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Egg McMUFFIN vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Egg McMUFFIN and Cheeseburger?

  • Egg McMUFFIN is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, while Cheeseburger is higher in Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 41% higher.
  • Cheeseburger has 2 times less Calcium than Egg McMUFFIN. Egg McMUFFIN has 192mg of Calcium, while Cheeseburger has 119mg.
  • Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol.

We used McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 Calcium +61.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 58% 87% 15% 86% 16% 81% 36% 28% 31% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Contains more Calcium +61.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
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%

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 E +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.4%
Contains more Folate +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.363
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.4%
Contains more Folate +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.363

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +36.1%
Contains more Other +16.1%
Contains more Protein +21%
Contains more Fats +52.4%
Contains more Carbs +29.3%
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
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
Contains more Water +36.1%
Contains more Other +16.1%
Contains more Protein +21%
Contains more Fats +52.4%
Contains more Carbs +29.3%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +23.9%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +340%
Contains more Fructose +351.2%
Contains more Lactose +118.2%
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
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
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +23.9%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +340%
Contains more Fructose +351.2%
Contains more Lactose +118.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Egg McMUFFIN Cheeseburger
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 Egg McMUFFIN Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 20.57g 26.03g Cheeseburger
Protein 13.64g 16.51g Cheeseburger
Fats 9.66g 14.72g Cheeseburger
Carbs 21.67g 28.03g Cheeseburger
Calories 228kcal 308kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 0.43g 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 2.13g 4.88g Egg McMUFFIN
Fiber 1.1g 2g Cheeseburger
Calcium 192mg 119mg Egg McMUFFIN
Iron 2.3mg 2.71mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 20mg 26mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 200mg 161mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 173mg 196mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 617mg 515mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 1.29mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.084mg 0.111mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.235mg 0.316mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.59mg 0.52mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B1 0.262mg 0.293mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.368mg 0.363mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 3.102mg 5.217mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.836mg 0.545mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.145mg 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Folate 79µg 70µg 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 165mg 43mg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.109g 0.57g Egg McMUFFIN
Saturated Fat 3.592g 6.473g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DHA 0.021g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.01g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 2.721g 5.413g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.735g 1.658g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.004g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.416g 1.322g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.114g 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg McMUFFIN Cheeseburger
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
31%
Egg McMUFFIN
44%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Egg McMUFFIN
56%
Cheeseburger

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