Egg McMUFFIN vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between egg McMUFFIN and fast food
- Egg McMUFFIN is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5, yet fast food is richer in vitamin B3, zinc, iron, protein, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for egg McMUFFIN is 44% higher.
- Egg McMUFFIN contains 3 times more calcium than fast food. Egg McMUFFIN contains 192mg of calcium, while fast food contains 62mg.
- Fast food contains less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +209.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +51.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +55.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Cholesterol | 165mg | 33mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 37% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 37% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.102mg | 5.617mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 192mg | 62mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 617mg | 331mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 2.52mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 3.06mg | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 134mg | 9% |
| Protein | 13.64g | 16.52g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg | 0.53mg | 6% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.357mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.262mg | 0.317mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg | 0.212mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.721g | 4.835g | 5% |
| Fats | 9.66g | 12.01g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.121mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.592g | 4.493g | 4% |
| Calories | 228kcal | 297kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 21.67g | 31.5g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 2.27g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 173mg | 197mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.59mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 6g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 167kcal | 180kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 44g | 34g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.2 | 1.5 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 20.57g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 2 IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 2.13g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.368mg | 0.363mg | 0% |
| Folate | 79µg | 80µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.109g | 0.514g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.735g | 1.68g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.002g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.021g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.114g | 0.121g | 0% |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.006g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.001g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.012g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.01g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 1.416g | 1.391g | 0% |
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:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.4% |
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
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +77.7% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.68g
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:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +412.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +427.9% |
~equal in
Maltose
~0.57g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
