How to use your Points at McDonald’s

Ask around, and you’ll probably find that most people have a favourite menu item from McDonald’s. Maybe it’s their fries that remind you of road trips, chicken McNuggets that remind you of your childhood, or the classic cheeseburger that may remind you of hangovers! No matter where you are, chances are there’s a McDonald’s nearby—and at WeightWatchers® McDonald’s is still on the menu.

From breakfast to dinner, there are plenty of options on the McDonald’s menu that you can fit into your Points Budget.

Use our guide next time you stop under the golden arches to help you make the healthiest or the best choices based on sticking to your Points Budget:

Sweet and savoury breakfasts

Bacon and Egg McMuffin from McDonald’s is between 7 and 9 Points.

Australia:

• Bacon and Egg McMuffin: 7 Points
• Sausage McMuffin: 11 Points
• Hash Brown: 4 Points
• Plain Hotcakes: 11 Points

New Zealand:

• Bacon and Egg McMuffin - 8 Points
• Sausage and Egg McMuffin - 10 Points
• Hash Brown: 4 Points
• Plain Hotcakes: 11 Points

Classic menu items

Chicken nuggets from McDonald’s is 8 Points

Australia:

• Hamburger: 8 Points
• Filet-o-Fish Burger: 9 Points
• Cheeseburger: 11 Points
• Chicken ‘n’ Cheese Burger: 14 Points
• 6-piece Chicken McNuggets: 8 Points
• McChicken Burger: 13 Points

New Zealand:

• Hamburger: 8 Points
• Filet-o-Fish Burger: 10 Points
• Cheeseburger: 11 Points
• McChicken Burger: 12 Points
• 6-piece Chicken McNuggets: 7 Points

Lighter options

Australia:

• Wholemeal Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap: 5 Points
• Classic Grilled Chicken Salad: 5 Points

New Zealand:

• Wholemeal Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap: 5 Points

Sides and desserts

McDonald’s fries are 6 Points

Australia:

• French Fries (small): 6 Points
• Apple slices: 0-1 Points
• Apple pie: 8 Points
• Soft serve cone: 8 Points

New Zealand:

• French Fries (small) 7 Points
• Apple slices: 0-1 Points
• Apple pie: 10 Points
• Soft serve cone: 7 Points

Drinks and coffee*

Skim cappuccino from McDonald’s is 2 Points

Australia:

• Black coffee: 0 Points
• Cappuccino on skim, soy or almond milk (small): 2 Points
• Hot chocolate on skim, soy or almond milk (small): 6 Points
• Black tea : 0 Points
• Iced latte with skim milk (small): 6 Points
• Frozen coke no sugar (small): 0 Points

New Zealand:

• Black coffee: 0 Points
• Cappuccino on skim, soy or almond milk (small): 2 Points
• Hot Chocolate with mini marshmallows on skim, soy or almond milk (small): 7 Points
• Black tea: 0 Points
• Frozen coke no sugar (small): 0 Points
• Chai latte on skim, soy or almond milk: 6 Points

*Points values are based on small-size beverages