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Cheeseburger vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cheeseburger and Egg McMUFFIN?

  • Cheeseburger is richer in Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron, while Egg McMUFFIN is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 41% higher.
  • Egg McMUFFIN has 2 times less Zinc than Cheeseburger. Cheeseburger has 2.49mg of Zinc, while Egg McMUFFIN has 1.29mg.
  • Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +17.8%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -16.5%
Contains more Zinc +93%
Contains more Copper +32.1%
Contains more Manganese +34.5%
Contains more Calcium +61.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 58% 87% 15% 86% 16% 81% 36% 28% 31% 0%
Contains more Iron +17.8%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -16.5%
Contains more Zinc +93%
Contains more Copper +32.1%
Contains more Manganese +34.5%
Contains more Calcium +61.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.4%
Contains more Folate +12.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.368
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 12% 0% 4% 66% 85% 59% 51% 34% 60% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.4%
Contains more Folate +12.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.368

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21%
Contains more Fats +52.4%
Contains more Carbs +29.3%
Contains more Water +36.1%
Contains more Other +16.1%
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
14% 10% 22% 53% 2%
Protein: 13.64 g
Fats: 9.66 g
Carbs: 21.67 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 2.45 g
Contains more Protein +21%
Contains more Fats +52.4%
Contains more Carbs +29.3%
Contains more Water +36.1%
Contains more Other +16.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.735
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
45% 34% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.735 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.735

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +340%
Contains more Fructose +351.2%
Contains more Lactose +118.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +23.9%
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
19% 19% 20% 15% 27%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.43 g
Lactose: 0.33 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +340%
Contains more Fructose +351.2%
Contains more Lactose +118.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +23.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheeseburger Egg McMUFFIN
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Egg McMUFFIN Opinion
Net carbs 26.03g 20.57g Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 13.64g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 9.66g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 21.67g Cheeseburger
Calories 308kcal 228kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g 0.43g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 2.13g Egg McMUFFIN
Fiber 2g 1.1g Cheeseburger
Calcium 119mg 192mg Egg McMUFFIN
Iron 2.71mg 2.3mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 20mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 161mg 200mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 196mg 173mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 515mg 617mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 2.49mg 1.29mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.084mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.235mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.59mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.262mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.368mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 3.102mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.836mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.145mg Cheeseburger
Folate 70µg 79µg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B12 0.76µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 43mg 165mg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.57g 0.109g Egg McMUFFIN
Saturated Fat 6.473g 3.592g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.021g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.002g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.006g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 2.721g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 1.735g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.01g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 1.416g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.114g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.012g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Egg McMUFFIN
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Cheeseburger
31%
Egg McMUFFIN
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
43%
Egg McMUFFIN

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.881g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 122mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients
  2. Egg McMUFFIN - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173307/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.