McDonald's Big Mac vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and egg McMUFFIN
- McDonald's Big Mac is richer in zinc, yet egg McMUFFIN is richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, folate, calcium, vitamin B1, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for egg McMUFFIN is 43% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 2 times more sugar than egg McMUFFIN. McDonald's Big Mac contains 3.97g of sugar, while egg McMUFFIN contains 2.13g.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +65.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.1% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
13.64 g
Fats:
9.66 g
Carbs:
21.67 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
2.45 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~21.67g
~equal in
Water
~52.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 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 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +467% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.592g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 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
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +15% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +160% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +293% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +16.3% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Lactose
~0.33g
~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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 165mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 37% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.368mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 200mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 1.735g | 10% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 192mg | 8% |
| Folate | 46µg | 79µg | 8% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 9.66g | 8% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 617mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.262mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.29mg | 6% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 13.64g | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 2.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.59mg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.084mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 2.721g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 0.43g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 3.102mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 3.592g | 1% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 228kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.235mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 21.67g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 20.57g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 173mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 2.13g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0.109g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.021g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.114g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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
23%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 129mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.211g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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.