Egg McMUFFIN vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Egg McMUFFIN and Fast food
- Egg McMUFFIN is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, yet Fast food is richer in Vitamin B3, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Egg McMUFFIN is 44% higher.
- Egg McMUFFIN contains 3 times more Calcium than Fast food. Egg McMUFFIN contains 192mg of Calcium, while Fast food contains 62mg.
- Fast food contains less Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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.
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Calcium
+209.7%
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Phosphorus
+49.3%
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Iron
+33%
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Magnesium
+35%
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Potassium
+13.9%
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Sodium
-46.4%
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Zinc
+95.3%
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Copper
+44%
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Manganese
+51.9%
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Calcium
+209.7%
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Phosphorus
+49.3%
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Iron
+33%
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Magnesium
+35%
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Potassium
+13.9%
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Sodium
-46.4%
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Zinc
+95.3%
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Copper
+44%
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Manganese
+51.9%
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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Vitamin E
+55.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+57.7%
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Vitamin B1
+21%
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Vitamin B3
+81.1%
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Vitamin B6
+46.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.363
Equal in Folate - 80
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Vitamin E
+55.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+57.7%
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Vitamin B1
+21%
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Vitamin B3
+81.1%
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Vitamin B6
+46.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.363
Equal in Folate - 80
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+36.7%
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Other
+61.2%
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Protein
+21.1%
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Fats
+24.3%
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Carbs
+45.4%
Protein:
13.64 g
Fats:
9.66 g
Carbs:
21.67 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
2.45 g
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
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Water
+36.7%
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Other
+61.2%
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Protein
+21.1%
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Fats
+24.3%
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Carbs
+45.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-20.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+77.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.68
Saturated Fat:
3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.735 g
Saturated Fat:
4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.68 g
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Saturated Fat
-20.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+77.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.68
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
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Lactose
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Starch
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Glucose
+412.5%
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Fructose
+427.9%
Equal in Maltose - 0.57
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
Starch:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
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Glucose
+412.5%
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Fructose
+427.9%
Equal in Maltose - 0.57
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 20.57g | 29.8g |
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| Protein | 13.64g | 16.52g |
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| Fats | 9.66g | 12.01g |
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| Carbs | 21.67g | 31.5g |
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| Calories | 228kcal | 297kcal |
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| Starch | 22.87g |
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| Fructose | 0.43g | 2.27g |
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| Sugar | 2.13g | 4.88g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.7g |
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| Calcium | 192mg | 62mg |
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| Iron | 2.3mg | 3.06mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 200mg | 134mg |
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| Potassium | 173mg | 197mg |
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| Sodium | 617mg | 331mg |
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| Zinc | 1.29mg | 2.52mg |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.121mg |
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| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 20.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 51IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.59mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.262mg | 0.317mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.368mg | 0.363mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.102mg | 5.617mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg | 0.53mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg | 0.212mg |
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| Folate | 79µg | 80µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.144mg |
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| Threonine | 0.46mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.642mg |
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| Leucine | 1.13mg |
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| Lysine | 0.785mg |
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| Methionine | 0.306mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.728mg |
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| Histidine | 0.402mg |
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| Cholesterol | 165mg | 33mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.109g | 0.514g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.592g | 4.493g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.021g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.009g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.721g | 4.835g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.735g | 1.68g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.416g | 1.391g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.114g | 0.121g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | 0.009g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 132mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.901g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)