Egg McMUFFIN vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Egg McMUFFIN and Nachos
- Egg McMUFFIN is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, yet Nachos are higher in Vitamin E.
- Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily Cholesterol needs 54% more than Nachos.
- Egg McMUFFIN contains 8 times more Folate than Nachos. While Egg McMUFFIN contains 79µg of Folate, Nachos contain only 10µg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Nachos are lower.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.
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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 | +204.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +206.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +110% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +113% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +176.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +392.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +690% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +591.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +215.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +122.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61.1% |
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
2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -39.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +415.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +190.5% |
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:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +32.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +393.9% |
~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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 228kcal | 343kcal |
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| Protein | 13.64g | 4.32g |
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| Fats | 9.66g | 21.5g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.57g | 31.71g |
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| Carbs | 21.67g | 34.91g |
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| Cholesterol | 165mg | 3mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 192mg | 63mg |
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| Potassium | 173mg | 362mg |
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| Iron | 2.3mg | 0.75mg |
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| Sugar | 2.13g | 2.17g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 3.2g |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.064mg |
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| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.86mg |
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| Starch | 28.33g |
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| Phosphorus | 200mg | 198mg |
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| Sodium | 617mg | 313mg |
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| Vitamin A | 21IU |
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| Vitamin A | 5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.59mg | 4.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.187mg |
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| Selenium | 8.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.262mg | 0.123mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.368mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.102mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg |
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| Vitamin K | 19.3µg |
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| Folate | 79µg | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.109g | 0.058g |
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| Choline | 26.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.592g | 2.173g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.721g | 14.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.735g | 5.04g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.156mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.187mg |
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| Leucine | 0.521mg |
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| Lysine | 0.156mg |
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| Methionine | 0.094mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg |
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| Valine | 0.25mg |
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| Histidine | 0.135mg |
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| Fructose | 0.43g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.021g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.114g | 0.617g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.032g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.416g | 4.343g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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
28%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 162mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.419g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.