Egg McMUFFIN vs McDonald’s hamburger – In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Egg McMUFFIN vs McDonald’s hamburger – In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Egg McMUFFIN and McDonald’s hamburger
- Egg McMUFFIN is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, yet McDonald’s hamburger is higher in Vitamin B3, Iron, and Zinc.
- Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily Cholesterol needs 46% more than McDonald’s hamburger.
- Egg McMUFFIN contains 2 times more Phosphorus than McDonald’s hamburger. While Egg McMUFFIN contains 200mg of Phosphorus, McDonald’s hamburger contains only 107mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in McDonald’s hamburger is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD’S, Egg McMUFFIN and McDONALD’S, Hamburger.
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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” chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Contains more Calcium +51.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.9%
Contains more Iron +24.8%
Contains more Potassium +11%
Contains less Sodium -19.9%
Contains more Zinc +51.2%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Equal in Magnesium – 21
Contains more Calcium +51.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.9%
Contains more Iron +24.8%
Contains more Potassium +11%
Contains less Sodium -19.9%
Contains more Zinc +51.2%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Equal in Magnesium – 21
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The “coverage” chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54%
Contains more Folate +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 – 0.247
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54%
Contains more Folate +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 – 0.247
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +18.1%
Contains more Other +12.4%
Contains more Carbs +39.7%
Equal in Protein – 12.92
Equal in Fats – 10.09
Protein: 13.64 g
Fats: 9.66 g
Carbs: 21.67 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 2.45 g
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more Water +18.1%
Contains more Other +12.4%
Contains more Carbs +39.7%
Equal in Protein – 12.92
Equal in Fats – 10.09
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat – 3.504
Saturated Fat: 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.735 g
Saturated Fat: 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.42 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat – 3.504
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +425%
Contains more Fructose +667.4%
Contains more Maltose +10.5%
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: 0 g
Glucose: 2.1 g
Fructose: 3.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +425%
Contains more Fructose +667.4%
Contains more Maltose +10.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
| Lower in Sodium | |
| Lower in Cholesterol | |
| Lower in Saturated Fat | |
| Lower in Sugar | |
| Rich in vitamins | |
| Lower in glycemic index | Equal |
| Lower in price | Equal |
| Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison – raw data values
| Nutrient | Opinion | ||
| Net carbs | 20.57g | 28.98g | |
| Protein | 13.64g | 12.92g | |
| Fats | 9.66g | 10.09g | |
| Carbs | 21.67g | 30.28g | |
| Calories | 228kcal | 264kcal | |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 3.3g | |
| Sugar | 2.13g | 6.03g | |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.3g | |
| Calcium | 192mg | 127mg | |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 2.87mg | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 21mg | |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 107mg | |
| Potassium | 173mg | 192mg | |
| Sodium | 617mg | 494mg | |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 1.95mg | |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.096mg | |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | ||
| Vitamin E | 0.59mg | ||
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.6mg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.262mg | 0.247mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.368mg | 0.239mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.102mg | 4.544mg | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg | ||
| Folate | 79µg | 64µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | ||
| Cholesterol | 165mg | 27mg | |
| Trans Fat | 0.109g | 0.428g | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.592g | 3.504g | |
| Omega-3 – DHA | 0.021g | 0g | |
| Omega-3 – EPA | 0.002g | 0.002g | |
| Omega-3 – DPA | 0.006g | 0.006g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.721g | 3.768g | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.735g | 1.42g | |
| Omega-6 – Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.004g | |
| Omega-6 – Linoleic acid | 1.416g | 1.135g | |
| Omega-6 – Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.004g | |
| Omega-3 – ALA | 0.114g | 0.134g | |
| Omega-3 – Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.001g | |
| Omega-6 – Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | 0.011g |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
| Low Fats diet | |
| Low Carbs diet | |
| Low Calories diet | |
| Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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47%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald’s hamburger contains less Sodium (difference – 123mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald’s hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference – 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald’s hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference – 0.088g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference – 3.9g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.
