Egg McMUFFIN vs. Wendy's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Egg McMUFFIN and Wendy's hamburger?
- Egg McMUFFIN is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, while Wendy's hamburger is higher in Zinc, Copper, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 43% higher.
- Wendy's hamburger has 6 times less Calcium than Egg McMUFFIN. Egg McMUFFIN has 192mg of Calcium, while Wendy's hamburger has 34mg.
- Wendy's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol.
We used McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese 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 CalciumCalcium | +464.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36% |
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 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +79.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +148.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
12.63 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
16.82 g
Water:
58.41 g
Other:
1.54 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~12.63g
~equal in
Fats
~10.6g
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
3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.55 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +49.8% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~3.689g
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:
11.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.14 g
Fructose:
1.32 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.22 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +159.1% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +185% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +207% |
~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 Cholesterol |
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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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 228kcal | 213kcal |
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| Protein | 13.64g | 12.63g |
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| Fats | 9.66g | 10.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.57g | 15.52g |
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| Carbs | 21.67g | 16.82g |
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| Cholesterol | 165mg | 35mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 192mg | 34mg |
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| Potassium | 173mg | 195mg |
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| Iron | 2.3mg | 2.73mg |
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| Sugar | 2.13g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.139mg |
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| Zinc | 1.29mg | 2.47mg |
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| Starch | 11.52g |
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| Phosphorus | 200mg | 103mg |
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| Sodium | 617mg | 395mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.59mg |
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| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.187mg |
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| Selenium | 18.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.262mg | 0.275mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.368mg | 0.205mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.102mg | 3.225mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg | 0.336mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg | 0.114mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.45µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9µg |
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| Folate | 79µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.109g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.592g | 3.689g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.721g | 4.077g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.735g | 1.55g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.133mg |
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| Threonine | 0.459mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.459mg |
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| Leucine | 0.827mg |
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| Lysine | 0.769mg |
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| Methionine | 0.24mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.461mg |
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| Valine | 0.524mg |
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| Histidine | 0.301mg |
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| Fructose | 0.43g | 1.32g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.021g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.114g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.416g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.097g)
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.