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Taco salad vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taco salad and Egg McMUFFIN

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Folate in Egg McMUFFIN is higher than in Taco salad.
  • Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily Cholesterol needs 48% more than Taco salad.
  • Taco salad contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco salad and McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN.

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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 Magnesium +30%
Contains more Potassium +21.4%
Contains less Sodium -37.6%
Contains more Copper +34.5%
Contains more Calcium +97.9%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.8%
Contains more Manganese +40.7%
Equal in Zinc - 1.29
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 58% 87% 15% 86% 16% 81% 36% 28% 31% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Potassium +21.4%
Contains less Sodium -37.6%
Contains more Copper +34.5%
Contains more Calcium +97.9%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.8%
Contains more Manganese +40.7%
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 C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +424%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.8%
Contains more Folate +88.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 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 C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +424%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.8%
Contains more Folate +88.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +37.6%
Contains more Protein +104.2%
Contains more Fats +29.5%
Contains more Carbs +81.9%
Contains more Other +53.1%
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 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 Water +37.6%
Contains more Protein +104.2%
Contains more Fats +29.5%
Contains more Carbs +81.9%
Contains more Other +53.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.592
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.721
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
45% 34% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.735 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.592
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.721

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco salad Egg McMUFFIN
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Egg McMUFFIN Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 20.57g Egg McMUFFIN
Protein 6.68g 13.64g Egg McMUFFIN
Fats 7.46g 9.66g Egg McMUFFIN
Carbs 11.91g 21.67g Egg McMUFFIN
Calories 141kcal 228kcal Egg McMUFFIN
Fructose 0.43g Egg McMUFFIN
Sugar 2.13g Taco salad
Fiber 1.1g Egg McMUFFIN
Calcium 97mg 192mg Egg McMUFFIN
Iron 1.15mg 2.3mg Egg McMUFFIN
Magnesium 26mg 20mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 200mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 210mg 173mg Taco salad
Sodium 385mg 617mg Taco salad
Zinc 1.36mg 1.29mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg 0.084mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg 0.235mg Egg McMUFFIN
Selenium 2.2µg Taco salad
Vitamin A 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin E 0.59mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1.2mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.262mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.368mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 3.102mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.836mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.145mg Egg McMUFFIN
Folate 42µg 79µg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B12 0.32µg Taco salad
Tryptophan 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 22mg 165mg Taco salad
Trans Fat 0.109g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 3.592g Taco salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.021g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Egg McMUFFIN
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 2.721g Egg McMUFFIN
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 1.735g Egg McMUFFIN
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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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Egg McMUFFIN
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
20%
Taco salad
31%
Egg McMUFFIN
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
43%
Egg McMUFFIN

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.146g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg McMUFFIN
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.

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

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.