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.
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Potassium
+31.2%
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Sodium
-30.8%
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Zinc
+108.5%
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Copper
+27.4%
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Calcium
+128.6%
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Phosphorus
+61.3%
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Manganese
+18.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.3
Equal in Magnesium - 20
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Potassium
+31.2%
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Sodium
-30.8%
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Zinc
+108.5%
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Copper
+27.4%
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Calcium
+128.6%
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Phosphorus
+61.3%
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Manganese
+18.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.3
Equal in Magnesium - 20
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
+43.5%
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Vitamin C
+33.3%
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Vitamin B1
+43.2%
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Folate
+41.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.368
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Vitamin B3
+43.5%
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Vitamin C
+33.3%
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Vitamin B1
+43.2%
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Folate
+41.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.368
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+19.6%
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Other
+35.4%
Equal in Protein - 13.64
Equal in Carbs - 21.67
Equal in Water - 52.58
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
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Fats
+19.6%
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Other
+35.4%
Equal in Protein - 13.64
Equal in Carbs - 21.67
Equal in Water - 52.58
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+54.4%
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Saturated Fat
-10.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+513.1%
Saturated Fat:
4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.283 g
Saturated Fat:
3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.735 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+54.4%
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Saturated Fat
-10.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+513.1%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+377.5%
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Fructose
+411.6%
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Maltose
+28.1%
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Sucrose
+81.8%
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Lactose
+371.4%
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
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Glucose
+377.5%
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Fructose
+411.6%
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Maltose
+28.1%
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Sucrose
+81.8%
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Lactose
+371.4%
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 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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| Net carbs | 20.57g | 20.57g | |
| Protein | 14.1g | 13.64g |
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| Fats | 11.55g | 9.66g |
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| Carbs | 22.17g | 21.67g |
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| Calories | 244kcal | 228kcal |
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| Fructose | 2.2g | 0.43g |
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| Sugar | 5.13g | 2.13g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 84mg | 192mg |
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| Iron | 2.41mg | 2.3mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 124mg | 200mg |
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| Potassium | 227mg | 173mg |
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| Sodium | 427mg | 617mg |
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| Zinc | 2.69mg | 1.29mg |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.084mg |
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| Manganese | 0.199mg | 0.235mg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.59mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.262mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.344mg | 0.368mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.452mg | 3.102mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg |
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| Folate | 56µg | 79µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.28µg |
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| Cholesterol | 39mg | 165mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.724g | 0.109g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.008g | 3.592g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.021g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.202g | 2.721g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.283g | 1.735g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.416g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.114g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 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
35%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 126mg)
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.