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Fish sandwich vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fish sandwich and Egg McMUFFIN

  • Fish sandwich has less Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B5, Folate, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 43% more.
  • Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
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 +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +418.9%
Contains more IronIron +53.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +12%
Contains more ZincZinc +163.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.4%
~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.
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 6% 5.2% 11% 6% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
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 +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +162.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.59mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 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 +28.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.6%
Contains more OtherOther +15%
~equal in Water ~52.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 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 -45.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +260.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.721g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 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 GlucoseGlucose +200%
Contains more FructoseFructose +241.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +52.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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.
Fish sandwich Egg McMUFFIN
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Egg McMUFFIN Opinion
Calories 257kcal 228kcal Fish sandwich
Protein 10.29g 13.64g Egg McMUFFIN
Fats 12.45g 9.66g Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1.2mg Fish sandwich
Net carbs 25.69g 20.57g Fish sandwich
Carbs 26.69g 21.67g Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 165mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 20mg Fish sandwich
Calcium 37mg 192mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 206mg 173mg Fish sandwich
Iron 1.5mg 2.3mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sugar 3.53g 2.13g Egg McMUFFIN
Fiber 1g 1.1g Egg McMUFFIN
Copper 0.075mg 0.084mg Egg McMUFFIN
Zinc 0.49mg 1.29mg Egg McMUFFIN
Phosphorus 116mg 200mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sodium 602mg 617mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.59mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin D 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.264mg 0.235mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.262mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.368mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 3.102mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.836mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.145mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B12 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Folate 46µg 79µg Egg McMUFFIN
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.109g Fish sandwich
Choline 28.9mg Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.949g 3.592g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 2.721g Egg McMUFFIN
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 1.735g Fish sandwich
Fructose 1.47g 0.43g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.002g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.021g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.114g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.012g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.01g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 1.416g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich 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
28%
Fish sandwich
28%
Egg McMUFFIN
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
43%
Egg McMUFFIN

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 130mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.643g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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.
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.

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