McChicken Sandwich vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between McChicken Sandwich and Egg McMUFFIN
- McChicken Sandwich has more Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Egg McMUFFIN has more Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Zinc.
- Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 46% more.
- McChicken Sandwich has 3 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Egg McMUFFIN. McChicken Sandwich has 4.964g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Egg McMUFFIN has 1.735g.
- McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN.
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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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Manganese
+52.3%
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Calcium
+118.2%
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Iron
+32.2%
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Phosphorus
+43.9%
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Zinc
+104.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Potassium - 173
Equal in Sodium - 617
Equal in Copper - 0.084
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Manganese
+52.3%
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Calcium
+118.2%
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Iron
+32.2%
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Phosphorus
+43.9%
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Zinc
+104.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Potassium - 173
Equal in Sodium - 617
Equal in Copper - 0.084
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 B3
+27.1%
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Vitamin B1
+23.6%
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Vitamin B2
+84%
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Vitamin B3
+27.1%
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Vitamin B1
+23.6%
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Vitamin B2
+84%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+36.7%
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Carbs
+29.1%
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Protein
+30.8%
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Water
+14%
Equal in Other - 2.45
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
Protein:
13.64 g
Fats:
9.66 g
Carbs:
21.67 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
2.45 g
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Fats
+36.7%
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Carbs
+29.1%
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Protein
+30.8%
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Water
+14%
Equal in Other - 2.45
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-34.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+61.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+186.1%
Saturated Fat:
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.964 g
Saturated Fat:
3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.735 g
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Saturated Fat
-34.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+61.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+186.1%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+157.5%
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Fructose
+348.8%
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Sucrose
+135.3%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+32.6%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
1.03 g
Fructose:
1.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.43 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
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Glucose
+157.5%
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Fructose
+348.8%
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Sucrose
+135.3%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+32.6%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 26.67g | 20.57g |
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| Protein | 10.43g | 13.64g |
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| Fats | 13.21g | 9.66g |
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| Carbs | 27.97g | 21.67g |
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| Calories | 273kcal | 228kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.93g | 0.43g |
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| Sugar | 3.57g | 2.13g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 88mg | 192mg |
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| Iron | 1.74mg | 2.3mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | |
| Phosphorus | 139mg | 200mg |
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| Potassium | 173mg | 173mg | |
| Sodium | 624mg | 617mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 1.29mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.084mg |
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| Manganese | 0.358mg | 0.235mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.59mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.212mg | 0.262mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.368mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.942mg | 3.102mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg |
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| Folate | 79µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg |
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| Cholesterol | 27mg | 165mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.079g | 0.109g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.346g | 3.592g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.021g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.401g | 2.721g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.964g | 1.735g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g | 1.416g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.43g | 0.114g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.012g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
16%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.246g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg McMUFFIN contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)