Egg McMUFFIN vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Egg McMUFFIN and Chicken McNuggets?
- Egg McMUFFIN is richer in Vitamin B2, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, while Chicken McNuggets are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
- Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 40% higher.
- Chicken McNuggets have 17 times less Calcium than Egg McMUFFIN. Egg McMUFFIN has 192mg of Calcium, while Chicken McNuggets have 11mg.
- Chicken McNuggets are lower in Cholesterol.
We used McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS 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.
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Calcium
+1645.5%
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Iron
+158.4%
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Zinc
+118.6%
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Copper
+71.4%
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Manganese
+67.9%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+36%
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Potassium
+45.7%
Equal in Sodium - 566
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Calcium
+1645.5%
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Iron
+158.4%
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Zinc
+118.6%
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Copper
+71.4%
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Manganese
+67.9%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+36%
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Potassium
+45.7%
Equal in Sodium - 566
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.
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Vitamin B1
+63.8%
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Vitamin B2
+234.5%
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Vitamin B3
+138.6%
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Vitamin B6
+174.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.88
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Vitamin B1
+63.8%
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Vitamin B2
+234.5%
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Vitamin B3
+138.6%
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Vitamin B6
+174.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.88
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+43.6%
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Water
+11.6%
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Other
+12.4%
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Protein
+15.8%
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Fats
+105.1%
Protein:
13.64 g
Fats:
9.66 g
Carbs:
21.67 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
2.45 g
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
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Carbs
+43.6%
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Water
+11.6%
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Other
+12.4%
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Protein
+15.8%
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Fats
+105.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+198.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+223.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.261
Saturated Fat:
3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.735 g
Saturated Fat:
3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.61 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+198.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+223.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.261
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+400%
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Glucose
+∞%
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Fructose
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Lactose
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Maltose
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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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+400%
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 20.57g | 15.09g |
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| Protein | 13.64g | 15.79g |
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| Fats | 9.66g | 19.81g |
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| Carbs | 21.67g | 15.09g |
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| Calories | 228kcal | 302kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.43g | 0g |
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| Sugar | 2.13g | 0.08g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 192mg | 11mg |
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| Iron | 2.3mg | 0.89mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 200mg | 272mg |
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| Potassium | 173mg | 252mg |
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| Sodium | 617mg | 566mg |
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| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.59mg |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.049mg |
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| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.59mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1.2mg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.262mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.368mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.102mg | 7.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg | 0.88mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg | 0.398mg |
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| Folate | 79µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg |
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| Cholesterol | 165mg | 44mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.109g | 0.114g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.592g | 3.261g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.021g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.004g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.721g | 8.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.735g | 5.61g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.416g | 5.105g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.025g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.114g | 0.296g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | 0.015g |
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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
31%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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.