Chicken fingers vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken fingers and egg McMUFFIN different?
- Chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and phosphorus, while egg McMUFFIN is higher in iron, calcium, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily need for cholesterol, 39% more than chicken fingers.
- Chicken fingers contain 5 times more vitamin E than egg McMUFFIN. Chicken fingers contain 3.17mg of vitamin E, while egg McMUFFIN contains 0.59mg.
- Chicken fingers are lower in cholesterol.
Fast foods, chicken tenders and McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1029.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +215.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +437.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +164.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +193.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +138.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +315.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
Protein:
13.64 g
Fats:
9.66 g
Carbs:
21.67 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
2.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.592 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.735 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +77.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +233.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Sucrose
~0.4g
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 48mg | 165mg | 39% |
| Selenium | 17.5µg | 32% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 3.102mg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 1.735g | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.145mg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 2.3mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 192mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 0.59mg | 17% |
| Folate | 19µg | 79µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.368mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.262mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 200mg | 12% |
| Protein | 19.22g | 13.64g | 11% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 0.836mg | 8% |
| Fats | 13.95g | 9.66g | 7% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 617mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 7% | |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 373mg | 173mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 1.29mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.83g | 2.721g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.493g | 3.592g | 5% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 228kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.084mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.43g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 17.25g | 21.67g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.05g | 20.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 2.13g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | 0.109g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.803mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.553mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.616mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.655mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | 0.114g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | 1.416g | N/A |
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
47%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg McMUFFIN contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.099g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers 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.