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Chicken fingers vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chicken fingers and Submarine sandwich

  • Chicken fingers have more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Submarine sandwich is higher in Vitamin B1, Calcium, Iron, and Folate.
  • Chicken fingers covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 24% more than Submarine sandwich.
  • Submarine sandwich contains 8 times less Vitamin E than Chicken fingers. Chicken fingers contain 3.17mg of Vitamin E , while Submarine sandwich contains 0.41mg.
  • Submarine sandwich has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato.

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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 Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.8%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains more Calcium +905.9%
Contains more Iron +147.9%
Contains less Sodium -25.2%
Contains more Zinc +47.9%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Manganese +55.3%
Contains more Selenium +13.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 15% 48% 25% 75% 29% 28% 47% 109%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.8%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains more Calcium +905.9%
Contains more Iron +147.9%
Contains less Sodium -25.2%
Contains more Zinc +47.9%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Manganese +55.3%
Contains more Selenium +13.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +673.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1445.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.2%
Contains more Folate +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 64% 6% 4% 28% 42% 155% 75% 99% 15% 20% 20%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 9% 6% 25% 86% 62% 82% 34% 47% 50% 28% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +673.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1445.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.2%
Contains more Folate +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +82.7%
Contains more Fats +38.9%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +18.4%
Contains more Water +21.2%
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
11% 10% 20% 57% 3%
Protein: 10.52 g
Fats: 10.04 g
Carbs: 20.43 g
Water: 56.51 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +82.7%
Contains more Fats +38.9%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +18.4%
Contains more Water +21.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200.1%
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
39% 40% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.927 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 15.67
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
83% 7% 7% 2%
Starch: 15.67 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.4 g
Lactose: 0.08 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 15.67

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken fingers Submarine sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Submarine sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 16.05g 19.23g Submarine sandwich
Protein 19.22g 10.52g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 10.04g Chicken fingers
Carbs 17.25g 20.43g Submarine sandwich
Calories 271kcal 213kcal Chicken fingers
Starch 17.03g 15.67g Chicken fingers
Fructose 0g 1.4g Submarine sandwich
Sugar 0.4g 3.18g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 1.2g
Calcium 17mg 171mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 0.73mg 1.81mg Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 28mg 20mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 282mg 112mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 373mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 575mg Submarine sandwich
Zinc 0.71mg 1.05mg Submarine sandwich
Copper 0.069mg 0.084mg Submarine sandwich
Manganese 0.228mg 0.354mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 17.5µg 19.9µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 11IU 170IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.41mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU 7IU
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin C 1.1mg 7.5mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.343mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.267mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 4.323mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.555mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.203mg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 66µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin K 8µg 4.5µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.1mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg 0.331mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.431mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg 0.752mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg 0.491mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg 0.21mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.431mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 0.501mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg 0.301mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 48mg 27mg Submarine sandwich
Trans Fat 0.052g 0.119g Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.493g 3.554g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.005g Submarine sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 3.716g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 1.927g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.048g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 1.665g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.003g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.104g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.004g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.013g Submarine sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Submarine sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Chicken fingers
37%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.061g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients
  2. Submarine sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170696/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.