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Egg McMUFFIN vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Egg McMUFFIN and Nachos

  • Egg McMUFFIN is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, yet Nachos are higher in Vitamin E .
  • Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily Cholesterol needs 54% more than Nachos.
  • Egg McMUFFIN contains 8 times more Folate than Nachos. While Egg McMUFFIN contains 79µg of Folate, Nachos contain only 10µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Nachos are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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 +204.8%
Contains more Iron +206.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +31.3%
Contains more Manganese +25.7%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Potassium +109.2%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 198
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 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Calcium +204.8%
Contains more Iron +206.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +31.3%
Contains more Manganese +25.7%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Potassium +109.2%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 198

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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Nachos
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +392.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Folate +690%
Contains more Vitamin E +591.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.1
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 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +392.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Folate +690%
Contains more Vitamin E +591.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +215.7%
Contains more Water +40.6%
Contains more Other +31%
Contains more Fats +122.6%
Contains more Carbs +61.1%
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
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +215.7%
Contains more Water +40.6%
Contains more Other +31%
Contains more Fats +122.6%
Contains more Carbs +61.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +415.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.5%
45% 34% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.735 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +415.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +32.5%
Contains more Lactose +393.9%
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
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +32.5%
Contains more Lactose +393.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg McMUFFIN Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 20.57g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 13.64g 4.32g Egg McMUFFIN
Fats 9.66g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 21.67g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 228kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Fructose 0.43g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Sugar 2.13g 2.17g Egg McMUFFIN
Fiber 1.1g 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 192mg 63mg Egg McMUFFIN
Iron 2.3mg 0.75mg Egg McMUFFIN
Magnesium 20mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 200mg 198mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 173mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 617mg 313mg Nachos
Zinc 1.29mg 0.86mg Egg McMUFFIN
Copper 0.084mg 0.064mg Egg McMUFFIN
Manganese 0.235mg 0.187mg Egg McMUFFIN
Selenium 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 0.59mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1.1mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B1 0.262mg 0.123mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B2 0.368mg 0.133mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 3.102mg 0.63mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B5 0.836mg 0.38mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.145mg 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 79µg 10µg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B12 0.07µg Nachos
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Cholesterol 165mg 3mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.109g 0.058g Nachos
Saturated Fat 3.592g 2.173g Nachos
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 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 1.735g 5.04g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.416g 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.114g 0.617g Nachos
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0g Egg McMUFFIN

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Egg McMUFFIN Nachos
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
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Egg McMUFFIN
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.419g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN 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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.