Egg McMUFFIN vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between egg McMUFFIN and doughnuts
- Egg McMUFFIN is higher in calcium, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and zinc, yet doughnuts are higher in vitamin B1, vitamin E, and phosphorus.
- Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily cholesterol needs 52% more than doughnuts.
- Egg McMUFFIN contains 17 times more Cholesterol than doughnuts. While egg McMUFFIN contains 165mg of Cholesterol, doughnuts contain only 10mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in doughnuts is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +380% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +158% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41.7% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +121.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +190% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +237.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +16.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +156.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +152.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +30.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +158.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +117.2% |
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
11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.915 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -67.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +214% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +125.6% |
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:
25.91 g
Sucrose:
16.02 g
Glucose:
0.67 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.93 g
Maltose:
0.54 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3905% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +67.5% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +181.8% |
~equal in
Maltose
~0.54g
~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.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 228kcal | 434kcal | |
Protein | 13.64g | 5.31g | |
Fats | 9.66g | 24.93g | |
Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg | |
Net carbs | 20.57g | 45.36g | |
Carbs | 21.67g | 47.06g | |
Cholesterol | 165mg | 10mg | |
Magnesium | 20mg | 17mg | |
Calcium | 192mg | 40mg | |
Potassium | 173mg | 134mg | |
Iron | 2.3mg | 2.53mg | |
Sugar | 2.13g | 18.15g | |
Fiber | 1.1g | 1.7g | |
Copper | 0.084mg | 0.09mg | |
Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.5mg | |
Starch | 25.91g | ||
Phosphorus | 200mg | 260mg | |
Sodium | 617mg | 477mg | |
Vitamin A | 14IU | ||
Vitamin A | 4µg | ||
Vitamin E | 0.59mg | 1.99mg | |
Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.333mg | |
Selenium | 10.1µg | ||
Vitamin B1 | 0.262mg | 0.39mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.368mg | 0.301mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 3.102mg | 2.91mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg | 0.377mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg | 0.05mg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | ||
Vitamin K | 9.8µg | ||
Folate | 79µg | 92µg | |
Trans Fat | 0.109g | ||
Choline | 37.3mg | ||
Saturated Fat | 3.592g | 11.105g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.721g | 8.544g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.735g | 3.915g | |
Fructose | 0.43g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.021g | 0.001g | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.114g | 0.239g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.001g | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.017g | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | 0g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.006g | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.416g | 3.573g |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.513g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 155mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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