Hot dog vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between hot dogs and egg McMUFFIN?
- Egg McMUFFIN is richer than hot dogs in vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B5, calcium, and manganese.
- Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 29% more.
- Hot dogs have 2 times more saturated fat than egg McMUFFIN. While hot dogs have 7.666g of saturated fat, egg McMUFFIN has only 3.592g.
We used Frankfurter, meat and McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN types 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 CopperCopper | +15.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +93.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +111% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +422.2% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +210.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +376.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +204.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +169.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1216.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
Protein:
13.64 g
Fats:
9.66 g
Carbs:
21.67 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
2.45 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +166.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +419.7% |
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Water
~52.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.404 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.592 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.735 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +318.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +153.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.1% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 65% | |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 165mg | 29% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 9.66g | 25% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 23% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 2.721g | 22% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 617mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.368mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 3.592g | 19% |
| Folate | 6µg | 79µg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 1.735g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.262mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 2.3mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.836mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 192mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.235mg | 8% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 13.64g | 7% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 21.67g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 3.102mg | 3% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 228kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.59mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.145mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 1.29mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.084mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 173mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 200mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 20.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.13g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.109g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.114g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.416g | N/A |
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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
27%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg McMUFFIN contains less Sodium (difference - 473mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in vitamins
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.