We tried McDonald's Snack Wraps in the US and UK. We can see why the British are up in arms about the 'downgraded' item.

• McDonald’s just relaunched its fan-favorite Snack Wrap in the UK.
• Fans were left disappointed by the “downgraded” menu item.
• We tried the US and UK versions of McDonald’s Snack Wraps to see how they compare.

The wraps began disappearing from menus in 2016 and were officially discontinued in 2020. A petition calling for their return later drew more than 18,000 signatures.

The US Snack Wraps contain 390 calories for the ranch version and 380 for the spicy version, and cost $2.99 each.

When ordering in the app, you can upgrade the Snack Wrap to a medium meal deal for $11.09, which includes a drink and fries.

In the US, they come in two varieties — spicy and ranch.

This is arguably the biggest difference compared to the new UK version, along with the addition of shredded cheese.

Our US-based reporter Erin tried both wraps and was impressed by the amount of sauce in each.

Both wraps are made with McDonald’s new chicken tenders, which launched in the US in May 2025.

The spicy Snack Wrap packed more heat than Erin expected.

The lettuce tasted fresh, and Erin was impressed by how substantial the wraps were. Though billed as snack-sized, one was filling enough for a quick lunch.

The spicy sauce had a noticeable kick without being overwhelming — enough heat to earn its name.

She also enjoyed the ranch version of the Snack Wrap.

The ranch version tasted lighter but still packed plenty of flavor. Its creamy sauce balanced the fresh lettuce and crispy chicken tender, while the shredded cheese added a mild savory note and a little extra texture to each bite.

The tortilla wrap itself also seemed lighter and less doughy in the US.

We can see why McDonald’s fans across the pond are disappointed by this new release.

While both reporters were excited to try the Snack Wraps, we felt a little let down by the UK version.

The key differences between the US and UK versions of the snack wrap are the absence of cheese in the UK version and fewer flavor options, which ended up greatly affecting our final takeaways.

While Erin would — and has — order these snack wraps again after their first launch, Roya wasn’t so sure, given the bland flavor profile, less-than-satisfactory presentation, and mediocre distribution of ingredients.

When it comes to Snack Wraps, McDonald’s fans might have to head to the US to get the tastiest version possible.