McDonald’s Bariatric Friendly Food

McDonald’s Menu Items for After Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass Surgery

When any of us think of fast food establishments, the first restaurant that comes to mind is the iconic golden arches, McDonald’s. McDonald’s has grown into a global brand and is committed to their values and innovation. The restaurant is loved by the masses and visited by 68 million customers every day.

McDonald’s restaurants have always been known for their hamburgers, french fries and soft drinks. Over the years they have grown their menu to include; happy meals, sandwiches and breakfast.

So, who’s craving Mickey D’s? What should you order at McDonald’s Menu after undergoing gastric sleeve surgery? Which foods are bariatric friendly to post gastric and post bypass surgery patients? The bariatric surgery nutritionist at Renew Bariatrics located in Mexico shares items and macronutrients from McDonald’s menu for their approved for their post-op bariatric surgery patients:  

Bariatric Friendly McDonalds Breakfast and Sides 

Nutrition Facts	Apple Slices	Side Salad	Cuties	Egg White Delite McMuffin	Fruit and Maple Oatmeal	Sausage Burrito
Calories	15	15	35	260	260	300
Cal Fat	0	0	0	70	40	140
Fat	0	0	0	8	4	16
Carbs	4	3	8	29	49	26
Fiber	0	1	0	2	5	1
Sugar	3	1	6	3	18	2
Protein	0	1	0	16	6	13
Phase Approval	5	5	5	5	4	5

• Apple Slices- Crispy and juicy snack of real apple slices.
• Side Salad- Freshly prepared side salad with crisp chopped romaine, baby spinach, baby kale, red leaf lettuce, ribbon cut carrots, tasty grape tomatoes. 
• Cuties- Fresh tangerine fruit.
• Egg White Delite McMuffin- Grade A egg white on a toasted english muffin topped with real butter and add lean Canadian bacon and melty American cheese. 
• Fruit and Maple Oatmeal- Two full servings of whole-grain oats and a touch of cream. It’s loaded with red and green apples, cranberries and two varieties of raisins for a hearty, wholesome breakfast of whole-grain oatmeal and fruit.
• Sausage Burrito- Scrambled egg, sausage, melty cheese, green chiles, and onions, all wrapped in a soft tortilla.

McDonald’s Bariatric Friendly Main Menu

Nutrition Facts	4 Piece  Chicken  Nugget	6 Piece Chicken Nugget	Hamburger	Ranch Snack Wrap w/ Grilled Chicken	Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Calories	180	270	250	270	380
Cal Fat	100	140	70	110	60
Fat	11	16	8	12	7
Carbs	11	16	31	25	44
Fiber	1	1	2	1	3
Sugar	0	0	6	2	11
Protein	10	15	13	16	37
Phase Approval	5	5	5	5	5

• 4 Piece Chicken Nugget- Tender, juicy Chicken McNuggets are made with 100% white meat chicken and no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
• 6 Piece Chicken Nugget- Tender, juicy Chicken McNuggets are made with 100% white meat chicken and no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
• Hamburger- 100% pure beef patty seasoned with  salt and pepper, then topped with pickles, chopped onions, ketchup and mustard. 
• Ranch Snack Wrap w/ Grilled Chicken- A tender and juicy all white meat chicken filet made with real buttermilk. Topped with  ranch dressing, iceberg lettuce, jack and cheddar cheeses wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
• Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich- Grilled chicken breast sandwich made with all white meat chicken fillet and perfectly marinated for juicy flavor. Layered with leaf lettuce and sliced roma tomato, and topped with mayo, all on our delectable artisan sandwich roll.

McDonald’s Bariatric Friendly Salads

Nutrition Facts	Premium Asian Salad w/o Chicken	Premium Asian Salad w/Grilled Chicken	Premium Bacon Ranch Salad w/o Chicken	Premium Bacon Ranch Salad w/ Grilled Chicken	Premium Southwest Salad w/o Chicken	Premium Southwest Salad w/Grilled Chicken
Calories	140	320	190	320	220	350
Cal Fat	70	120	110	120	90	100
Fat	7	14	12	14	10	12
Carbs	13	8	9	9	26	27
Fiber	5	3	3	3	6	6
Sugar	7	3	3	4	9	9
Protein	7	42	14	42	8	37
Phase Approval	5	5	5	5	5	5

• Premium Asian Salad w/o Chicken- Romaine lettuce, baby spinach, carrots, baby kale, lollo rossa lettuce, red leaf lettuce, red oak lettuce, red tango lettuce, red romaine lettuce, red butter lettuce.
•  Premium Asian Salad w/ Grilled Chicken- Chicken filet made with all white meat chicken, romaine lettuce, baby spinach, carrots, baby kale, lollo rossa lettuce, red leaf lettuce, red oak lettuce, red tango lettuce, red romaine lettuce, red butter lettuce.
• Premium Bacon Ranch Salad w/o Chicken- Chopped romaine, baby spinach, baby kale, red leaf lettuce, ribbon cut carrots, grape tomatoes, and jack and cheddar cheeses, applewood smoked bacon.
• Premium Bacon Ranch Salad w/ Grilled Chicken- Chicken filet made with all white meat chicken grilled and seasoned. Layered on top of  chopped romaine, baby spinach, baby kale, red leaf lettuce, ribbon cut carrots, grape tomatoes, and jack and cheddar cheeses, applewood smoked bacon.
• Premium Southwest Salad w/o Chicken- Crisp chopped romaine, baby spinach, baby kale, red leaf lettuce and ribbon cut carrots, with black beans, roasted corn and tomatoes, and poblano peppers. Topped with cheddar and jack cheeses, chili-lime tortilla strips and cilantro. 
• Premium Southwest Salad w/ Grilled chicken- Chicken fillet grilled and seasoned, with black beans, roasted corn and tomatoes, and poblano peppers. Topped with cheddar and jack cheeses, chili-lime tortilla strips and cilantro. All atop chopped romaine, baby spinach, baby kale, red leaf lettuce and ribbon cut carrots. 

Bariatric Friendly Meal Selections

Breakfast:

1. Egg White Delite McMuffin
2. Fruit and Maple Oatmeal

Lunch:

1. Ranch Snack Wrap With Grilled Chicken
2. Premium Asian Salad With Grilled Chicken 

Dinner:

1. Premium Southwest Salad With Grilled Chicken
2. Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Extra Hungry:

1. Premium Bacon Ranch Salad With Grilled Chicken and Apple Slices

McDonalds History

In 1948 The McDonald Brothers re-opened their restaurant marketing it as a self service drive-in restaurant in San Bernardino California. Their menu is focused on the staple of a 15 cent hamburger. The success of this restaurant led the brothers to franchise their business concept.

McDonalds has been dominating the industry as an American symbol for classic hamburgers for decades. Currently the company has over 36,000 restaurants in over 100 nations.

More Information About Renew Bariatrics

For more information about weight loss surgery in Tijuana and Mexico and to find out if you’re a candidate, contact Renew Bariatrics at 844-736-3963 to book a free consult for a bariatric surgery  appointment.