Egg McMUFFIN vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between egg McMUFFIN and mcChicken Sandwich
- Egg McMUFFIN has more vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc; however, mcChicken Sandwich has more manganese, vitamin B3, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 46% more.
- Egg McMUFFIN has 2 times more calcium than mcChicken Sandwich. Egg McMUFFIN has 192mg of calcium, while mcChicken Sandwich has 88mg.
- McChicken Sandwich is lower in cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich.
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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 | +118.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +104.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +84% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.1% |
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:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.1% |
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Other
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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
2.346 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.964 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +61.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +186.1% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
1.03 g
Fructose:
1.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.43 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +135.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +32.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +157.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +348.8% |
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Starch
~0g
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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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 165mg | 27mg | 46% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.735g | 4.964g | 22% |
| Folate | 79µg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.368mg | 0.2mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 192mg | 88mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 139mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 1.74mg | 7% |
| Protein | 13.64g | 10.43g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.592g | 2.346g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.63mg | 6% |
| Fats | 9.66g | 13.21g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.102mg | 3.942mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.358mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.721g | 4.401g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.59mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.262mg | 0.212mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1.93g | 2% |
| Calories | 228kcal | 273kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 21.67g | 27.97g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.57g | 26.67g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 173mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.13g | 3.57g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 617mg | 624mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.109g | 0.079g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.021g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.114g | 0.43g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.416g | 4.396g | N/A |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.246g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg McMUFFIN contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)