Egg McMUFFIN vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Egg McMUFFIN and Chicken sandwich different?
- Egg McMUFFIN is higher in Calcium, Folate, Iron, and Zinc, however, Chicken sandwich is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Egg McMUFFIN is 43% higher.
- Egg McMUFFIN contains 3 times more Calcium than Chicken sandwich. While Egg McMUFFIN contains 192mg of Calcium, Chicken sandwich contains only 58mg.
- Chicken sandwich has less Cholesterol.
McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles 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 CalciumCalcium | +231% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +111.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +68.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +308.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +164.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.64 g
Fats:
9.66 g
Carbs:
21.67 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
2.45 g
Protein:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~20.89g
~equal in
Water
~48.94g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.735 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 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:
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:
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
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +187.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +97.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +125.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +28.1% |
~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.
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 228kcal | 250kcal |
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| Protein | 13.64g | 16.28g |
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| Fats | 9.66g | 11.19g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.57g | 19.49g |
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| Carbs | 21.67g | 20.89g |
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| Cholesterol | 165mg | 35mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 192mg | 58mg |
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| Potassium | 173mg | 245mg |
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| Iron | 2.3mg | 1.77mg |
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| Sugar | 2.13g | 3.64g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.4g |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.067mg |
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| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.61mg |
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| Starch | 16.5g |
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| Phosphorus | 200mg | 185mg |
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| Sodium | 617mg | 753mg |
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| Vitamin A | 32IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.59mg | 2.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.219mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.262mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.368mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.102mg | 7.72mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg | 0.383mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.13µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.5µg |
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| Folate | 79µg | 47µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.109g | 0.03g |
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| Choline | 35.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.592g | 2.123g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.721g | 4.481g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.735g | 3.177g |
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| Fructose | 0.43g | 0.97g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.021g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.114g | 0.197g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.416g | 2.884g |
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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
28%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
48%
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.