Egg McMUFFIN vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between egg McMUFFIN and veggie burgers
- Egg McMUFFIN is richer in vitamin B5 and vitamin B2, yet veggie burgers are richer in vitamin B1, manganese, fiber, copper, vitamin B6, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for veggie burgers is 199% higher.
- Egg McMUFFIN contains 33 times more cholesterol than veggie burgers. Egg McMUFFIN contains 165mg of cholesterol, while veggie burgers contain 5mg.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared.
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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 | +41.2% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +180% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +138.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +304.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +156.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +189.3% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +275% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +911.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +109% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +57% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B1 | 0.262mg | 2.651mg | 199% |
Vitamin B12 | 2.01µg | 84% | |
Cholesterol | 165mg | 5mg | 53% |
Selenium | 22.6µg | 41% | |
Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.951mg | 31% |
Fiber | 1.1g | 4.9g | 15% |
Copper | 0.084mg | 0.2mg | 13% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg | 0.303mg | 12% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg | 0.289mg | 11% |
Folate | 79µg | 124µg | 11% |
Saturated fat | 3.592g | 1.44g | 10% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.368mg | 0.244mg | 10% |
Magnesium | 20mg | 56mg | 9% |
Calcium | 192mg | 136mg | 6% |
Potassium | 173mg | 333mg | 5% |
Fats | 9.66g | 6.3g | 5% |
Choline | 19.4mg | 4% | |
Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 4.5mg | 4% |
Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 4% | |
Protein | 13.64g | 15.7g | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.102mg | 3.753mg | 4% |
Calories | 228kcal | 177kcal | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.59mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
Sodium | 617mg | 569mg | 2% |
Starch | 5.78g | 2% | |
Carbs | 21.67g | 14.27g | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.721g | 1.778g | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.735g | 2.023g | 2% |
Phosphorus | 200mg | 206mg | 1% |
Iron | 2.3mg | 2.41mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 20.57g | 9.37g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.13g | 1.07g | N/A |
Zinc | 1.29mg | 1.26mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.109g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.605mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.78mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.399mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.004mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.885mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.89mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.465mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.43g | 0.13g | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.021g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.114g | 0.081g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.416g | N/A |
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:
15.7 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
14.27 g
Water:
61.21 g
Other:
2.52 g
Contains more FatsFats | +53.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +16.4% |
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Other
~2.52g
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
1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.023 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +53% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.6% |
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:
5.78 g
Sucrose:
0.62 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0.13 g
Lactose:
0.06 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +53.8% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +230.8% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +450% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +55% |
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Galactose
~0g