Cheeseburger vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Cheeseburger and Egg McMUFFIN?
- Cheeseburger is richer in Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron, while Egg McMUFFIN is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
- Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 41% higher.
- Egg McMUFFIN has 2 times less Zinc than Cheeseburger. Cheeseburger has 2.49mg of Zinc, while Egg McMUFFIN has 1.29mg.
- Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat.
We used Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +61.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +68.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
Protein:
13.64 g
Fats:
9.66 g
Carbs:
21.67 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
2.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +52.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.735 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +98.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -44.5% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.735g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
19.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.76 g
Fructose:
1.94 g
Lactose:
0.72 g
Maltose:
0.46 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +340% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +351.2% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +118.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +23.9% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 308kcal | 228kcal |
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| Protein | 16.51g | 13.64g |
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| Fats | 14.72g | 9.66g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.03g | 20.57g |
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| Carbs | 28.03g | 21.67g |
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| Cholesterol | 43mg | 165mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 119mg | 192mg |
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| Potassium | 196mg | 173mg |
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| Iron | 2.71mg | 2.3mg |
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| Sugar | 4.88g | 2.13g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.084mg |
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| Zinc | 2.49mg | 1.29mg |
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| Starch | 19.87g |
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| Phosphorus | 161mg | 200mg |
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| Sodium | 515mg | 617mg |
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| Vitamin A | 254IU |
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| Vitamin A | 50µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 0.59mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.235mg |
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| Selenium | 19.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.262mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.368mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 3.102mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.836mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.2µg |
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| Folate | 70µg | 79µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.57g | 0.109g |
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| Choline | 28.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.473g | 3.592g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.413g | 2.721g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 1.735g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.155mg |
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| Threonine | 0.571mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.755mg |
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| Leucine | 1.316mg |
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| Lysine | 0.784mg |
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| Methionine | 0.377mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg |
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| Valine | 0.881mg |
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| Histidine | 0.445mg |
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| Fructose | 1.94g | 0.43g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.021g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 0.114g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | 1.416g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
42%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.881g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 122mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger 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.