McDonald's Big Mac vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Submarine sandwich
- McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, and Zinc, while Submarine sandwich has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
- McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 28% higher.
- Submarine sandwich contains 2 times less Zinc than McDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac contains 1.91mg of Zinc, while Submarine sandwich contains 1.05mg.
- The amount of Sodium in McDonald's Big Mac is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC 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.
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Iron
+10.5%
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Sodium
-20%
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Zinc
+81.9%
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Copper
+16.7%
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Calcium
+47.4%
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Potassium
+55.8%
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Manganese
+71.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.81
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Phosphorus - 112
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Iron
+10.5%
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Sodium
-20%
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Zinc
+81.9%
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Copper
+16.7%
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Calcium
+47.4%
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Potassium
+55.8%
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Manganese
+71.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.81
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Phosphorus - 112
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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Vitamin A
+10.6%
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Vitamin B12
+300%
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Vitamin C
+1775%
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Vitamin B1
+94.9%
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Vitamin B2
+27.8%
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Vitamin B3
+27.7%
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Folate
+43.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 170
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Vitamin A
+10.6%
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Vitamin B12
+300%
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Vitamin C
+1775%
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Vitamin B1
+94.9%
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Vitamin B2
+27.8%
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Vitamin B3
+27.7%
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Folate
+43.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 170
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+12.4%
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Fats
+49%
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Water
+10.2%
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Other
+35.9%
Equal in Carbs - 20.43
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
10.52 g
Fats:
10.04 g
Carbs:
20.43 g
Water:
56.51 g
Other:
2.5 g
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Protein
+12.4%
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Fats
+49%
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Water
+10.2%
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Other
+35.9%
Equal in Carbs - 20.43
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+529.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.554
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.716
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
Saturated Fat:
3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.927 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+529.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.554
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.716
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Fructose
+20.7%
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Lactose
+300%
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Starch
+∞%
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Glucose
+18.3%
Equal in Maltose - 0.47
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Fructose
+20.7%
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Lactose
+300%
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Starch
+∞%
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Glucose
+18.3%
Equal in Maltose - 0.47
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 18.48g | 19.23g |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 10.52g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 10.04g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 20.43g |
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| Calories | 257kcal | 213kcal |
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| Starch | 15.67g |
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| Fructose | 1.69g | 1.4g |
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| Sugar | 3.97g | 3.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.2g |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 171mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 1.81mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 112mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 282mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 575mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.05mg |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.084mg |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.354mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU | 170IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 22µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 7.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.343mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.267mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 4.323mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.555mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 66µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.1mg |
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| Threonine | 0.331mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.431mg |
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| Leucine | 0.752mg |
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| Lysine | 0.491mg |
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| Methionine | 0.21mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.431mg |
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| Valine | 0.501mg |
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| Histidine | 0.301mg |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 27mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g | 0.119g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 3.554g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 3.716g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 1.927g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.048g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.665g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.104g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g |
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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
26%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.249g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
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.