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Nachos vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Nachos and Egg McMUFFIN

  • Nachos are higher in Vitamin E, yet Egg McMUFFIN is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily Cholesterol needs 54% more than Nachos.
  • Nachos contain 7 times more Vitamin E than Egg McMUFFIN. While Nachos contain 4.08mg of Vitamin E, Egg McMUFFIN contains only 0.59mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Nachos are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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.
Nachos
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 58% 15% 86% 28% 35% 86% 80% 31% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +204.8%
Contains more IronIron +206.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~200mg

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.
Nachos
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 1.3% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 0% 12% 0% 66% 85% 58% 50% 33% 0% 0% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +591.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +392.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more FolateFolate +690%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.2mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 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 FatsFats +122.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +215.7%
Contains more WaterWater +40.6%
Contains more OtherOther +31%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
45% 34% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.735 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +415.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +190.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +32.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +393.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Nachos Egg McMUFFIN
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Egg McMUFFIN Opinion
Calories 343kcal 228kcal Nachos
Protein 4.32g 13.64g Egg McMUFFIN
Fats 21.5g 9.66g Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.2mg Egg McMUFFIN
Net carbs 31.71g 20.57g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 21.67g Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 165mg Nachos
Magnesium 42mg 20mg Nachos
Calcium 63mg 192mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 362mg 173mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 2.3mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sugar 2.17g 2.13g Egg McMUFFIN
Fiber 3.2g 1.1g Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.084mg Egg McMUFFIN
Zinc 0.86mg 1.29mg Egg McMUFFIN
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 200mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sodium 313mg 617mg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.59mg Nachos
Manganese 0.187mg 0.235mg Egg McMUFFIN
Selenium 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.262mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.368mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 3.102mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.836mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.145mg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg Nachos
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Folate 10µg 79µg Egg McMUFFIN
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.109g Nachos
Choline 26.4mg Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.173g 3.592g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 2.721g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 1.735g Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Fructose 0g 0.43g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.021g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.114g Nachos
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.001g Nachos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.012g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.01g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 1.416g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Egg McMUFFIN
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
24%
Nachos
28%
Egg McMUFFIN
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
43%
Egg McMUFFIN

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 162mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.419g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.