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Egg McMUFFIN vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are egg McMUFFIN and club sandwich different?

  • Egg McMUFFIN is richer in vitamin B2, folate, iron, calcium, and vitamin B1, while club sandwich is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
  • Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily need for cholesterol, 40% more than club sandwich.
  • Egg McMUFFIN contains 3 times more folate than club sandwich. Egg McMUFFIN contains 79µg of folate, while club sandwich contains 31µg.
  • Club sandwich is lower in cholesterol.

McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise 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 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +102.1%
Contains more IronIron +67.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.089mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.34mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~215mg
~equal in Sodium ~630mg

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 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.61mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.826mg

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% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +20%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26%
~equal in Carbs ~19.87g
~equal in Water ~52.52g
~equal in Other ~2.37g

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
39% 37% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.949g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.88g

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 Club sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg McMUFFIN Club sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 24.8µg 45%
Cholesterol 165mg 46mg 40%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.102mg 5.575mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.368mg 0.186mg 14%
Iron 2.3mg 1.37mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.145mg 0.296mg 12%
Folate 79µg 31µg 12%
Manganese 0.235mg 10%
Calcium 192mg 95mg 10%
Choline 47.8mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.262mg 0.172mg 8%
Protein 13.64g 17.19g 7%
Vitamin K 8.7µg 7%
Vitamin A 35µg 4%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 4.4mg 4%
Magnesium 20mg 32mg 3%
Saturated fat 3.592g 3.109g 2%
Phosphorus 200mg 215mg 2%
Fats 9.66g 8.05g 2%
Potassium 173mg 226mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.735g 1.88g 1%
Fructose 0.43g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 21.67g 19.87g 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.721g 2.949g 1%
Sodium 617mg 630mg 1%
Copper 0.084mg 0.089mg 1%
Calories 228kcal 220kcal 0%
Net carbs 20.57g 18.67g N/A
Sugar 2.13g 4.68g N/A
Fiber 1.1g 1.2g 0%
Zinc 1.29mg 1.34mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.59mg 0.61mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.836mg 0.826mg 0%
Trans fat 0.109g 0.071g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.021g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.114g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.416g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg McMUFFIN Club sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
37%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Egg McMUFFIN
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.483g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.