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Egg McMUFFIN vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Egg McMUFFIN and Pizza?

  • Egg McMUFFIN is richer in Vitamin B2, while Pizza is higher in Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 49% higher.
  • Pizza has 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Egg McMUFFIN. Egg McMUFFIN has 0.368mg of Vitamin B2, while Pizza has 0.195mg.
  • Pizza is lower in Cholesterol.

We used McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +20%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Manganese +53.2%
Equal in Calcium - 188
Equal in Iron - 2.48
Equal in Phosphorus - 216
Equal in Potassium - 172
Equal in Sodium - 598
Equal in Zinc - 1.34
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 58% 87% 15% 86% 16% 81% 36% 28% 31% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Manganese +53.2%
Equal in Calcium - 188
Equal in Iron - 2.48
Equal in Phosphorus - 216
Equal in Potassium - 172
Equal in Sodium - 598
Equal in Zinc - 1.34

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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Pizza
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +17.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 12% 0% 4% 66% 85% 59% 51% 34% 60% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +17.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.8%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Carbs +53.8%
Equal in Fats - 9.69
Equal in Other - 2.42
14% 10% 22% 53% 2%
Protein: 13.64 g
Fats: 9.66 g
Carbs: 21.67 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 2.45 g
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Protein +19.8%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Carbs +53.8%
Equal in Fats - 9.69
Equal in Other - 2.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.608
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.681
45% 34% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.735 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.608
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.681

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +100%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +95%
Contains more Fructose +132.6%
Contains more Lactose +27.3%
Contains more Maltose +84.2%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
19% 19% 20% 15% 27%
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
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more Sucrose +100%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +95%
Contains more Fructose +132.6%
Contains more Lactose +27.3%
Contains more Maltose +84.2%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Egg McMUFFIN Pizza
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg McMUFFIN Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 20.57g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 13.64g 11.39g Egg McMUFFIN
Fats 9.66g 9.69g Pizza
Carbs 21.67g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 228kcal 266kcal Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 0.43g 1g Pizza
Sugar 2.13g 3.58g Egg McMUFFIN
Fiber 1.1g 2.3g Pizza
Calcium 192mg 188mg Egg McMUFFIN
Iron 2.3mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 20mg 24mg Pizza
Phosphorus 200mg 216mg Pizza
Potassium 173mg 172mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sodium 617mg 598mg Pizza
Zinc 1.29mg 1.34mg Pizza
Copper 0.084mg 0.105mg Pizza
Manganese 0.235mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.59mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1.4mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.262mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.368mg 0.195mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 3.102mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.836mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.145mg 0.08mg Egg McMUFFIN
Folate 79µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 165mg 17mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.109g 0.241g Egg McMUFFIN
Saturated Fat 3.592g 4.465g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DHA 0.021g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.004g Egg McMUFFIN
Monounsaturated Fat 2.721g 2.608g Egg McMUFFIN
Polyunsaturated fat 1.735g 1.681g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.003g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.416g 1.367g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.114g 0.175g Pizza
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0.009g Egg McMUFFIN

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg McMUFFIN Pizza
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Egg McMUFFIN
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Egg McMUFFIN
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 148mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.873g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Egg McMUFFIN - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173307/nutrients
  2. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.