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McFlurry vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between McFlurry and Egg McMUFFIN

  • Egg McMUFFIN is higher than McFlurry in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily Cholesterol needs 50% more than McFlurry.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in McFlurry is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES 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 Potassium +20.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Calcium +42.2%
Contains more Iron +751.9%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.4%
Contains more Zinc +138.9%
Contains more Copper +90.9%
Contains more Manganese +410.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 11% 13% 50% 19% 8% 15% 15% 6% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 58% 87% 15% 86% 16% 81% 36% 28% 31% 0%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Calcium +42.2%
Contains more Iron +751.9%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.4%
Contains more Zinc +138.9%
Contains more Copper +90.9%
Contains more Manganese +410.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +637.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +413.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.6%
Contains more Folate +2533.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 2% 0% 0% 13% 57% 3% 44% 13% 3% 75% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 12% 0% 4% 66% 85% 59% 51% 34% 60% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +637.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +413.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.6%
Contains more Folate +2533.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +23.8%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Protein +239.3%
Contains more Fats +49.5%
Contains more Other +155.2%
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 g
14% 10% 22% 53% 2%
Protein: 13.64 g
Fats: 9.66 g
Carbs: 21.67 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 2.45 g
Contains more Carbs +23.8%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Protein +239.3%
Contains more Fats +49.5%
Contains more Other +155.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +515.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.592
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.282 g
45% 34% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.735 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +515.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.592

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +4125%
Contains more Glucose +87.5%
Contains more Lactose +1787.9%
Contains more Fructose +104.8%
Contains more Maltose +103.6%
69% 3% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 16.9 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 6.23 g
Maltose: 0.28 g
Galactose: 0 g
19% 19% 20% 15% 27%
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 Sucrose +4125%
Contains more Glucose +87.5%
Contains more Lactose +1787.9%
Contains more Fructose +104.8%
Contains more Maltose +103.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McFlurry Egg McMUFFIN
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry Egg McMUFFIN Opinion
Net carbs 26.62g 20.57g McFlurry
Protein 4.02g 13.64g Egg McMUFFIN
Fats 6.46g 9.66g Egg McMUFFIN
Carbs 26.82g 21.67g McFlurry
Calories 177kcal 228kcal Egg McMUFFIN
Fructose 0.21g 0.43g Egg McMUFFIN
Sugar 24.37g 2.13g Egg McMUFFIN
Fiber 0.2g 1.1g Egg McMUFFIN
Calcium 135mg 192mg Egg McMUFFIN
Iron 0.27mg 2.3mg Egg McMUFFIN
Magnesium 17mg 20mg Egg McMUFFIN
Phosphorus 116mg 200mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 208mg 173mg McFlurry
Sodium 54mg 617mg McFlurry
Zinc 0.54mg 1.29mg Egg McMUFFIN
Copper 0.044mg 0.084mg Egg McMUFFIN
Manganese 0.046mg 0.235mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin A 312IU McFlurry
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.59mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin C 1.2mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.262mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.368mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 3.102mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 0.836mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.145mg Egg McMUFFIN
Folate 3µg 79µg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B12 0.6µg McFlurry
Cholesterol 16mg 165mg McFlurry
Trans Fat 0.281g 0.109g Egg McMUFFIN
Saturated Fat 3.402g 3.592g McFlurry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.021g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Egg McMUFFIN
Monounsaturated Fat 1.67g 2.721g Egg McMUFFIN
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 1.735g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.01g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.416g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - ALA 0.114g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Egg McMUFFIN

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McFlurry Egg McMUFFIN
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
19%
McFlurry
31%
Egg McMUFFIN
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
43%
Egg McMUFFIN

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 563mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.19g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.24g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg McMUFFIN
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 ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/nutrients
  2. Egg McMUFFIN - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173307/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.