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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 of 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 58% 15% 86% 28% 35% 86% 80% 31% 0%
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%
~equal in Manganese ~0.235mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 0.66% 63% 6% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 0% 12% 0% 66% 85% 58% 50% 33% 0% 0% 59% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 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 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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
45% 34% 22%
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
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.4g
~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.
Chicken fingers Egg McMUFFIN
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Egg McMUFFIN Opinion
Calories 271kcal 228kcal Chicken fingers
Protein 19.22g 13.64g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 9.66g Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.2mg Egg McMUFFIN
Net carbs 16.05g 20.57g Egg McMUFFIN
Carbs 17.25g 21.67g Egg McMUFFIN
Cholesterol 48mg 165mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU Chicken fingers
Magnesium 28mg 20mg Chicken fingers
Calcium 17mg 192mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 373mg 173mg Chicken fingers
Iron 0.73mg 2.3mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sugar 0.4g 2.13g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 1.1g Chicken fingers
Copper 0.069mg 0.084mg Egg McMUFFIN
Zinc 0.71mg 1.29mg Egg McMUFFIN
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 282mg 200mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 617mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin A 11IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.59mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.228mg 0.235mg Egg McMUFFIN
Selenium 17.5µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.262mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.368mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 3.102mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.836mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.145mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin K 8µg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 79µg Egg McMUFFIN
Trans Fat 0.052g 0.109g Chicken fingers
Choline 43.7mg Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.493g 3.592g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 2.721g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 1.735g Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Fructose 0g 0.43g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.021g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.114g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.001g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.012g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.01g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 1.416g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Egg McMUFFIN
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Chicken fingers
28%
Egg McMUFFIN
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
43%
Egg McMUFFIN

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.099g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
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.

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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.