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Egg McMUFFIN vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Egg McMUFFIN and Cheeseburger?

  • Egg McMUFFIN is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, while Cheeseburger is higher in Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 41% higher.
  • Cheeseburger has 2 times less Calcium than Egg McMUFFIN. Egg McMUFFIN has 192mg of Calcium, while Cheeseburger has 119mg.
  • Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol.

We used McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 14% 58% 15% 86% 28% 35% 86% 80% 31% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.2%
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%

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% 12% 0% 66% 85% 58% 50% 33% 0% 0% 59% 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 0% 15% 10% 3% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.2%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.363mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +36.1%
Contains more OtherOther +16.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21%
Contains more FatsFats +52.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 34% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.735 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +98.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.658g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +23.9%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +340%
Contains more FructoseFructose +351.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +118.2%
~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.
Egg McMUFFIN Cheeseburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg McMUFFIN Cheeseburger Opinion
Calories 228kcal 308kcal Cheeseburger
Protein 13.64g 16.51g Cheeseburger
Fats 9.66g 14.72g Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Egg McMUFFIN
Net carbs 20.57g 26.03g Cheeseburger
Carbs 21.67g 28.03g Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 165mg 43mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Magnesium 20mg 26mg Cheeseburger
Calcium 192mg 119mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 173mg 196mg Cheeseburger
Iron 2.3mg 2.71mg Cheeseburger
Sugar 2.13g 4.88g Egg McMUFFIN
Fiber 1.1g 2g Cheeseburger
Copper 0.084mg 0.111mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 1.29mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 200mg 161mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sodium 617mg 515mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.59mg 0.52mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.235mg 0.316mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.262mg 0.293mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.368mg 0.363mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 3.102mg 5.217mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.836mg 0.545mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.145mg 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Cheeseburger
Folate 79µg 70µg Egg McMUFFIN
Trans Fat 0.109g 0.57g Egg McMUFFIN
Choline 28.9mg Cheeseburger
Saturated Fat 3.592g 6.473g Egg McMUFFIN
Monounsaturated Fat 2.721g 5.413g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.735g 1.658g Egg McMUFFIN
Tryptophan 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Fructose 0.43g 1.94g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.021g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - ALA 0.114g 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.01g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0.015g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.004g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.416g 1.322g Egg McMUFFIN

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg McMUFFIN Cheeseburger
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
28%
Egg McMUFFIN
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Egg McMUFFIN
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.881g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 122mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
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.

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. Egg McMUFFIN - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173307/nutrients
  2. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.