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Potato wedges vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between potato wedges and egg McMUFFIN?

  • Potato wedges are higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin C, yet egg McMUFFIN is higher in vitamin B2, iron, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 55% more.
  • Potato wedges have 9 times more vitamin C than egg McMUFFIN. While potato wedges have 11.2mg of vitamin C, egg McMUFFIN has only 1.2mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in potato wedges is lower.

We used USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.5% 35% 26% 0% 10% 37% 6.4% 0% 0%
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 PotassiumPotassium +127.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1180%
Contains more IronIron +228.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +248.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +129.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
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 37% 0% 0% 0% 25% 9.2% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +820%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 +17.7%
Contains more WaterWater +29.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +405.2%
Contains more FatsFats +339.1%
Contains more OtherOther +88.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 69% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 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 -84.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +87.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1601%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Egg McMUFFIN DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 165mg 55%
Sodium 49mg 617mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.368mg 25%
Protein 2.7g 13.64g 22%
Folate 79µg 20%
Iron 0.7mg 2.3mg 20%
Calcium 15mg 192mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.836mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.145mg 16%
Phosphorus 87mg 200mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.55g 3.592g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.262mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 1.735g 11%
Vitamin C 11.2mg 1.2mg 11%
Fats 2.2g 9.66g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 3.102mg 10%
Manganese 0.235mg 10%
Copper 0.084mg 9%
Zinc 0.37mg 1.29mg 8%
Potassium 394mg 173mg 7%
Calories 123kcal 228kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.59mg 4%
Fiber 2g 1.1g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.451g 2.721g 3%
Carbs 25.5g 21.67g 1%
Fructose 0.43g 1%
Net carbs 23.5g 20.57g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0.3g 2.13g N/A
Trans fat 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Egg McMUFFIN
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Potato wedges
28%
Egg McMUFFIN
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
43%
Egg McMUFFIN

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.042g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.