Egg McMUFFIN vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Egg McMUFFIN and McDonald's Big Mac
- Egg McMUFFIN is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet McDonald's Big Mac is richer in Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Egg McMUFFIN is 43% higher.
- Egg McMUFFIN contains 6 times more Polyunsaturated fat than McDonald's Big Mac. Egg McMUFFIN contains 1.735g of Polyunsaturated fat, while McDonald's Big Mac contains 0.306g.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains less Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC.
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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.
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Calcium
+65.5%
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Iron
+15%
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Phosphorus
+63.9%
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Manganese
+14.1%
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Sodium
-25.4%
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Zinc
+48.1%
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Copper
+16.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Potassium - 181
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Calcium
+65.5%
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Iron
+15%
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Phosphorus
+63.9%
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Manganese
+14.1%
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Sodium
-25.4%
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Zinc
+48.1%
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Copper
+16.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Potassium - 181
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.
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Vitamin C
+200%
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Vitamin B1
+48.9%
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Vitamin B2
+76.1%
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Folate
+71.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.384
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Vitamin C
+200%
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Vitamin B1
+48.9%
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Vitamin B2
+76.1%
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Folate
+71.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.384
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+15.4%
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Other
+33.2%
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Fats
+54.9%
Equal in Carbs - 20.08
Equal in Water - 51.3
Protein:
13.64 g
Fats:
9.66 g
Carbs:
21.67 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
2.45 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
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Protein
+15.4%
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Other
+33.2%
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Fats
+54.9%
Equal in Carbs - 20.08
Equal in Water - 51.3
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+467%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+27.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.803
Saturated Fat:
3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.735 g
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+467%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+27.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.803
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Maltose
+16.3%
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Sucrose
+15%
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Glucose
+160%
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Fructose
+293%
Equal in Lactose - 0.32
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:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Maltose
+16.3%
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Sucrose
+15%
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Glucose
+160%
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Fructose
+293%
Equal in Lactose - 0.32
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 20.57g | 18.48g |
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| Protein | 13.64g | 11.82g |
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| Fats | 9.66g | 14.96g |
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| Carbs | 21.67g | 20.08g |
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| Calories | 228kcal | 257kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.43g | 1.69g |
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| Sugar | 2.13g | 3.97g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 192mg | 116mg |
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| Iron | 2.3mg | 2mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 122mg |
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| Potassium | 173mg | 181mg |
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| Sodium | 617mg | 460mg |
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| Zinc | 1.29mg | 1.91mg |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.098mg |
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| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.206mg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.59mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.262mg | 0.176mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.368mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.102mg | 3.384mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg |
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| Folate | 79µg | 46µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg |
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| Cholesterol | 165mg | 36mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.109g | 0.588g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.592g | 3.803g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.021g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.721g | 3.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.735g | 0.306g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.416g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.114g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
31%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.211g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.