WERE YOU ONE of the lucky ducks to snag yourself a free McMuffin in McDonald’s in Ireland this morning?

Do you have a bit of melty cheese left on your chin after devouring one whole?

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But what’s the damage?

According to McDonald’s Ireland, a sausage and egg McMuffin contains 430 calories per serving. To burn that off, you would need to…

• Go on a brisk 2-hour walk 
• Swim freestyle laps for over 1 hour
• Do some vigorous work on the rowing machine for 52 minutes
• Go rollerskating for 63 minutes

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Meanwhile, a bacon and egg McMuffin is a slightly leaner affair and has 345 calories. To shake that off, you can…

• Go for an 86 minute bike ride 
• Or a 44 minute jog
• Bate a punching bag for 1 hour 

As always, it’s worth remembering that the number of calories burned is contingent on a number of factors, including height and weight.

Also, the occasional dirty breakfast never did anyone any harm.

All figures included here are based on a person who weighs 130lbs. For further information, visit here.

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