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Taco salad vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between taco salad and egg McMUFFIN

  • The amount of phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, calcium, and folate in egg McMUFFIN is higher than in taco salad.
  • Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily cholesterol needs 48% more than taco salad.
  • Taco salad contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco salad 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 19% 29% 19% 43% 38% 37% 31% 50% 22% 12%
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 +30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +97.9%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +177.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.7%
~equal in Zinc ~1.29mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +424%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 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 WaterWater +37.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.2%
Contains more FatsFats +29.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.9%
Contains more OtherOther +53.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 38% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +96.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.592g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.721g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Egg McMUFFIN DV% diff.
Cholesterol 22mg 165mg 48%
Phosphorus 72mg 200mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.262mg 18%
Protein 6.68g 13.64g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.368mg 14%
Iron 1.15mg 2.3mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 3.102mg 12%
Calcium 97mg 192mg 10%
Sodium 385mg 617mg 10%
Folate 42µg 79µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 1.735g 6%
Choline 23.3mg 4%
Selenium 2.2µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.59mg 4%
Calories 141kcal 228kcal 4%
Fiber 1.1g 4%
Copper 0.113mg 0.084mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.836mg 3%
Fats 7.46g 9.66g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.145mg 3%
Carbs 11.91g 21.67g 3%
Manganese 0.167mg 0.235mg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 20mg 1%
Potassium 210mg 173mg 1%
Fructose 0.43g 1%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1.2mg 1%
Saturated fat 3.446g 3.592g 1%
Zinc 1.36mg 1.29mg 1%
Net carbs 11.91g 20.57g N/A
Sugar 2.13g N/A
Trans fat 0.109g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.606g 2.721g 0%
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.254mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0%
Leucine 0.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.343mg 0%
Histidine 0.201mg 0%
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
Taco salad 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
18%
Taco salad
28%
Egg McMUFFIN
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
43%
Egg McMUFFIN

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.146g)
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 ($)
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.

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. 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.