How to use your Points at McDonald’s
Our handy guide on how to make the best choices at McDonald’s when you're using your Points Budget.

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 or the chicken McNuggets that remind you of your childhood. 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 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 Point
Apple pie: 8 Points
Soft serve cone: 8 Points
New Zealand:
French Fries (small) 7 Points
Apple slices: 0-1 Point
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