Egg McMUFFIN vs. Wendy's chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Egg McMUFFIN and Wendy's chicken sandwich
- Egg McMUFFIN has more Vitamin B2, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Phosphorus, while Wendy's chicken sandwich has more Copper.
- Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 45% higher.
- Wendy's chicken sandwich contains 8 times less Calcium than Egg McMUFFIN. Egg McMUFFIN contains 192mg of Calcium, while Wendy's chicken sandwich contains 23mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich.
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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.
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Calcium
+734.8%
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Iron
+53.3%
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Phosphorus
+24.2%
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Zinc
+111.5%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Potassium
+31.8%
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Sodium
-35%
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Copper
+60.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.23
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Calcium
+734.8%
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Iron
+53.3%
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Phosphorus
+24.2%
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Zinc
+111.5%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Potassium
+31.8%
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Sodium
-35%
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Copper
+60.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.23
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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Vitamin C
+300%
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Vitamin B2
+183.1%
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Vitamin B5
+58.9%
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Vitamin B1
+12.6%
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Vitamin B6
+30.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.3
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Vitamin C
+300%
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Vitamin B2
+183.1%
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Vitamin B5
+58.9%
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Vitamin B1
+12.6%
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Vitamin B6
+30.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.3
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+19.3%
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Other
+50.3%
Equal in Protein - 13.78
Equal in Carbs - 21.55
Equal in Water - 54.94
Protein:
13.64 g
Fats:
9.66 g
Carbs:
21.67 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
2.45 g
Protein:
13.78 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
54.94 g
Other:
1.63 g
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Fats
+19.3%
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Other
+50.3%
Equal in Protein - 13.78
Equal in Carbs - 21.55
Equal in Water - 54.94
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-55%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+77.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.921
Saturated Fat:
3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.735 g
Saturated Fat:
1.618 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.086 g
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Saturated Fat
-55%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+77.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.921
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+280%
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Starch
+∞%
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Glucose
+117.5%
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Fructose
+165.1%
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:
16.1 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.87 g
Fructose:
1.14 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.15 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
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Maltose
+280%
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+∞%
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Glucose
+117.5%
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Fructose
+165.1%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 20.57g | 20.25g |
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| Protein | 13.64g | 13.78g |
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| Fats | 9.66g | 8.1g |
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| Carbs | 21.67g | 21.55g |
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| Calories | 228kcal | 214kcal |
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| Starch | 16.1g |
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| Fructose | 0.43g | 1.14g |
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| Sugar | 2.13g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 192mg | 23mg |
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| Iron | 2.3mg | 1.5mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 200mg | 161mg |
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| Potassium | 173mg | 228mg |
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| Sodium | 617mg | 401mg |
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| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.61mg |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.135mg |
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| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.23mg |
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| Selenium | 24.4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.59mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.262mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.368mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.102mg | 3.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg | 0.526mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg | 0.189mg |
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| Folate | 79µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 10.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.15mg |
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| Threonine | 0.5mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.54mg |
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| Leucine | 0.93mg |
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| Lysine | 0.83mg |
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| Methionine | 0.29mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.51mg |
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| Valine | 0.59mg |
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| Histidine | 0.38mg |
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| Cholesterol | 165mg | 31mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.109g | 0.514g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.592g | 1.618g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.021g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.721g | 2.921g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.735g | 3.086g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.416g | 2.705g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.114g | 0.233g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid | 0.017g |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.974g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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