McDonald's hamburger vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between McDonald's hamburger and Egg McMUFFIN
- McDonald's hamburger is higher in Vitamin B3, Iron, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Egg McMUFFIN is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
- Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily Cholesterol needs 46% more than McDonald's hamburger.
- McDonald's hamburger contains 2 times more Zinc than Egg McMUFFIN. While McDonald's hamburger contains 1.95mg of Zinc, Egg McMUFFIN contains only 1.29mg.
- The amount of Sodium in McDonald's hamburger is lower.
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.
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Iron
+24.8%
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Potassium
+11%
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Sodium
-19.9%
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Zinc
+51.2%
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Copper
+14.3%
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Manganese
+37%
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Calcium
+51.2%
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Phosphorus
+86.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Potassium - 173
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Iron
+24.8%
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Potassium
+11%
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Sodium
-19.9%
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Zinc
+51.2%
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Copper
+14.3%
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Manganese
+37%
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Calcium
+51.2%
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Phosphorus
+86.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Potassium - 173
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
+46.5%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+54%
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Folate
+23.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.262
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Vitamin B3
+46.5%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+54%
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Folate
+23.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.262
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+39.7%
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Water
+18.1%
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Other
+12.4%
Equal in Protein - 13.64
Equal in Fats - 9.66
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
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Carbs
+39.7%
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Water
+18.1%
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Other
+12.4%
Equal in Protein - 13.64
Equal in Fats - 9.66
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+38.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+22.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.592
Saturated Fat:
3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.42 g
Saturated Fat:
3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.735 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+38.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+22.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.592
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+425%
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Fructose
+667.4%
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Maltose
+10.5%
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Lactose
+∞%
Equal in Maltose - 0.57
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
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Glucose
+425%
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Fructose
+667.4%
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Maltose
+10.5%
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Lactose
+∞%
Equal in Maltose - 0.57
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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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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| Net carbs | 28.98g | 20.57g |
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| Protein | 12.92g | 13.64g |
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| Fats | 10.09g | 9.66g |
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| Carbs | 30.28g | 21.67g |
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| Calories | 264kcal | 228kcal |
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| Fructose | 3.3g | 0.43g |
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| Sugar | 6.03g | 2.13g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 127mg | 192mg |
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| Iron | 2.87mg | 2.3mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 107mg | 200mg |
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| Potassium | 192mg | 173mg |
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| Sodium | 494mg | 617mg |
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| Zinc | 1.95mg | 1.29mg |
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.084mg |
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| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.235mg |
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| Selenium | 26.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 55IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.59mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.247mg | 0.262mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.239mg | 0.368mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.544mg | 3.102mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg |
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| Folate | 64µg | 79µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg |
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| Cholesterol | 27mg | 165mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.428g | 0.109g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.504g | 3.592g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.021g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.002g | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.006g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.768g | 2.721g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.42g | 1.735g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.135g | 1.416g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.134g | 0.114g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.012g |
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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
30%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 138mg)
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 ($)