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Pizza vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pizza and Egg McMUFFIN?

  • Pizza is richer in Vitamin B1, and Manganese, while Egg McMUFFIN is higher in Vitamin B2.
  • Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 49% higher.
  • Egg McMUFFIN has 2 times less Fiber than Pizza. Pizza has 2.3g of Fiber, while Egg McMUFFIN has 1.1g.
  • Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN types in this comparison.

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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.
Pizza
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
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 +20%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Calcium ~192mg
~equal in Potassium ~173mg
~equal in Iron ~2.3mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.29mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~200mg
~equal in Sodium ~617mg

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.
Pizza
Pizza
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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 4.7% 21% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
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 CVitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
Pizza
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 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 CarbsCarbs +53.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.8%
Contains more WaterWater +21.8%
~equal in Fats ~9.66g
~equal in Other ~2.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
Pizza
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 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 -19.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.721g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.735g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
Pizza
6
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 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 GlucoseGlucose +95%
Contains more FructoseFructose +132.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +27.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +84.2%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Egg McMUFFIN Opinion
Calories 266kcal 228kcal Pizza
Protein 11.39g 13.64g Egg McMUFFIN
Fats 9.69g 9.66g Pizza
Vitamin C 1.4mg 1.2mg Pizza
Net carbs 31.03g 20.57g Pizza
Carbs 33.33g 21.67g Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 165mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 20mg Pizza
Calcium 188mg 192mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 172mg 173mg Egg McMUFFIN
Iron 2.48mg 2.3mg Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 2.13g Egg McMUFFIN
Fiber 2.3g 1.1g Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.084mg Pizza
Zinc 1.34mg 1.29mg Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 200mg Pizza
Sodium 598mg 617mg Pizza
Vitamin A 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.59mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.235mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.262mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.368mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 3.102mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.836mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.145mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B12 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Folate 93µg 79µg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g 0.109g Egg McMUFFIN
Choline 16.4mg Pizza
Saturated Fat 4.465g 3.592g Egg McMUFFIN
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 2.721g Egg McMUFFIN
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 1.735g Egg McMUFFIN
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Fructose 1g 0.43g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.002g Pizza
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.021g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.114g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.006g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.001g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.012g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.01g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g 1.416g Egg McMUFFIN

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza 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
33%
Pizza
28%
Egg McMUFFIN
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
43%
Egg McMUFFIN

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 148mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.873g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.