"Yes, there's processed American cheese, butter, and Canadian bacon - what sounds like all the makings of a typically addicting (and fatty) fast food meal - but the sandwich weighs in at a lighter calorie count than you might expect. According to McDonald's online nutritional calculator, the Egg McMuffin only contains 310 calories. Compare that to the other breakfast stacks, which all have at least 400 calories,"
"Saturated fat and sodium numbers also make the Egg McMuffin a comparatively healthier choice. Anytime you swap out the Canadian bacon for a sausage patty, you're increasing the amount of saturated fat. Additionally, customers who opt for a biscuit bread base over an English muffin are also significantly increasing their sodium intake. For instance, the Sausage Biscuit With Egg contains a whopping 1,190 milligrams of sodium - 52% of the recommended daily value - whereas the Egg McMuffin has 770 milligrams of sodium."
McDonald's removed salads but still offers some breakfast items that can fit an occasional diet-conscious meal. The Egg McMuffin contains 310 calories, placing it below many other McDonald's breakfast sandwiches. Other breakfast options range from about 400 calories to 710 calories for the Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Bagel, which exceeds a Big Mac in calories. Swapping Canadian bacon for a sausage patty raises saturated fat, and choosing a biscuit over an English muffin substantially increases sodium. The Sausage Biscuit With Egg has 1,190 mg sodium (52% DV) while the Egg McMuffin contains 770 mg.
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