Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Submarine sandwich vs. McDonald's Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the differences between Submarine sandwich and McDonald's Cheeseburger?

  • Submarine sandwich is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, Manganese, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet McDonald's Cheeseburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 27% more.
  • Submarine sandwich has 13 times more Vitamin C than McDonald's Cheeseburger. While Submarine sandwich has 7.5mg of Vitamin C, McDonald's Cheeseburger has only 0.6mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Submarine sandwich is lower.

We used Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger types in this article.

Infographic

Submarine sandwich vs McDonald's Cheeseburger infographic
Infographic link

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 Potassium +41%
Contains more Manganese +53.9%
Contains more Iron +29.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Zinc +81.9%
Contains more Copper +15.5%
Equal in Calcium - 167
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Sodium - 626
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 15% 48% 25% 75% 29% 28% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 89% 15% 60% 18% 82% 53% 33% 30% 0%
Contains more Potassium +41%
Contains more Manganese +53.9%
Contains more Iron +29.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Zinc +81.9%
Contains more Copper +15.5%
Equal in Calcium - 167
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Sodium - 626

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.
:
Contains more Vitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Folate +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +290.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 2% 56% 60% 76% 0% 0% 45% 108% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Folate +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +290.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +25.6%
Contains more Protein +23.3%
Contains more Fats +17.4%
Contains more Carbs +36.1%
Equal in Other - 2.43
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
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Water +25.6%
Contains more Protein +23.3%
Contains more Fats +17.4%
Contains more Carbs +36.1%
Equal in Other - 2.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +442.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.631
39% 40% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.927 g
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.355 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +442.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.631

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +63.4%
Contains more Fructose +85%
Contains more Lactose +575%
Contains more Maltose +78.7%
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
4% 32% 42% 9% 14%
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +63.4%
Contains more Fructose +85%
Contains more Lactose +575%
Contains more Maltose +78.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Submarine sandwich McDonald's Cheeseburger
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 Submarine sandwich McDonald's Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 19.23g 26.71g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Protein 10.52g 12.97g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fats 10.04g 11.79g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Carbs 20.43g 27.81g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Calories 213kcal 263kcal McDonald's Cheeseburger
Starch 15.67g Submarine sandwich
Fructose 1.4g 2.59g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sugar 3.18g 6.22g Submarine sandwich
Fiber 1.2g 1.1g Submarine sandwich
Calcium 171mg 167mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 1.81mg 2.35mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Magnesium 20mg 20mg
Phosphorus 112mg 140mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Potassium 282mg 200mg Submarine sandwich
Sodium 575mg 626mg Submarine sandwich
Zinc 1.05mg 1.91mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Copper 0.084mg 0.097mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.354mg 0.23mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 170IU 243IU McDonald's Cheeseburger
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 7.5mg 0.6mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.343mg 0.223mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.26mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.323mg 4.026mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.555mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.203mg Submarine sandwich
Folate 66µg 59µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.86µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
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 27mg 35mg Submarine sandwich
Trans Fat 0.119g 0.647g Submarine sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.554g 4.435g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Submarine sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.716g 3.631g Submarine sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.927g 0.355g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Submarine sandwich McDonald's Cheeseburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

People also compare

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
37%
Submarine sandwich
30%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Submarine sandwich
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.881g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Submarine sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170696/nutrients
  2. McDonald's Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/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.