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

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Summary of differences between Chicken McNuggets and Submarine sandwich

  • Chicken McNuggets have more Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Submarine sandwich is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin C.
  • Chicken McNuggets covers your daily need of Phosphorus 23% more than Submarine sandwich.
  • Chicken McNuggets have 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Submarine sandwich. While Chicken McNuggets have 0.398mg of Vitamin B6, Submarine sandwich has only 0.203mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS 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 +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.9%
Contains more Calcium +1454.5%
Contains more Iron +103.4%
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Contains more Zinc +78%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +152.9%
Equal in Sodium - 575
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 34% 18% 117% 23% 74% 17% 17% 19% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 15% 48% 25% 75% 29% 28% 47% 109%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.9%
Contains more Calcium +1454.5%
Contains more Iron +103.4%
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Contains more Zinc +78%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +152.9%
Equal in Sodium - 575

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 B3 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +525%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 4% 40% 26% 139% 53% 92% 0% 42% 0%
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 B3 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +525%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50.1%
Contains more Fats +97.3%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Water +19.9%
Contains more Other +14.7%
16% 20% 15% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.79 g
Fats: 19.81 g
Carbs: 15.09 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.18 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 +50.1%
Contains more Fats +97.3%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Water +19.9%
Contains more Other +14.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.554
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.61 g
39% 40% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.927 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.554

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken McNuggets Submarine sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 15.09g 19.23g Submarine sandwich
Protein 15.79g 10.52g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 19.81g 10.04g Chicken McNuggets
Carbs 15.09g 20.43g Submarine sandwich
Calories 302kcal 213kcal Chicken McNuggets
Starch 15.67g Submarine sandwich
Fructose 0g 1.4g Submarine sandwich
Sugar 0.08g 3.18g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 1.2g Submarine sandwich
Calcium 11mg 171mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 0.89mg 1.81mg Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 20mg Chicken McNuggets
Phosphorus 272mg 112mg Chicken McNuggets
Potassium 252mg 282mg Submarine sandwich
Sodium 566mg 575mg Chicken McNuggets
Zinc 0.59mg 1.05mg Submarine sandwich
Copper 0.049mg 0.084mg Submarine sandwich
Manganese 0.14mg 0.354mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 170IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.41mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 7IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin C 1.2mg 7.5mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.343mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.267mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.4mg 4.323mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.555mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.398mg 0.203mg Chicken McNuggets
Folate 66µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.22µg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin K 4.5µg Submarine sandwich
Tryptophan 0.1mg Submarine sandwich
Threonine 0.331mg Submarine sandwich
Isoleucine 0.431mg Submarine sandwich
Leucine 0.752mg Submarine sandwich
Lysine 0.491mg Submarine sandwich
Methionine 0.21mg Submarine sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.431mg Submarine sandwich
Valine 0.501mg Submarine sandwich
Histidine 0.301mg Submarine sandwich
Cholesterol 44mg 27mg Submarine sandwich
Trans Fat 0.114g 0.119g Chicken McNuggets
Saturated Fat 3.261g 3.554g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.002g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.005g Submarine sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 8.134g 3.716g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 5.61g 1.927g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.048g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g 1.665g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.003g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g 0.104g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.004g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.013g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken McNuggets 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
33%
Chicken McNuggets
37%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Chicken McNuggets
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.293g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/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.

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