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Egg McMUFFIN vs. Wendy's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Egg McMUFFIN and Wendy's hamburger?

  • Egg McMUFFIN is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, while Wendy's hamburger is higher in Zinc, Copper, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 43% higher.
  • Wendy's hamburger has 6 times less Calcium than Egg McMUFFIN. Egg McMUFFIN has 192mg of Calcium, while Wendy's hamburger has 34mg.
  • Wendy's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol.

We used McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese types in this comparison.

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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 +464.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.2%
Contains more Manganese +25.7%
Contains more Iron +18.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.7%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Zinc +91.5%
Contains more Copper +65.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
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 11% 103% 13% 45% 18% 52% 68% 47% 25% 100%
Contains more Calcium +464.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.2%
Contains more Manganese +25.7%
Contains more Iron +18.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.7%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Zinc +91.5%
Contains more Copper +65.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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 C +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.275
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.225
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% 0% 0% 2% 69% 48% 61% 21% 27% 0% 182% 23%
Contains more Vitamin C +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.275
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.225

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +28.8%
Contains more Other +59.1%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Equal in Protein - 12.63
Equal in Fats - 10.6
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
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 g
Contains more Carbs +28.8%
Contains more Other +59.1%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Equal in Protein - 12.63
Equal in Fats - 10.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.689
45% 34% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.735 g
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.55 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.689

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +159.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +185%
Contains more Fructose +207%
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
81% 8% 9%
Starch: 11.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +159.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +185%
Contains more Fructose +207%

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 Wendy's hamburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg McMUFFIN Wendy's hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 20.57g 15.52g Egg McMUFFIN
Protein 13.64g 12.63g Egg McMUFFIN
Fats 9.66g 10.6g Wendy's hamburger
Carbs 21.67g 16.82g Egg McMUFFIN
Calories 228kcal 213kcal Egg McMUFFIN
Starch 11.52g Wendy's hamburger
Fructose 0.43g 1.32g Wendy's hamburger
Sugar 2.13g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1.1g 1.3g Wendy's hamburger
Calcium 192mg 34mg Egg McMUFFIN
Iron 2.3mg 2.73mg Wendy's hamburger
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Egg McMUFFIN
Phosphorus 200mg 103mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 173mg 195mg Wendy's hamburger
Sodium 617mg 395mg Wendy's hamburger
Zinc 1.29mg 2.47mg Wendy's hamburger
Copper 0.084mg 0.139mg Wendy's hamburger
Manganese 0.235mg 0.187mg Egg McMUFFIN
Selenium 18.2µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin E 0.59mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.5mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B1 0.262mg 0.275mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.368mg 0.205mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 3.102mg 3.225mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.836mg 0.336mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.145mg 0.114mg Egg McMUFFIN
Folate 79µg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B12 1.45µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 9µg Wendy's hamburger
Tryptophan 0.133mg Wendy's hamburger
Threonine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Isoleucine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Leucine 0.827mg Wendy's hamburger
Lysine 0.769mg Wendy's hamburger
Methionine 0.24mg Wendy's hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.461mg Wendy's hamburger
Valine 0.524mg Wendy's hamburger
Histidine 0.301mg Wendy's hamburger
Cholesterol 165mg 35mg Wendy's hamburger
Trans Fat 0.109g Wendy's hamburger
Saturated Fat 3.592g 3.689g 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 4.077g Wendy's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.735g 1.55g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Egg McMUFFIN Wendy's hamburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Egg McMUFFIN
36%
Wendy's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Egg McMUFFIN
48%
Wendy's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.097g)
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.
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. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/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.