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

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How are egg McMUFFIN and chicken fingers different?

  • Egg McMUFFIN is richer in iron, calcium, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, while chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and phosphorus.
  • Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily need for cholesterol, 39% more than chicken fingers.
  • Egg McMUFFIN contains 11 times more calcium than chicken fingers. Egg McMUFFIN contains 192mg of calcium, while chicken fingers contain 17mg.
  • Chicken fingers are lower in cholesterol.

McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and Fast foods, chicken tenders 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 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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41%
~equal in Manganese ~0.228mg

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +315.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +437.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +164.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.1mg

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
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.6%
Contains more WaterWater +12.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.9%
Contains more FatsFats +44.4%
Contains more OtherOther +20%

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 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
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
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~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.
Egg McMUFFIN Chicken fingers
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 Egg McMUFFIN Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Cholesterol 165mg 48mg 39%
Selenium 17.5µg 32%
Vitamin B3 3.102mg 8.217mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.735g 5.783g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.145mg 0.426mg 22%
Iron 2.3mg 0.73mg 20%
Calcium 192mg 17mg 18%
Vitamin E 0.59mg 3.17mg 17%
Folate 79µg 19µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.368mg 0.179mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.262mg 0.11mg 13%
Phosphorus 200mg 282mg 12%
Protein 13.64g 19.22g 11%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.836mg 1.244mg 8%
Fats 9.66g 13.95g 7%
Sodium 617mg 769mg 7%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 7%
Potassium 173mg 373mg 6%
Zinc 1.29mg 0.71mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.721g 4.83g 5%
Saturated fat 3.592g 2.493g 5%
Calories 228kcal 271kcal 2%
Magnesium 20mg 28mg 2%
Copper 0.084mg 0.069mg 2%
Fructose 0.43g 0g 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Carbs 21.67g 17.25g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1.1mg 0%
Net carbs 20.57g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 2.13g 0.4g N/A
Fiber 1.1g 1.2g 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Manganese 0.235mg 0.228mg 0%
Trans fat 0.109g 0.052g 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 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.021g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.114g 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.416g 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg McMUFFIN Chicken fingers
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%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Egg McMUFFIN
47%
Chicken fingers

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. Egg McMUFFIN - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173307/nutrients
  2. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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