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Egg McMUFFIN vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Egg McMUFFIN and Hot dog?

  • Egg McMUFFIN is richer than Hot dog in Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B5, Calcium, and Manganese.
  • Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 29% more.
  • Egg McMUFFIN has 13 times more Folate than Hot dog. While Egg McMUFFIN has 79µg of Folate, Hot dog has only 6µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Hot dog is lower.

We used McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and Frankfurter, meat 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.
Contains more Calcium +93.9%
Contains more Iron +111%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -43.4%
Contains more Manganese +422.2%
Contains more Copper +15.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 206
Equal in Zinc - 1.2
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 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Contains more Calcium +93.9%
Contains more Iron +111%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -43.4%
Contains more Manganese +422.2%
Contains more Copper +15.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 206
Equal in Zinc - 1.2

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 E +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +376.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.7%
Contains more Folate +1216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.5%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +376.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.7%
Contains more Folate +1216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.9%
Contains more Carbs +419.7%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Equal in Water - 56.31
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
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Protein +32.9%
Contains more Carbs +419.7%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Equal in Water - 56.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +318.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.8%
45% 34% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.735 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +318.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.8%

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 Hot dog
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg McMUFFIN Hot dog Opinion
Net carbs 20.57g 4.17g Egg McMUFFIN
Protein 13.64g 10.26g Egg McMUFFIN
Fats 9.66g 25.76g Hot dog
Carbs 21.67g 4.17g Egg McMUFFIN
Calories 228kcal 290kcal Hot dog
Fructose 0.43g Egg McMUFFIN
Sugar 2.13g Hot dog
Fiber 1.1g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Calcium 192mg 99mg Egg McMUFFIN
Iron 2.3mg 1.09mg Egg McMUFFIN
Magnesium 20mg 15mg Egg McMUFFIN
Phosphorus 200mg 206mg Hot dog
Potassium 173mg 152mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sodium 617mg 1090mg Egg McMUFFIN
Zinc 1.29mg 1.2mg Egg McMUFFIN
Copper 0.084mg 0.097mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.235mg 0.045mg Egg McMUFFIN
Selenium 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin E 0.59mg 0.19mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B1 0.262mg 0.055mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B2 0.368mg 0.121mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 3.102mg 2.665mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B5 0.836mg 0.31mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.145mg 0.166mg Hot dog
Folate 79µg 6µg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B12 1.57µg Hot dog
Tryptophan 0.111mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 165mg 77mg Hot dog
Trans Fat 0.109g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 3.592g 7.666g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DHA 0.021g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Monounsaturated Fat 2.721g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 1.735g 4.404g Hot dog
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.416g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - ALA 0.114g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Egg McMUFFIN

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Egg McMUFFIN Hot dog
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
29%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Egg McMUFFIN
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN contains less Sodium (difference - 473mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.