McDonald's Cheeseburger vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between McDonald's Cheeseburger and Submarine sandwich?
- McDonald's Cheeseburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, yet Submarine sandwich is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, and Manganese.
- McDonald's Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 27% more.
- McDonald's Cheeseburger has 2 times more Sugar than Submarine sandwich. While McDonald's Cheeseburger has 6.22g of Sugar, Submarine sandwich has only 3.18g.
We used McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger and Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato types in this article.
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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
+29.8%
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Phosphorus
+25%
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Zinc
+81.9%
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Copper
+15.5%
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Potassium
+41%
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Manganese
+53.9%
Equal in Calcium - 171
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Sodium - 575
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Iron
+29.8%
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Phosphorus
+25%
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Zinc
+81.9%
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Copper
+15.5%
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Potassium
+41%
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Manganese
+53.9%
Equal in Calcium - 171
Equal in Magnesium - 20
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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Vitamin A
+42.9%
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Vitamin B12
+290.9%
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Vitamin C
+1150%
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Vitamin B1
+53.8%
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Folate
+11.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.267
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.323
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Vitamin A
+42.9%
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Vitamin B12
+290.9%
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Vitamin C
+1150%
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Vitamin B1
+53.8%
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Folate
+11.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.267
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.323
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+23.3%
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Fats
+17.4%
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Carbs
+36.1%
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Water
+25.6%
Equal in Other - 2.5
Protein:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 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
+23.3%
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Fats
+17.4%
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Carbs
+36.1%
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Water
+25.6%
Equal in Other - 2.5
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-19.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+442.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.716
Saturated Fat:
4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.355 g
Saturated Fat:
3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.927 g
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Saturated Fat
-19.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+442.8%
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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Glucose
+63.4%
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Fructose
+85%
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Lactose
+575%
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Maltose
+78.7%
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Starch
+∞%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
2.01 g
Fructose:
2.59 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.84 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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Glucose
+63.4%
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Fructose
+85%
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Lactose
+575%
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Maltose
+78.7%
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Starch
+∞%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 26.71g | 19.23g |
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| Protein | 12.97g | 10.52g |
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| Fats | 11.79g | 10.04g |
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| Carbs | 27.81g | 20.43g |
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| Calories | 263kcal | 213kcal |
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| Starch | 15.67g |
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| Fructose | 2.59g | 1.4g |
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| Sugar | 6.22g | 3.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.2g |
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| Calcium | 167mg | 171mg |
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| Iron | 2.35mg | 1.81mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 112mg |
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| Potassium | 200mg | 282mg |
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| Sodium | 626mg | 575mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.05mg |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.084mg |
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| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.354mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 243IU | 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 | 0.6mg | 7.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.223mg | 0.343mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.267mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 4.323mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.555mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg |
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| Folate | 59µg | 66µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg | 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 | 35mg | 27mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.647g | 0.119g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.435g | 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 | 3.631g | 3.716g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.355g | 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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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
30%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Submarine sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.881g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.