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

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What are the differences between Hot dog and Egg McMUFFIN?

  • 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.
  • Hot dog has 2 times more Saturated Fat than Egg McMUFFIN. While Hot dog has 7.666g of Saturated Fat, Egg McMUFFIN has only 3.592g.

We used Frankfurter, meat and McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN 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 Copper +15.5%
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%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Equal in Zinc - 1.29
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 58% 87% 15% 86% 16% 81% 36% 28% 31% 0%
Contains more Copper +15.5%
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%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Equal in Zinc - 1.29

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 B6 +14.5%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.5%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Contains more Protein +32.9%
Contains more Carbs +419.7%
Equal in Water - 52.58
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
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
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Contains more Protein +32.9%
Contains more Carbs +419.7%
Equal in Water - 52.58

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hot dog Egg McMUFFIN
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 Hot dog Egg McMUFFIN Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 20.57g Egg McMUFFIN
Protein 10.26g 13.64g Egg McMUFFIN
Fats 25.76g 9.66g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 21.67g Egg McMUFFIN
Calories 290kcal 228kcal Hot dog
Fructose 0.43g Egg McMUFFIN
Sugar 2.13g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 1.1g Egg McMUFFIN
Calcium 99mg 192mg Egg McMUFFIN
Iron 1.09mg 2.3mg Egg McMUFFIN
Magnesium 15mg 20mg Egg McMUFFIN
Phosphorus 206mg 200mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 173mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sodium 1090mg 617mg Egg McMUFFIN
Zinc 1.2mg 1.29mg Egg McMUFFIN
Copper 0.097mg 0.084mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg 0.235mg Egg McMUFFIN
Selenium 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.59mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.262mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.368mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 3.102mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.836mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.145mg Hot dog
Folate 6µg 79µg 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 77mg 165mg Hot dog
Trans Fat 0.109g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 7.666g 3.592g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.021g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Egg McMUFFIN
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 2.721g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 1.735g 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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Hot dog Egg McMUFFIN
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
29%
Hot dog
31%
Egg McMUFFIN
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
43%
Egg McMUFFIN

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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/nutrients
  2. Egg McMUFFIN - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173307/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.