Prices last updated: October 28, 2026
The right dipping sauce can make or break an order of McNuggets. McDonald’s offers a rotating lineup of sauces, and each McNuggets order includes one or more for free. Here is every McDonald’s sauce available in October 2026, with typical prices for extras and calories.
McDonald’s sauce prices and calories
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Tangy BBQ Sauce | $0.35 | 45 |
| Sweet 'N Sour Sauce | $0.35 | 50 |
| Creamy Ranch Sauce | $0.40 | 110 |
| Honey Mustard Sauce | $0.40 | 60 |
| Spicy Buffalo Sauce | $0.25 | 30 |
| Hot Mustard Sauce | $0.35 | 60 |
| Mighty Hot Sauce | $0.35 | 25 |
| Creamy Chili Dip | $0.50 | 110 |
| Big Mac Sauce (dip cup) | $0.50 | 90 |
| Honey | $0.25 | 50 |
| Ketchup Packet | Free | 10 |
Typical U.S. prices, last checked October 28, 2026. Prices vary by location. How we check prices.
Most popular McDonald’s sauces
- Tangy BBQ: the best seller, sweet and smoky.
- Sweet ‘N Sour: the original McNuggets sauce, made with apricot and peach.
- Hot Mustard: a cult favorite that fans campaigned to bring back.
- Creamy Ranch: the go-to for cooling down Spicy McNuggets.
- Big Mac Sauce: sold in dip cups at participating restaurants and great with fries.
How many sauces come with McNuggets?
A 4-piece or 6-piece usually comes with one sauce, a 10-piece with two, a 20-piece with three and a 40-piece with five. Extra sauces typically cost 25 to 50 cents each. In the app you can add or remove sauces before you pay.
See the full Chicken McNuggets price list or browse the rest of the chicken menu.
Sauces FAQ
Are McDonald's sauces free?
McNuggets orders include a set number of sauces for free (usually one or two). Extra sauces typically cost about 25 to 50 cents each.
Can you buy Big Mac sauce at McDonald's?
Many participating restaurants sell Big Mac Sauce in dip cups, and you can add it to any sandwich in the app.