McDonald's cheeseburger vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mcDonald's cheeseburgers and egg McMUFFIN
- McDonald's cheeseburgers have more vitamin B3, zinc, and monounsaturated fat; however, egg McMUFFIN is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B2, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily cholesterol needs 43% more than mcDonald's cheeseburgers.
- Egg McMUFFIN contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger 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 PotassiumPotassium | +15.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.9% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +29.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
13.64 g
Fats:
9.66 g
Carbs:
21.67 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
2.45 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +22% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.8% |
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Protein
~13.64g
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Other
~2.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.435 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.355 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 | +33.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +388.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
2.01 g
Fructose:
2.59 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.84 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 GlucoseGlucose | +402.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +502.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +63.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +47.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +66.7% |
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Starch
~0g
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 35mg | 165mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg | 36% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 200mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.355g | 1.735g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.368mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.29mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 3.102mg | 6% |
| Folate | 59µg | 79µg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 4.435g | 3.592g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.59mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 167mg | 192mg | 3% |
| Fats | 11.79g | 9.66g | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.59g | 0.43g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.223mg | 0.262mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.631g | 2.721g | 2% |
| Calories | 263kcal | 228kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 27.81g | 21.67g | 2% |
| Protein | 12.97g | 13.64g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.084mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.35mg | 2.3mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 173mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.71g | 20.57g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.22g | 2.13g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.1g | 0% |
| Sodium | 626mg | 617mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.647g | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your 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
27%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg McMUFFIN contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.843g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in vitamins
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.