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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.
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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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.
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 0% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.363mg
~equal in Folate ~80µg

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% 12% 32% 38%
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
45% 34% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.592 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.735 g
41% 44% 15%
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
19% 19% 20% 15% 27%
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
82% 7% 8% 2%
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

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 Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg McMUFFIN Fast food 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg McMUFFIN Fast food
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Egg McMUFFIN
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 132mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.901g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.