Egg McMUFFIN vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Egg McMUFFIN and Roast beef sandwich different?
- Egg McMUFFIN is richer in Calcium, Folate, and Vitamin B2, while Roast beef sandwich is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily need of Cholesterol 45% more than Roast beef sandwich.
- Egg McMUFFIN contains 3 times more Calcium than Roast beef sandwich. Egg McMUFFIN contains 192mg of Calcium, while Roast beef sandwich contains 55mg.
- Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol.
McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain types were used 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
+249.1%
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Iron
+14.8%
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Magnesium
+15%
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Potassium
+29.5%
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Zinc
+76%
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Copper
+29.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Equal in Sodium - 653
Equal in Manganese - 0.234
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Calcium
+249.1%
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Iron
+14.8%
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Magnesium
+15%
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Potassium
+29.5%
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Zinc
+76%
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Copper
+29.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Equal in Sodium - 653
Equal in Manganese - 0.234
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
+37.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+20.7%
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Vitamin B2
+28.2%
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Folate
+54.9%
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Vitamin B3
+40%
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Vitamin B6
+48.3%
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Vitamin E
+37.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+20.7%
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Vitamin B2
+28.2%
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Folate
+54.9%
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Vitamin B3
+40%
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Vitamin B6
+48.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+11.2%
Equal in Fats - 10.3
Equal in Carbs - 22.21
Equal in Water - 49.91
Equal in Other - 2.41
Protein:
13.64 g
Fats:
9.66 g
Carbs:
21.67 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
2.45 g
Protein:
15.17 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
22.21 g
Water:
49.91 g
Other:
2.41 g
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Protein
+11.2%
Equal in Fats - 10.3
Equal in Carbs - 22.21
Equal in Water - 49.91
Equal in Other - 2.41
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+46.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.399
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.762
Saturated Fat:
3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.735 g
Saturated Fat:
3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.762 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+46.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.399
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.762
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
+235%
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Fructose
+248.8%
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Maltose
+75.4%
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:
17.65 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.34 g
Fructose:
1.5 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+∞%
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+∞%
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Glucose
+235%
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Fructose
+248.8%
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Maltose
+75.4%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 20.57g | 20.91g |
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| Protein | 13.64g | 15.17g |
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| Fats | 9.66g | 10.3g |
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| Carbs | 21.67g | 22.21g |
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| Calories | 228kcal | 244kcal |
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| Starch | 17.65g |
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| Fructose | 0.43g | 1.5g |
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| Sugar | 2.13g | 3.84g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 192mg | 55mg |
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| Iron | 2.3mg | 2.64mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 200mg | 200mg | |
| Potassium | 173mg | 224mg |
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| Sodium | 617mg | 653mg |
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| Zinc | 1.29mg | 2.27mg |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.109mg |
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| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.234mg |
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| Selenium | 18.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 8IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.59mg | 0.43mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1IU |
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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 | 0.287mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.102mg | 4.343mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg | 0.215mg |
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| Folate | 79µg | 51µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg |
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| Cholesterol | 165mg | 30mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.109g | 0.389g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.592g | 3.399g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.021g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.008g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.721g | 3.987g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.735g | 1.762g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.416g | 1.465g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.114g | 0.152g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | 0.01g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.193g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg McMUFFIN contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
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 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.