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Chicken McNuggets vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken McNuggets and Egg McMUFFIN?

  • Chicken McNuggets are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, while Egg McMUFFIN is higher in Vitamin B2, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 40% higher.
  • Egg McMUFFIN has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Chicken McNuggets. Chicken McNuggets have 0.398mg of Vitamin B6, while Egg McMUFFIN has 0.145mg.
  • Chicken McNuggets are lower in Cholesterol.

We used McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.3% 22% 33% 16% 16% 117% 74% 18% 0%
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 +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1645.5%
Contains more IronIron +158.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67.9%
~equal in Sodium ~617mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 4% 0% 0% 0% 40% 25% 139% 53% 92% 41% 0% 0% 0%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +174.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +234.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.2mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.836mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 20% 15% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.79 g
Fats: 19.81 g
Carbs: 15.09 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.18 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 +15.8%
Contains more FatsFats +105.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.6%
Contains more WaterWater +11.6%
Contains more OtherOther +12.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.61 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 -9.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +198.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +223.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 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 SucroseSucrose +400%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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 McNuggets Egg McMUFFIN
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken McNuggets Egg McMUFFIN Opinion
Calories 302kcal 228kcal Chicken McNuggets
Protein 15.79g 13.64g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 19.81g 9.66g Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1.2mg
Net carbs 15.09g 20.57g Egg McMUFFIN
Carbs 15.09g 21.67g Egg McMUFFIN
Cholesterol 44mg 165mg Chicken McNuggets
Magnesium 24mg 20mg Chicken McNuggets
Calcium 11mg 192mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 252mg 173mg Chicken McNuggets
Iron 0.89mg 2.3mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sugar 0.08g 2.13g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 1.1g Egg McMUFFIN
Copper 0.049mg 0.084mg Egg McMUFFIN
Zinc 0.59mg 1.29mg Egg McMUFFIN
Phosphorus 272mg 200mg Chicken McNuggets
Sodium 566mg 617mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin E 0.59mg Egg McMUFFIN
Manganese 0.14mg 0.235mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.262mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.368mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 7.4mg 3.102mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.836mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.398mg 0.145mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B12 0.33µg Chicken McNuggets
Folate 79µg Egg McMUFFIN
Trans Fat 0.114g 0.109g Egg McMUFFIN
Saturated Fat 3.261g 3.592g Chicken McNuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 8.134g 2.721g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 5.61g 1.735g Chicken McNuggets
Fructose 0g 0.43g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.021g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g 0.114g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.006g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.012g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.01g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g 1.416g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken McNuggets 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
30%
Chicken McNuggets
28%
Egg McMUFFIN
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Chicken McNuggets
43%
Egg McMUFFIN

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in minerals
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 McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.331g)
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.

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 McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/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.