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Wendy's hamburger vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Wendy's hamburger and Egg McMUFFIN?

  • Wendy's hamburger is richer in Zinc, Copper, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Egg McMUFFIN is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 43% higher.
  • Egg McMUFFIN has 2 times less Zinc than Wendy's hamburger. Wendy's hamburger has 2.47mg of Zinc, while Egg McMUFFIN has 1.29mg.
  • Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sodium.

We used WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese and McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN types in this comparison.

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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 13% 10% 17% 102% 46% 67% 44% 52% 24% 99%
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 +12.7%
Contains more IronIron +18.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +464.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.7%

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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 69% 47% 60% 20% 26% 181% 23% 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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.262mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.102mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 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 +28.8%
Contains more OtherOther +59.1%
~equal in Protein ~13.64g
~equal in Fats ~9.66g
~equal in Water ~52.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.55 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 +49.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.9%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.592g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
81% 8% 9%
Starch: 11.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 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 +185%
Contains more FructoseFructose +207%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +159.1%
~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.
Wendy's hamburger Egg McMUFFIN
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's hamburger Egg McMUFFIN Opinion
Calories 213kcal 228kcal Egg McMUFFIN
Protein 12.63g 13.64g Egg McMUFFIN
Fats 10.6g 9.66g Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.2mg Egg McMUFFIN
Net carbs 15.52g 20.57g Egg McMUFFIN
Carbs 16.82g 21.67g Egg McMUFFIN
Cholesterol 35mg 165mg Wendy's hamburger
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Egg McMUFFIN
Calcium 34mg 192mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 195mg 173mg Wendy's hamburger
Iron 2.73mg 2.3mg Wendy's hamburger
Sugar 2.13g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1.3g 1.1g Wendy's hamburger
Copper 0.139mg 0.084mg Wendy's hamburger
Zinc 2.47mg 1.29mg Wendy's hamburger
Starch 11.52g Wendy's hamburger
Phosphorus 103mg 200mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sodium 395mg 617mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin E 0.59mg Egg McMUFFIN
Manganese 0.187mg 0.235mg Egg McMUFFIN
Selenium 18.2µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.275mg 0.262mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.368mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 3.225mg 3.102mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.336mg 0.836mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.114mg 0.145mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B12 1.45µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 9µg Wendy's hamburger
Folate 79µg Egg McMUFFIN
Trans Fat 0.109g Wendy's hamburger
Saturated Fat 3.689g 3.592g Egg McMUFFIN
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 2.721g Wendy's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.55g 1.735g Egg McMUFFIN
Tryptophan 0.133mg Wendy's hamburger
Threonine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Isoleucine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Leucine 0.827mg Wendy's hamburger
Lysine 0.769mg Wendy's hamburger
Methionine 0.24mg Wendy's hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.461mg Wendy's hamburger
Valine 0.524mg Wendy's hamburger
Histidine 0.301mg Wendy's hamburger
Fructose 1.32g 0.43g Wendy's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.021g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - ALA 0.114g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.01g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.416g Egg McMUFFIN

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wendy's hamburger 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
33%
Wendy's hamburger
28%
Egg McMUFFIN
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Wendy's hamburger
43%
Egg McMUFFIN

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.097g)
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.
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. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/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.