Calorie comparison
Cheeseburger vs Egg McMuffin
Per 100 grams, egg mcmuffin is the lighter choice by 22 calories. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Cheeseburger | Egg McMuffin |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 252 | 230 |
| Protein | 12.6 g | 12.6 g |
| Carbs | 26.9 g | 22.2 g |
| Fat | 10.9 g | 9.6 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🍔 Cheeseburger
1 burger (119 g)
300 cal
15 g protein · 32 g carbs · 13 g fat
🥪 Egg McMuffin
1 sandwich (135 g)
311 cal
17 g protein · 30 g carbs · 13 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, cheeseburger or egg mcmuffin?
Per 100 g, cheeseburger has 252 calories and egg mcmuffin has 230. Egg McMuffin is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cheeseburger or egg mcmuffin?
Cheeseburger has 12.6 g of protein per 100 g; egg mcmuffin has 12.6 g. They're tied on protein.
Is cheeseburger or egg mcmuffin better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward egg mcmuffin — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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