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Updated 11 August 2026

McDonald's Sweet 'N Sour Sauce
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McDonald's Sweet 'N Sour Sauce

$0.39 50 Cal 0g protein

McDonald's Sweet 'N Sour blends flavors of apricot and peach flavors with savory spices and leaves a slight lingering heat. This sauce is the perfect Chicken McNuggets dipping sauce when you want something slightly sweet with a touch of heat.

Checked across 3 restaurants, $0.35 to $0.50.

4.5 · 8 ratings

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Nutritional Facts

Per serving · Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Total50kcal
Protein0g0%
Carbs11g4%
Fat0g0%
NutrientAmount% DV
Calories50kcal3%
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g—
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium160mg7%
Total Carbohydrates11g4%
Dietary Fiber0g0%
Total Sugars10g20%
Added Sugars9g18%
Protein0g0%
Calcium2mg0%
Iron0mg0%
Potassium35mg1%
Caffeine0mg—
Nutritional values come from McDonald's published data and may vary by location or customisation. Updated 11 August 2026. Compare this item against the rest of the menu with the nutrition calculator.

McDonald's Sweet 'N Sour Sauce Complete Information

A McDonald's Sweet 'N Sour Sauce costs $0.39 a pot and carries 50 calories. An apricot and peach base with vinegar and spices, and one of the two original 1983 McNuggets sauces.

Most people assume it is a Chinese style sweet and sour, and it is not: the fruit underneath is apricot and peach rather than pineapple, which is why it tastes closer to a chutney than to a takeaway sauce. That fruit base is also why it works on breaded chicken specifically, cutting the fat in a way the tomato sauces do not. At 50 calories it is one of the lighter pots on the card, matching Tangy Barbeque and coming in well under the 110 calorie Creamy Ranch. Pair it with a 4 piece Chicken McNuggets, or with McCrispy Strips if you want more chicken under it.

Health Insight

At 50 calories, this one is on the lighter side of the menu.

Lighter alternative: Spicy Buffalo Sauce on the same menu comes in at 30 calories. See Spicy Buffalo Sauce

What Is in a McDonald's Sweet 'N Sour Sauce?

20 ingredients, exactly as McDonald's lists them.

  • High Fructose Corn Syrup
  • Water
  • Apricot Puree Concentrate And/or Peach Puree Concentrate
  • Distilled Vinegar
  • Contains 2% Or Less: Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Wheat, Salt)
  • Salt
  • Modified Food Starch
  • Sherry Wine Powder
  • Dextrose
  • Soybean Oil
  • Xanthan Gum
  • Spices
  • Sodium Benzoate (Preservative)
  • Natural Flavors
  • Garlic Powder
  • Cellulose Gum
  • Dried Chili Peppers
  • Onion Powder
  • Caramel Color
  • Extractives Of Paprika (Color)
Ingredient statements are published by McDonald's and can change without notice. Regional suppliers mean a restaurant near you may use a slightly different formulation.

How to Make a Sweet 'N Sour Sauce at Home?

The apricot base is what makes this taste like the McDonald's version rather than a generic sweet and sour, and jam is the shortcut that gets you there in ten minutes.

15 min5 prep, 10 cookEasydifficulty8 potsyield
Servings8

Ingredients0 of 8

Sauce

Method0 of 4 steps

Tips

  • Apricot first, peach second. A reversed ratio changes the flavor noticeably.
  • The soy sauce is not optional; without it the sauce is one dimensional sweetness.
  • The sieve is cosmetic. Decide if you want it to look right or taste better.

Variations

  • Add a pinch of chilli flakes for a sweet and hot version.
  • Use pineapple jam instead for the takeaway style sauce people expect this to be.
  • Stir in a teaspoon of grated fresh ginger for considerably more bite.

Serve cold with nuggets or strips. A restaurant pot is $0.39 and this makes about eight.

Allergen Information

This item may contain the following allergens

  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Allergen information for the Sweet 'N Sour Sauce is based on McDonald's standard recipe. Cross contamination is possible in restaurant kitchens, so tell staff about any allergy before you order.

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Sweet 'N Sour Sauce Questions

How much is Sweet 'N Sour Sauce at McDonald's?

A pot is $0.39, a median from live restaurant listings with the range shown above. Counter nugget orders include a sauce allowance; delivery orders charge from the first pot.

What is in Sweet ’N Sour Sauce?

An apricot and peach base with vinegar and savoury spices. It is not a pineapple based takeaway style sauce, which surprises people. The complete published statement is in the recipe section on this page.

How many calories in Sweet ’N Sour Sauce?

50 calories a pot, one of the lighter options on the card and level with Tangy Barbeque at 45.

Which sauce is the most popular?

By volume ordered, Tangy Barbeque at $0.37 and this one, the two 1983 originals. Honey Mustard at $0.37 usually wins informal polls.

Is it the same as Chinese sweet and sour?

No. The fruit underneath is apricot and peach rather than pineapple, and it carries less cornflour, so it is thinner and sharper. It reads closer to a fruit chutney than to a takeaway sauce.

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