Egg McMUFFIN vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between egg McMUFFIN and mcGriddles
- Egg McMUFFIN is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, iron, folate, and vitamin B5, yet mcGriddles are higher in phosphorus.
- Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily cholesterol needs 47% more than mcGriddles.
- Egg McMUFFIN contains 3 times more calcium than mcGriddles. While egg McMUFFIN contains 192mg of calcium, mcGriddles contain only 63mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in mcGriddles is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +204.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +135.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +113.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Cholesterol | 165mg | 24mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 316mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.368mg | 0.156mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 192mg | 63mg | 13% |
| Fats | 9.66g | 17.76g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.721g | 7.532g | 12% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 1.42mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 11% | |
| Folate | 79µg | 37µg | 11% |
| Protein | 13.64g | 8.41g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg | 0.384mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.592g | 5.435g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.735g | 2.591g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.76mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 617mg | 737mg | 5% |
| Calories | 228kcal | 312kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.59mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.262mg | 0.209mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 21.67g | 31.25g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg | 0.108mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.198mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 145mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.079mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 6g | 2.7g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 167kcal | 371kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 44g | 32g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.2 | 1.9 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 20.57g | 30.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.13g | 11.23g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1g | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.102mg | 3.082mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.109g | 0.956g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 0.14g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.64 g
Fats:
9.66 g
Carbs:
21.67 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
2.45 g
Protein:
8.41 g
Fats:
17.76 g
Carbs:
31.25 g
Water:
40.11 g
Other:
2.47 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +83.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.592 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.735 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.435 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.591 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +176.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
6.16 g
Glucose:
3.91 g
Fructose:
0.14 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.48 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +207.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +18.8% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1440% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +877.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +63.6% |
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Starch
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Galactose
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