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McDonald's hamburger vs. Chicken teriyaki subway — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are McDonald's hamburger and Chicken teriyaki subway different?

  • McDonald's hamburger is higher than Chicken teriyaki subway in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • McDonald's hamburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 30% more than Chicken teriyaki subway.
  • McDonald's hamburger contains 7 times more Saturated Fat than Chicken teriyaki subway. McDonald's hamburger contains 3.504g of Saturated Fat, while Chicken teriyaki subway contains 0.505g.

McDONALD'S, Hamburger and SUBWAY, sweet onion chicken teriyaki sub on white bread with lettuce, tomato and sweet onion sauce types were used 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.
Contains more Iron +88.8%
Contains more Zinc +204.7%
Contains more Copper +35.2%
Contains more Manganese +14.2%
Contains more Selenium +70.1%
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.9%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains less Sodium -38.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 108% 15% 46% 17% 65% 54% 32% 43% 143%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 57% 17% 60% 26% 40% 18% 24% 37% 85%
Contains more Iron +88.8%
Contains more Zinc +204.7%
Contains more Copper +35.2%
Contains more Manganese +14.2%
Contains more Selenium +70.1%
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.9%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains less Sodium -38.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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 B2 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +654.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 56
Equal in Folate - 58
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 2% 62% 56% 86% 0% 0% 48% 104% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 0% 4% 69% 50% 95% 40% 66% 44% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +654.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 56
Equal in Folate - 58

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.4%
Contains more Fats +325.7%
Contains more Carbs +34.3%
Contains more Other +22.5%
Contains more Water +40.1%
13% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 g
11% 2% 23% 62% 2%
Protein: 10.91 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 22.54 g
Water: 62.4 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Protein +18.4%
Contains more Fats +325.7%
Contains more Carbs +34.3%
Contains more Other +22.5%
Contains more Water +40.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +486.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.42 g
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.505 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.642 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.831 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +486.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fructose +38.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 2.23
Equal in Maltose - 0.65
35% 55% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.1 g
Fructose: 3.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 g
Galactose: 0 g
69% 4% 11% 12% 3%
Starch: 13.77 g
Sucrose: 0.79 g
Glucose: 2.23 g
Fructose: 2.39 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.65 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Fructose +38.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 2.23
Equal in Maltose - 0.65

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McDonald's hamburger Chicken teriyaki subway
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's hamburger Chicken teriyaki subway Opinion
Net carbs 28.98g 21.34g McDonald's hamburger
Protein 12.92g 10.91g McDonald's hamburger
Fats 10.09g 2.37g McDonald's hamburger
Carbs 30.28g 22.54g McDonald's hamburger
Calories 264kcal 155kcal McDonald's hamburger
Starch 13.77g Chicken teriyaki subway
Fructose 3.3g 2.39g McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 6.03g 6.06g McDonald's hamburger
Fiber 1.3g 1.2g McDonald's hamburger
Calcium 127mg 142mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Iron 2.87mg 1.52mg McDonald's hamburger
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Phosphorus 107mg 139mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Potassium 192mg 285mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Sodium 494mg 305mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Zinc 1.95mg 0.64mg McDonald's hamburger
Copper 0.096mg 0.071mg McDonald's hamburger
Manganese 0.322mg 0.282mg McDonald's hamburger
Selenium 26.2µg 15.4µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin A 55IU 56IU Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin E 0.38mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1.1mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B1 0.247mg 0.273mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B2 0.239mg 0.213mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B3 4.544mg 5.063mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B5 0.655mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B6 0.282mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Folate 64µg 58µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.11µg McDonald's hamburger
Cholesterol 27mg 22mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Trans Fat 0.428g 0.012g Chicken teriyaki subway
Saturated Fat 3.504g 0.505g Chicken teriyaki subway
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chicken teriyaki subway
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.001g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g McDonald's hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.768g 0.642g McDonald's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.42g 0.831g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.003g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.135g 0.717g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.002g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.134g 0.061g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.005g McDonald's hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's hamburger Chicken teriyaki subway
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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%
McDonald's hamburger
32%
Chicken teriyaki subway
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
McDonald's hamburger
40%
Chicken teriyaki subway

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.029999999999999g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.999g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway 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.

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. McDonald's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/nutrients
  2. Chicken teriyaki subway - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170705/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.