Egg McMUFFIN vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Egg McMUFFIN and Hamburger?
- Egg McMUFFIN is higher in Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, yet Hamburger is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
- Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 39% more.
- Egg McMUFFIN has 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Hamburger. While Egg McMUFFIN has 0.836mg of Vitamin B5, Hamburger has only 0.31mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Hamburger is lower.
We used McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain types in this article.
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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
+88.2%
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Phosphorus
+47.1%
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Iron
+25.2%
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Potassium
+30.6%
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Sodium
-32.9%
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Zinc
+122.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Copper - 0.091
Equal in Manganese - 0.217
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Calcium
+88.2%
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Phosphorus
+47.1%
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Iron
+25.2%
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Potassium
+30.6%
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Sodium
-32.9%
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Zinc
+122.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Copper - 0.091
Equal in Manganese - 0.217
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 C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+20.7%
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Vitamin B2
+47.2%
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Vitamin B5
+169.7%
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Folate
+41.1%
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Vitamin B3
+73%
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Vitamin B6
+40%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+20.7%
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Vitamin B2
+47.2%
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Vitamin B5
+169.7%
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Folate
+41.1%
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Vitamin B3
+73%
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Vitamin B6
+40%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+23.2%
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Other
+36.9%
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Protein
+25.2%
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Fats
+48.7%
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Carbs
+11.2%
Protein:
13.64 g
Fats:
9.66 g
Carbs:
21.67 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
2.45 g
Protein:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
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Water
+23.2%
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Other
+36.9%
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Protein
+25.2%
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Fats
+48.7%
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Carbs
+11.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-29.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+356.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+101.9%
Saturated Fat:
3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.735 g
Saturated Fat:
5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.38 g
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Saturated Fat
-29.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+356.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+101.9%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+81.8%
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Lactose
+153.8%
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Glucose
+190%
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Fructose
+372.1%
Equal in Maltose - 0.6
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
2.03 g
Lactose:
0.13 g
Maltose:
0.6 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+81.8%
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Lactose
+153.8%
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Glucose
+190%
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Fructose
+372.1%
Equal in Maltose - 0.6
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 20.57g | 23.2g |
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| Protein | 13.64g | 17.08g |
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| Fats | 9.66g | 14.36g |
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| Carbs | 21.67g | 24.1g |
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| Calories | 228kcal | 295kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.43g | 2.03g |
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| Sugar | 2.13g | 4.15g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 0.9g |
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| Calcium | 192mg | 102mg |
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| Iron | 2.3mg | 2.88mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 136mg |
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| Potassium | 173mg | 226mg |
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| Sodium | 617mg | 414mg |
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| Zinc | 1.29mg | 2.87mg |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.091mg |
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| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.217mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.59mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.262mg | 0.217mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.368mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.102mg | 5.365mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg | 0.203mg |
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| Folate | 79µg | 56µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.206mg |
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| Threonine | 0.666mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.716mg |
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| Leucine | 1.319mg |
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| Lysine | 1.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.37mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg |
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| Valine | 0.823mg |
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| Histidine | 0.505mg |
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| Cholesterol | 165mg | 47mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.109g | 0.814g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.592g | 5.096g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.021g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.721g | 5.495g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.735g | 0.38g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.416g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.114g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.504g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.