Egg McMUFFIN vs. McDonald's Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Egg McMUFFIN and McDonald's Cheeseburger
- Egg McMUFFIN has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, McDonald's Cheeseburger is richer in Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
- Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily Cholesterol needs 43% more than McDonald's Cheeseburger.
- McDonald's Cheeseburger has 5 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Egg McMUFFIN. Egg McMUFFIN has 1.735g of Polyunsaturated fat, while McDonald's Cheeseburger has 0.355g.
- McDonald's Cheeseburger contains less Cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger.
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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
+15%
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Phosphorus
+42.9%
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Potassium
+15.6%
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Zinc
+48.1%
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Copper
+15.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.35
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Sodium - 626
Equal in Manganese - 0.23
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Calcium
+15%
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Phosphorus
+42.9%
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Potassium
+15.6%
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Zinc
+48.1%
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Copper
+15.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.35
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Sodium - 626
Equal in Manganese - 0.23
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
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+17.5%
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Vitamin B2
+41.5%
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Folate
+33.9%
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Vitamin B3
+29.8%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+17.5%
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Vitamin B2
+41.5%
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Folate
+33.9%
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Vitamin B3
+29.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+16.8%
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Fats
+22%
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Carbs
+28.3%
Equal in Protein - 12.97
Equal in Other - 2.43
Protein:
13.64 g
Fats:
9.66 g
Carbs:
21.67 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
2.45 g
Protein:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
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Water
+16.8%
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Fats
+22%
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Carbs
+28.3%
Equal in Protein - 12.97
Equal in Other - 2.43
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-19%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+388.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+33.4%
Saturated Fat:
3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.735 g
Saturated Fat:
4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.355 g
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Saturated Fat
-19%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+388.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+33.4%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+66.7%
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Glucose
+402.5%
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Fructose
+502.3%
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Lactose
+63.6%
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Maltose
+47.4%
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:
0.24 g
Glucose:
2.01 g
Fructose:
2.59 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.84 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+66.7%
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Glucose
+402.5%
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Fructose
+502.3%
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Lactose
+63.6%
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Maltose
+47.4%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 20.57g | 26.71g |
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| Protein | 13.64g | 12.97g |
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| Fats | 9.66g | 11.79g |
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| Carbs | 21.67g | 27.81g |
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| Calories | 228kcal | 263kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.43g | 2.59g |
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| Sugar | 2.13g | 6.22g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.1g | |
| Calcium | 192mg | 167mg |
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| Iron | 2.3mg | 2.35mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 140mg |
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| Potassium | 173mg | 200mg |
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| Sodium | 617mg | 626mg |
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| Zinc | 1.29mg | 1.91mg |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.097mg |
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| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin A | 243IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.59mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.262mg | 0.223mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.368mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.102mg | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg |
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| Folate | 79µg | 59µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg |
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| Cholesterol | 165mg | 35mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.109g | 0.647g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.592g | 4.435g |
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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 | 3.631g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.735g | 0.355g |
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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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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg McMUFFIN contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.843g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.