Egg McMUFFIN vs. McDonald's cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between egg McMUFFIN and mcDonald's cheeseburgers
- Egg McMUFFIN has more phosphorus, vitamin B2, and polyunsaturated fat; however, mcDonald's cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B3, zinc, and monounsaturated fat.
- Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily cholesterol needs 43% more than mcDonald's cheeseburgers.
- McDonald's cheeseburgers have 5 times less polyunsaturated fat than egg McMUFFIN. Egg McMUFFIN has 1.735g of polyunsaturated fat, while mcDonald's cheeseburgers have 0.355g.
- McDonald's cheeseburgers contain less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger.
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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 | +15% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.1% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.8% |
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:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.3% |
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Protein
~12.97g
~equal in
Other
~2.43g
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
4.435 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.355 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +388.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33.4% |
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:
0.24 g
Glucose:
2.01 g
Fructose:
2.59 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.84 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +66.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +402.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +502.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +63.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +47.4% |
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Starch
~0g
~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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 165mg | 35mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg | 36% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 140mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.735g | 0.355g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.368mg | 0.26mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 1.91mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.102mg | 4.026mg | 6% |
| Folate | 79µg | 59µg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 3.592g | 4.435g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.59mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 192mg | 167mg | 3% |
| Fats | 9.66g | 11.79g | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 2.59g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.262mg | 0.223mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.721g | 3.631g | 2% |
| Calories | 228kcal | 263kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 21.67g | 27.81g | 2% |
| Protein | 13.64g | 12.97g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.097mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 2.35mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 200mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.57g | 26.71g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.13g | 6.22g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.1g | 0% |
| Sodium | 617mg | 626mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.109g | 0.647g | 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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg McMUFFIN contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.843g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.