McDONALD'S vs BURGER KING
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
McDONALD'S, Sausage McMUFFIN with Egg — 12.6g vs 10.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
McDONALD'S, Sausage McMUFFIN with Egg — 274 vs 283 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
McDONALD'S, Sausage McMUFFIN with Egg scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | McDONALD'S | BURGER KING | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 274 kcal | 283 kcal | -3% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 50.0 g | 46.4 g | +8% |
| Protein | 12.6 g | 10.4 g | +22% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 17.8 g | 15.8 g | +13% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 17.3 g | 24.8 g | -30% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.900 g | 0.700 g | +29% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 6.01 g | 4.77 g | +26% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 6.58 g | 6.67 g | -1% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.339 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 154 mg | 139 mg | +11% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.262 mg | 0.243 mg | +8% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.344 mg | 0.426 mg | -19% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.93 mg | 2.05 mg | +43% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.818 mg | 0.828 mg | -1% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.149 mg | 0.117 mg | +27% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.700 ug | 0.530 ug | +32% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.500 mg | 1.11 mg | -55% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 172 mg | 231 mg | -26% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.97 mg | 1.90 mg | +4% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 18.0 mg | 17.0 mg | +6% |
| Phosphorus, P | 171 mg | 249 mg | -31% |
| Potassium, K | 171 mg | 168 mg | +2% |
| Sodium, Na | 572 mg | 650 mg | -12% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.22 mg | 1.04 mg | +17% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.094 mg | 0.074 mg | +27% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.189 mg | 0.227 mg | -17% |
| Selenium, Se | — | 22.2 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1146 kj | 1182 kj | -3% |
| Ash | 2.34 g | 2.68 g | -13% |
| Total Sugars | 1.57 g | 4.03 g | -61% |
| Sucrose | 0.090 g | 0 g | |
| Glucose | 0.380 g | 0.640 g | -41% |
| Fructose | 0.240 g | 0.890 g | -73% |
| Lactose | 0.330 g | 1.71 g | -81% |
| Maltose | 0.510 g | 0.800 g | -36% |
| Galactose | 0.030 g | 0 g | |
| Starch | — | 17.6 g | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 335 IU | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0.060 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 4.74 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 1.83 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 9.50 ug | |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | — | 8.00 ug | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0.175 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0.150 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0.097 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 0.347 g | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0.038 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | — | 2.72 g | |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | — | 0.033 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | — | 1.15 g | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | — | 0.029 g | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | — | 0.025 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | — | 0.028 g | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0.162 g | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | — | 6.44 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0.034 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.77 g | 2.93 g | -6% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | — | 2.60 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 0.269 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | — | 0.269 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0.060 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.100 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.360 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.486 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.865 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.548 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.231 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.197 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.528 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.394 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.606 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.484 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.263 g | |
| Alanine | — | 0.451 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 0.771 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 2.57 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.336 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 0.883 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.648 g | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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