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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.
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +20.8%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Calcium +115.7%
Contains more Iron +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.084
Equal in Manganese - 0.235
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 58% 87% 15% 86% 16% 81% 36% 28% 31% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +20.8%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Calcium +115.7%
Contains more Iron +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.084
Equal in Manganese - 0.235

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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Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +424%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.1%
Contains more Folate +315.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.59
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 12% 0% 4% 66% 85% 59% 51% 34% 60% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +424%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.1%
Contains more Folate +315.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.59

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +31.5%
Contains more Protein +54%
Contains more Other +56.1%
Equal in Carbs - 21.67
Equal in Water - 52.58
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 Fats +31.5%
Contains more Protein +54%
Contains more Other +56.1%
Equal in Carbs - 21.67
Equal in Water - 52.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.1%
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
45% 34% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.735 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +100%
Contains more Fructose +43.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.4
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +100%
Contains more Fructose +43.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.4

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 15.95g 20.57g Egg McMUFFIN
Protein 8.86g 13.64g Egg McMUFFIN
Fats 12.7g 9.66g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 21.67g Egg McMUFFIN
Calories 226kcal 228kcal Egg McMUFFIN
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g 0.43g Egg McMUFFIN
Sugar 0.9g 2.13g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 1.1g Taco
Calcium 89mg 192mg Egg McMUFFIN
Iron 1.19mg 2.3mg Egg McMUFFIN
Magnesium 32mg 20mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 200mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 209mg 173mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 617mg Taco
Zinc 1.75mg 1.29mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.084mg Egg McMUFFIN
Manganese 0.249mg 0.235mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.59mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.2mg Egg McMUFFIN
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
Folate 19µg 79µg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B12 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Cholesterol 28mg 165mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g 0.109g Egg McMUFFIN
Saturated Fat 4.384g 3.592g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.021g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 2.721g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 1.735g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.01g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 1.416g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.001g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.114g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.012g Egg McMUFFIN

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco Egg McMUFFIN
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Taco
31%
Egg McMUFFIN
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
43%
Egg McMUFFIN

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 137mg)
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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