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McDonald's Spicy McChicken calories and nutrition
Also called Hot 'n Spicy McChicken.
One McDonald's Hot 'n Spicy McChicken has 390 calories, with 14 g of protein, 37 g of carbs and 21 g of fat (McDonald's USA).
Official name: Hot 'n Spicy McChicken. Serving: 1 Hot 'n Spicy McChicken. Hot ’n Spicy McChicken is the named US product. Availability varies by restaurant; this is not the Canadian Spicy McChicken or a Spicy McCrispy.
McDonald's Spicy McChicken nutrition facts
Official US amounts per serving. Any calculated serving is explicitly labeled. Calories are kilocalories (kcal).
| Nutrient | Per serving1 Hot 'n Spicy McChicken | % Daily Value | Per 100 gPublished by McDonald's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 390 | – | 279.5 |
| Total fat | 21 g | 27% | 15 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.5 g | 18% | 2.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g | – | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 14% | 28.7 mg |
| Sodium | 600 mg | 26% | 430 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 37 g | 14% | 26.5 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 7% | 1.4 g |
| Total sugars | 4 g | – | 2.9 g |
| Added sugars | 4 g | 7% | 2.9 g |
| Protein | 14 g | 28%* | 10 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% | 0 µg |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% | 14.3 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg | 10% | 1.4 mg |
| Potassium | 300 mg | 6% | 215 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | – | 0 mg |
* KaloCam calculated these percentages from the amounts above using FDA Daily Values; the brand did not publish these percentages.
Unmarked percentages are published by the brand, per stated serving. A dash means no percentage is shown.
“Not published” means a numeric amount is not given in the official information used here; it does not mean zero. Less-than amounts stay as printed. No serving weight is inferred from calories or per 100 g values.
How long to walk it off
Walking at 3 mph, a 150-lb adult burns about 3.2 calories a minute on top of what they would burn at rest. So one McDonald's Hot 'n Spicy McChicken (390 calories) takes about 123 minutes of walking, roughly 14,000 steps.
Compare calories by serving
One McDonald's Hot 'n Spicy McChicken has 390 calories, about the same as one McDonald's McChicken (390 calories).
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McDonald's Spicy McChicken questions
How many Spicy McChicken calories are in a US sandwich?
The stated US serving has 390 calories, 14 g protein, 37 g carbs and 21 g fat. Use the portion and official source shown above; other sizes and recipes differ.
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- McDonald's: Hot 'n Spicy McChicken (US; checked ).
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels.
- Walking time: the method of our walking calorie calculator (2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities; CADENCE-Adults for steps).
KaloCam isn't affiliated with McDonald's. Brand names are trademarks of their owners. US menu data from McDonald's's official nutrition information, checked Oct 25, 2026; recipes and portions vary by location and change over time.
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