Chicken sandwich vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chicken sandwich and Egg McMUFFIN different?
- Chicken sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B5, however, Egg McMUFFIN is richer in Calcium, Folate, Iron, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Egg McMUFFIN is 43% higher.
- Chicken sandwich contains 4 times more Vitamin E than Egg McMUFFIN. While Chicken sandwich contains 2.41mg of Vitamin E, Egg McMUFFIN contains only 0.59mg.
- Chicken sandwich has less Saturated Fat.
Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN are the varieties 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 | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +231% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +111.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.1% |
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 | +308.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +164.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +68.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
13.64 g
Fats:
9.66 g
Carbs:
21.67 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
2.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
~21.67g
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Water
~52.58g
~equal in
Other
~2.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 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 | -40.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +64.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
16.5 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.79 g
Fructose:
0.97 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.73 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 SucroseSucrose | +187.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +97.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +125.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +28.1% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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 Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 250kcal | 228kcal |
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| Protein | 16.28g | 13.64g |
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| Fats | 11.19g | 9.66g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 19.49g | 20.57g |
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| Carbs | 20.89g | 21.67g |
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| Cholesterol | 35mg | 165mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 58mg | 192mg |
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| Potassium | 245mg | 173mg |
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| Iron | 1.77mg | 2.3mg |
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| Sugar | 3.64g | 2.13g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.084mg |
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| Zinc | 0.61mg | 1.29mg |
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| Starch | 16.5g |
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| Phosphorus | 185mg | 200mg |
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| Sodium | 753mg | 617mg |
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| Vitamin A | 32IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 0.59mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.235mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.262mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.368mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.72mg | 3.102mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.836mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.383mg | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.13µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.5µg |
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| Folate | 47µg | 79µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 0.109g |
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| Choline | 35.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.123g | 3.592g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.481g | 2.721g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.177g | 1.735g |
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| Fructose | 0.97g | 0.43g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.021g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g | 0.114g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.884g | 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
45%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg McMUFFIN contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.469g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich 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.