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 for 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +65.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.4% |
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 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.7% |
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:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.9% |
~equal in
Carbs
~20.08g
~equal in
Water
~51.3g
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
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +467% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.803g
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:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +16.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +15% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +160% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +293% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Lactose
~0.32g
~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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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| Cholesterol | 165mg | 36mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 37% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.368mg | 0.209mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 122mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.735g | 0.306g | 10% |
| Calcium | 192mg | 116mg | 8% |
| Folate | 79µg | 46µg | 8% |
| Fats | 9.66g | 14.96g | 8% |
| Sodium | 617mg | 460mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.262mg | 0.176mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 1.91mg | 6% |
| Protein | 13.64g | 11.82g | 4% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.59mg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.098mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.721g | 3.474g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.6g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1.69g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.102mg | 3.384mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 3.592g | 3.803g | 1% |
| Calories | 228kcal | 257kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.206mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 21.67g | 20.08g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.57g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 181mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.13g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.109g | 0.588g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.021g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.114g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.416g | 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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 129mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
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.