U.S. menu · English · API snapshot 2026-08-06

Keto at McDonald’s: a carb-first ordering guide

The API snapshot has no substantial standard McDonald’s entrée at or below 15g net carbs. The lowest standard burger listed is a Hamburger at 29g net carbs. A bunless order may be lower, but CheckTheCarbs does not publish a made-up subtraction—verify the customized item with McDonald’s nutrition calculator.

Primary keyword volume: 1,300/monthNo GLP score copiedStandard items only

Best API-listed starting points

Standard U.S. menu entries; customization changes totals.
ItemTypeNet carbsProteinCalories
HamburgerBurgers & Sandwiches29g13g250
Double HamburgerBurgers & Sandwiches30g20g330
McDoubleBurgers & Sandwiches31g22g390
Side SaladSnacks & Sides2g1g15
Creamy Ranch SauceCondiments1g0g110

How to order

  1. Order a burger without the bunAlso skip ketchup or sweet sauces if your carb limit is tight.
  2. Avoid fries and sugary drinksChoose water, unsweetened coffee, or another zero-sugar beverage where available.
  3. Verify, do not estimateThe API rows are standard builds; use the current McDonald’s calculator for the customized total.

What to skip or verify

No substantial standard entrée in this snapshot meets the guide’s ≤15g net-carb screen. Fries, buns, breakfast breads, breaded chicken, and sweet drinks are the main traps.

Data methodology and limits

CheckTheCarbs selected complete foods and practical sides from a 2026-08-06 snapshot of the GLPFoodScore API. We use its calories, protein, total carbohydrate, fiber, and net-carbohydrate fields. We intentionally exclude its medication-oriented score, tier, and advice so this page remains a carb and keto-ordering guide.

Data boundaries: Values represent standard menu records, not laboratory testing by CheckTheCarbs. Regional recipes, portions, availability, and customization can change totals. Verify your final order with McDonald’s. See the full menu data and GLPFoodScore methodology.

Quick questions

Can you eat keto at McDonald’s?

The API snapshot has no substantial standard McDonald’s entrée at or below 15g net carbs. The lowest standard burger listed is a Hamburger at 29g net carbs. A bunless order may be lower, but CheckTheCarbs does not publish a made-up subtraction—verify the customized item with McDonald’s nutrition calculator.

Are customized totals included?

No. The table shows standard API records. We flag useful modifications but do not invent a new nutrition total by subtracting a bun or sauce.

Why might another site show a different number?

Sites may use a different serving, menu version, recipe, or subtraction rule. This page states its snapshot date and shows net carbs as total carbohydrate minus fiber.