PPG's blunt read on Root Beer (Small): about $2.14 and ~178 cal before you negotiate with a drive-thru mic. Listed sample: $2.14 USD (estimate) · about 178 calories (estimate). Your local McDonald's board may differ by store, tax, and date.
Fountain Root Beer Medium educational estimate. Fountain lineup varies by store. Small size educational estimate. High-contrast estimate plate — not an official quote.
Price context for Root Beer (Small)
Independent guides show ranges because franchise restaurants set many figures. Use $2.14 as a planning anchor for Root Beer (Small), then verify on the board or trusted app for your ZIP code. Price Plate Guide does not sync to restaurant POS systems.
Calories & build variables
The ~178 calorie estimate assumes a standard public build. Removing sauces, upsizing drinks, or adding protein can move the total substantially. Treat this as a hypothesis for Root Beer (Small), not a lab assay.
When shoppers compare this item
People open Root Beer (Small) when they want a familiar beverages option. Compare cents and calories against sibling cards in the same filter chip on our homepage—curiosity metrics, not medical advice.
Customization literacy
Plain builds reduce surprises. Extra cheese, bacon, guacamole, or premium protein usually change both price and calories. Ask locally about upcharges before you assume a modification is free.
Allergen & cross-contact reminder
Shared kitchens mean risk. Price Plate Guide cannot certify allergens for any McDonald's restaurant. Speak with staff and use official allergen resources.
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Site-specific note (PPG/fountain-root-beer-medium-small · seed 37): PPG would rather under-promise than sound like a national price list. For Root Beer (Small), that means weighing the $2.14 estimate against your real appetite and the beverages alternatives on Price Plate Guide.
Site-specific note (PPG/fountain-root-beer-medium-small · seed 1b): If the number looks tidy, remember tidy is still estimated. For Root Beer (Small), that means weighing the $2.14 estimate against your real appetite and the beverages alternatives on Price Plate Guide.
Site-specific note (PPG/fountain-root-beer-medium-small · seed 8d): Combo Math category exists because upsells hide in plain sight. For Root Beer (Small), that means weighing the $2.14 estimate against your real appetite and the beverages alternatives on Price Plate Guide.
Site-specific note (PPG/fountain-root-beer-medium-small · seed 46): Amber warnings are a design choice about humility, not official caution icons. For Root Beer (Small), that means weighing the $2.14 estimate against your real appetite and the beverages alternatives on Price Plate Guide.
Site-specific note (PPG/fountain-root-beer-medium-small · seed a3): PPG would rather under-promise than sound like a national price list. For Root Beer (Small), that means weighing the $2.14 estimate against your real appetite and the beverages alternatives on Price Plate Guide.
Site-specific note (PPG/fountain-root-beer-medium-small · seed d1): If the number looks tidy, remember tidy is still estimated. For Root Beer (Small), that means weighing the $2.14 estimate against your real appetite and the beverages alternatives on Price Plate Guide.
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