Egg McMUFFIN vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Egg McMUFFIN and Taco different?
- Egg McMUFFIN is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin B3, however, Taco is richer in Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Egg McMUFFIN is 46% higher.
- Egg McMUFFIN contains 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco. While Egg McMUFFIN contains 0.368mg of Vitamin B2, Taco contains only 0.06mg.
- Taco has less Cholesterol.
McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +115.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +93.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +424% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +513.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +315.8% |
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:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~19.85g
~equal in
Water
~57.02g
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
4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -18.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +62.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +75.3% |
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:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +100% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +43.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0.4g
~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 Sugar |
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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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 228kcal | 226kcal |
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| Protein | 13.64g | 8.86g |
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| Fats | 9.66g | 12.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.57g | 15.95g |
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| Carbs | 21.67g | 19.85g |
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| Cholesterol | 165mg | 28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 192mg | 89mg |
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| Potassium | 173mg | 209mg |
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| Iron | 2.3mg | 1.19mg |
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| Sugar | 2.13g | 0.9g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.077mg |
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| Zinc | 1.29mg | 1.75mg |
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| Starch | 14.78g |
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| Phosphorus | 200mg | 178mg |
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| Sodium | 617mg | 397mg |
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| Vitamin A | 131IU |
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| Vitamin A | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.59mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.249mg |
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| Selenium | 9.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.262mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.368mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.102mg | 1.65mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg |
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| Vitamin K | 15.3µg |
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| Folate | 79µg | 19µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.109g | 0.467g |
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| Choline | 32mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.592g | 4.384g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.721g | 4.411g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.735g | 3.042g |
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| Fructose | 0.43g | 0.3g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.021g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.114g | 0.166g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.006g | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.416g | 2.708g |
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.792g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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