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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 58% 15% 86% 28% 35% 86% 80% 31% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 6.9% 20% 56% 45% 17% 69% 52% 30% 133%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +734.8%
Contains more IronIron +53.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35%
~equal in Manganese ~0.23mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 0% 12% 0% 66% 85% 58% 50% 33% 0% 0% 59% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 0% 0% 0% 74% 30% 62% 32% 44% 41% 27% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +183.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.3mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
14% 8% 22% 55%
Protein: 13.78 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 54.94 g
Other: 1.63 g
Contains more FatsFats +19.3%
Contains more OtherOther +50.3%
~equal in Protein ~13.78g
~equal in Carbs ~21.55g
~equal in Water ~54.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 34% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.735 g
21% 38% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.618 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.086 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.921g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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% 5% 6%
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +280%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +117.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +165.1%
~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.
Egg McMUFFIN Wendy's chicken sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg McMUFFIN Wendy's chicken sandwich Opinion
Calories 228kcal 214kcal Egg McMUFFIN
Protein 13.64g 13.78g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fats 9.66g 8.1g Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.3mg Egg McMUFFIN
Net carbs 20.57g 20.25g Egg McMUFFIN
Carbs 21.67g 21.55g Egg McMUFFIN
Cholesterol 165mg 31mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Magnesium 20mg 24mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Calcium 192mg 23mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 173mg 228mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Iron 2.3mg 1.5mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sugar 2.13g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.1g 1.3g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Copper 0.084mg 0.135mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Zinc 1.29mg 0.61mg Egg McMUFFIN
Starch 16.1g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 161mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sodium 617mg 401mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 0.59mg Egg McMUFFIN
Manganese 0.235mg 0.23mg Egg McMUFFIN
Selenium 24.4µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.262mg 0.295mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.368mg 0.13mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 3.102mg 3.3mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.836mg 0.526mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.145mg 0.189mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.33µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 10.7µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Folate 79µg Egg McMUFFIN
Trans Fat 0.109g 0.514g Egg McMUFFIN
Saturated Fat 3.592g 1.618g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.721g 2.921g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.735g 3.086g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.15mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Threonine 0.5mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Isoleucine 0.54mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Leucine 0.93mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Lysine 0.83mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Methionine 0.29mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.51mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Valine 0.59mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Histidine 0.38mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.43g 1.14g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DHA 0.021g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - ALA 0.114g 0.233g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.416g 2.705g Wendy's chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg McMUFFIN Wendy's chicken sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Egg McMUFFIN
24%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Egg McMUFFIN
45%
Wendy's chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
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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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.

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. Wendy's chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170723/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.