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Taco vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco and Egg McMUFFIN different?

  • Taco is higher in Fiber, however, Egg McMUFFIN is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Egg McMUFFIN is 46% higher.
  • Taco contains 4 times more Fiber than Egg McMUFFIN. While Taco contains 3.9g of Fiber, Egg McMUFFIN contains only 1.1g.
  • Taco has less Sodium.

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN are the varieties used 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.
Taco
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
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 +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +115.7%
Contains more IronIron +93.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.084mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.235mg

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.
Taco
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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 1.3% 7.9% 12% 3% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +424%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +315.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.59mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 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 +31.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54%
Contains more OtherOther +56.1%
~equal in Carbs ~21.67g
~equal in Water ~52.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +62.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -18.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 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 GlucoseGlucose +100%
Contains more FructoseFructose +43.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.4g
~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.
Taco Egg McMUFFIN
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Taco Egg McMUFFIN Opinion
Calories 226kcal 228kcal Egg McMUFFIN
Protein 8.86g 13.64g Egg McMUFFIN
Fats 12.7g 9.66g Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.2mg Egg McMUFFIN
Net carbs 15.95g 20.57g Egg McMUFFIN
Carbs 19.85g 21.67g Egg McMUFFIN
Cholesterol 28mg 165mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Magnesium 32mg 20mg Taco
Calcium 89mg 192mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 209mg 173mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 2.3mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sugar 0.9g 2.13g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 1.1g Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.084mg Egg McMUFFIN
Zinc 1.75mg 1.29mg Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 200mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sodium 397mg 617mg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU Taco
Vitamin A 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.59mg Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.235mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.262mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.368mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 3.102mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B5 0.836mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.145mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B12 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Folate 19µg 79µg Egg McMUFFIN
Trans Fat 0.467g 0.109g Egg McMUFFIN
Choline 32mg Taco
Saturated Fat 4.384g 3.592g Egg McMUFFIN
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 2.721g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 1.735g Taco
Fructose 0.3g 0.43g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.021g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.114g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.012g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.01g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 1.416g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco 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
22%
Taco
28%
Egg McMUFFIN
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
43%
Egg McMUFFIN

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.792g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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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