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, manganese, and vitamin B6.
- 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
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 | +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% |
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 EVitamin E | +55.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.2% |
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% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 134mg | 9% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg | 0.53mg | 6% |
| Protein | 13.64g | 16.52g | 6% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.357mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.721g | 4.835g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.262mg | 0.317mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg | 0.212mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.121mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 3.592g | 4.493g | 4% |
| Fats | 9.66g | 12.01g | 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 D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.59mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 173mg | 197mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.57g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 2.13g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.368mg | 0.363mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.109g | 0.514g | N/A |
| Folate | 79µg | 80µg | 0% |
| 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 | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic 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 | N/A |
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 OtherOther | +61.2% |
| 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
