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McFlurry vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between McFlurry and Submarine sandwich

  • McFlurry has more Vitamin B12, however, Submarine sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Submarine sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 26% more.
  • McFlurry has 3 times more Vitamin B12 than Submarine sandwich. McFlurry has 0.6µg of Vitamin B12, while Submarine sandwich has 0.22µg.
  • McFlurry is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES 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 less Sodium -90.6%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Iron +570.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +35.6%
Contains more Zinc +94.4%
Contains more Copper +90.9%
Contains more Manganese +669.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 112
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 11% 13% 50% 19% 8% 15% 15% 6% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 15% 48% 25% 75% 29% 28% 47% 109%
Contains less Sodium -90.6%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Iron +570.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +35.6%
Contains more Zinc +94.4%
Contains more Copper +90.9%
Contains more Manganese +669.6%
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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Contains more Vitamin A +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +572.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3010.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.267
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 2% 0% 0% 13% 57% 3% 44% 13% 3% 75% 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 A +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +572.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3010.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.267

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +31.3%
Contains more Protein +161.7%
Contains more Fats +55.4%
Contains more Other +160.4%
Equal in Water - 56.51
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 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 Carbs +31.3%
Contains more Protein +161.7%
Contains more Fats +55.4%
Contains more Other +160.4%
Equal in Water - 56.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +583.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.554
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.282 g
39% 40% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.927 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +583.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.554

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +7687.5%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +64%
Contains more Fructose +566.7%
Contains more Maltose +67.9%
69% 3% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 16.9 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 6.23 g
Maltose: 0.28 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 Lactose +7687.5%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +64%
Contains more Fructose +566.7%
Contains more Maltose +67.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry Submarine sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 26.62g 19.23g McFlurry
Protein 4.02g 10.52g Submarine sandwich
Fats 6.46g 10.04g Submarine sandwich
Carbs 26.82g 20.43g McFlurry
Calories 177kcal 213kcal Submarine sandwich
Starch 15.67g Submarine sandwich
Fructose 0.21g 1.4g Submarine sandwich
Sugar 24.37g 3.18g Submarine sandwich
Fiber 0.2g 1.2g Submarine sandwich
Calcium 135mg 171mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 0.27mg 1.81mg Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 17mg 20mg Submarine sandwich
Phosphorus 116mg 112mg McFlurry
Potassium 208mg 282mg Submarine sandwich
Sodium 54mg 575mg McFlurry
Zinc 0.54mg 1.05mg Submarine sandwich
Copper 0.044mg 0.084mg Submarine sandwich
Manganese 0.046mg 0.354mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 312IU 170IU McFlurry
Vitamin A RAE 22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.41mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 7IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin C 7.5mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.343mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.267mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 4.323mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 0.555mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.203mg Submarine sandwich
Folate 3µg 66µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0.22µg McFlurry
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 16mg 27mg McFlurry
Trans Fat 0.281g 0.119g Submarine sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.402g 3.554g McFlurry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Submarine sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 1.67g 3.716g Submarine sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 1.927g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.048g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Submarine sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McFlurry Submarine sandwich
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
19%
McFlurry
37%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.19g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.152g)
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 ($)

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. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/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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