McDonald's Snack Wraps are back. Are they healthy?
The beloved menu item, which was phased out nationally in 2016, is available in two flavors: spicy and ranch.
Customers can get the Snack Wrap a la carte or as a combo meal, which includes two Snack Wraps, a medium fry and a drink of choice. The wrap costs $2.99 a la carte.
The Snack Wrap will be available daily after breakfast hours.
As fans rush to get a fresh taste of the wrap's much anticipated return, here's what to know about their calories and nutritional information − and how they compare to a Big Mac or a Quarter Pounder with Cheese.
Snack Wraps are back: What to know, when you can order it from McDonald's
What is in a McDonald's Snack Wrap?
The Snack Wrap features one of McDonald's new McCrispy Strips, topped with shredded lettuce and shredded cheese and wrapped in a soft flour tortilla, according to the chain.
Snack Wrap nutritional information: How many calories are in each wrap?
The McDonald's website provides a basic breakdown of the wraps' nutritional information. Swapping the crispy chicken with grilled chicken might make a slightly healthier option.
It also contain 28 grams of carbohydrates and 17 grams of protein.
This version of the wrap features chicken topped with shredded lettuce, shredded cheese and ranch sauce wrapped in a soft white flour tortilla.
It also contains 22 grams of carbohydrates and 18 grams of protein.
This version of the wrap contains spicy buffalo sauce instead of ranch.
How does a Snack Wrap compare to a Big Mac?
The Big Mac features two beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, processed cheese, pickles and onions on a toasted sesame seed bun, according to McDonald's.
The popular menu item contains 570 calories, 32 grams of fat and 920 milligrams of sodium, according to the chain, with 46 grams of carbohydrates and 24 grams of protein.
These figures represent almost double the amount of calories, fat and sodium as a Ranch Chicken Snack Wrap with crispy chicken.
How does a Snack Wrap compare to a Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
The Quarter Pounder with Cheese features a quarter pound of beef, two slices of melty processed cheese on a sesame seed bun, according to the chain.
The sandwich contains 530 calories, 27 grams of fat and 1,050 milligrams of sodium, in addition to 41 grams of carbohydrates and 29 grams of protein.
How does a Snack Wrap compare to Chicken McNuggets or McCrispy Strips?
According to McDonald's, there are 410 calories in a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets and 830 calories in a 20-piece.
The 10-piece serving has 23 grams of protein and 24 grams of total fat, while the 20-piece has 46 grams of protein and 49 grams of total fat.
There are 350 calories in a 3-piece McCrispy Strips and 460 calories in a 4-piece, according to McDonald's.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.
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