McDonald's hamburger vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mcDonald's hamburgers and egg McMUFFIN
- McDonald's hamburgers are higher in vitamin B3, iron, and zinc, yet egg McMUFFIN is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily cholesterol needs 46% more than mcDonald's hamburgers.
- McDonald's hamburgers contain 3 times more sugar than egg McMUFFIN. While mcDonald's hamburgers contain 6.03g of sugar, egg McMUFFIN contains only 2.13g.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, Hamburger 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 IronIron | +24.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.9% |
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 | +46.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +23.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.92 g
Fats:
10.09 g
Carbs:
30.28 g
Water:
44.53 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
13.64 g
Fats:
9.66 g
Carbs:
21.67 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
2.45 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~13.64g
~equal in
Fats
~9.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.504 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.42 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 | +38.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.592g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.1 g
Fructose:
3.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.63 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 | +425% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +667.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0.57g
~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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 26.2µg | 48% | |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 165mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 35% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg | 17% | |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 200mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.239mg | 0.368mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.544mg | 3.102mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.87mg | 2.3mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 192mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.95mg | 1.29mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 494mg | 617mg | 5% |
| Folate | 64µg | 79µg | 4% |
| Fructose | 3.3g | 0.43g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.59mg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.235mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 30.28g | 21.67g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.768g | 2.721g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.42g | 1.735g | 2% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 228kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.247mg | 0.262mg | 1% |
| Protein | 12.92g | 13.64g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.084mg | 1% |
| Fats | 10.09g | 9.66g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.1g | 1% |
| Potassium | 192mg | 173mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.98g | 20.57g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.03g | 2.13g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.428g | 0.109g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 3.504g | 3.592g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.134g | 0.114g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.135g | 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
56%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 138mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
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 ($)