Family Recipe Italian Dressing	Toppings & Ingredients	50	0	8	1.5
12	Sweet N Sour Sauce	Toppings & Ingredients	50	1	11	0
13	Honey	Toppings & Ingredients	50	0	12	0
14	Big Mac Sauce	Toppings & Ingredients	70	0	1	7
15	Habanero Ranch Sauce	Toppings & Ingredients	80	1	5	7
16	Mayonnaise	Toppings & Ingredients	90	0	0	10
17	POWERade Mountain Berry Blast, Small	Beverages	90	0	22	0
18	Sweet Tea, Extra Small	Beverages	90	0	21	0
19	Powerade Mountain Berry Blast, Extra Small	Beverages	90	0	22	0
20	Sweet Tea, Small	Beverages	90	0	21	0
21	Signature Sauce	Toppings & Ingredients	100	0	3	9
22	1% Low Fat Milk Jug	Beverages	100	8	12	2.5
23	French Fries, Kids	Fried Potatoes	110	1	15	5
24	Sweet Tea, Medium	Beverages	110	0	28	0
25	Sprite, Extra Small	Beverages	110	0	29	0
26	Creamy Ranch Sauce	Toppings & Ingredients	110	0	1	12
27	Fanta Orange, Extra Small	Beverages	120	0	33	0
28	Fanta Orange, Large	Beverages	120	0	33	0
29	Fanta Orange, Medium	Beverages	120	0	33	0
30	McCafe Cappuccino w/ Whole Milk, Small	Beverages	120	6	9	6

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Source and method

These figures come from Nutrola's 1.8M+ RD-verified food and restaurant database and reflect the US menu of McDonald's, so portion sizes and recipes can differ in other countries. Values are per item as served and are indicative, since menus and recipes change over time.

Frequently asked questions

What is the lowest-calorie item at McDonald's?

Iced Tea, Large is among the lowest at 5 calories on the US menu.

What can I eat at McDonald's on a diet?

Pick from the lowest-calorie items above, favour grilled proteins and salads, and watch dressings, sauces, and sugary drinks, which add calories quickly.

Does McDonald's have low-calorie options?

Yes. The ranking above lists 30 items under the chain's lighter end, including sides and drinks alongside mains.

Summary

For a lighter choice at McDonald's, start with Iced Tea, Large at 5 calories. Log it in Nutrola to keep the rest of your day on track.