McDonald's french fries vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between McDonald's french fries and Egg McMUFFIN
- McDonald's french fries are higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Fiber, yet Egg McMUFFIN is higher in Vitamin B2, Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
- Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 25% more than McDonald's french fries.
- McDonald's french fries contain 4 times more Fiber than Egg McMUFFIN. While McDonald's french fries contain 3.9g of Fiber, Egg McMUFFIN contains only 1.1g.
- The amount of Sodium in McDonald's french fries are lower.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, french fries 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +85% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +244.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +910.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +187.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +152.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.5% |
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 | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +133.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +162.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +894.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.41 g
Fats:
15.47 g
Carbs:
42.58 g
Water:
36.63 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
13.64 g
Fats:
9.66 g
Carbs:
21.67 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
2.45 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +60.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +96.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +300% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.727 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.735 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -36.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +171.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +172.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
38.23 g
Sucrose:
0.21 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +90.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 323kcal | 228kcal |
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| Protein | 3.41g | 13.64g |
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| Fats | 15.47g | 9.66g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 1.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 38.68g | 20.57g |
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| Carbs | 42.58g | 21.67g |
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| Cholesterol | 165mg |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 192mg |
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| Potassium | 596mg | 173mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.3mg |
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| Sugar | 0.21g | 2.13g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.084mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 1.29mg |
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| Starch | 38.23g |
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| Phosphorus | 127mg | 200mg |
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| Sodium | 189mg | 617mg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.38mg | 0.59mg |
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| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.235mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.262mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.368mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.22mg | 3.102mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.59mg | 0.836mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin K | 16µg |
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| Folate | 79µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.064g | 0.109g |
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| Choline | 39.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.271g | 3.592g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.379g | 2.721g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.727g | 1.735g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.43g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.021g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.382g | 0.114g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.031g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.251g | 1.416g |
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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
28%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 428mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.321g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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