McDonald's Quarter Pounder vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between McDonald's Quarter Pounder and egg McMUFFIN
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder has more zinc, vitamin B3, and monounsaturated fat, while egg McMUFFIN has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B1, and folate.
- Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 42% higher.
- Egg McMUFFIN contains 2 times less zinc than McDonald's Quarter Pounder. McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains 2.69mg of zinc, while egg McMUFFIN contains 1.29mg.
- The amount of sodium in McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER 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 | +31.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.1% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +43.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 g
Protein:
13.64 g
Fats:
9.66 g
Carbs:
21.67 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
2.45 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.4% |
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Protein
~13.64g
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Carbs
~21.67g
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Water
~52.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.008 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.283 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 | +54.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +513.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.91 g
Fructose:
2.2 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
0.73 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 | +377.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +411.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +28.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +81.8% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +371.4% |
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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 Sugar |
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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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| Vitamin B12 | 1.28µg | 53% | |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 165mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg | 17% | |
| Zinc | 2.69mg | 1.29mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 124mg | 200mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 192mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.283g | 1.735g | 10% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 617mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.452mg | 3.102mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.262mg | 7% |
| Folate | 56µg | 79µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.202g | 2.721g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.59mg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.084mg | 3% |
| Fats | 11.55g | 9.66g | 3% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 173mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 4.008g | 3.592g | 2% |
| Fructose | 2.2g | 0.43g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.199mg | 0.235mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.344mg | 0.368mg | 2% |
| Calories | 244kcal | 228kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 14.1g | 13.64g | 1% |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 2.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 22.17g | 21.67g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.57g | 20.57g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.13g | 2.13g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.724g | 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
32%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 126mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.416g)
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.