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Barbecue chicken vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between barbecue chicken and submarine sandwich

  • Barbecue chicken has more phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3; however, submarine sandwich is higher in vitamin B1, calcium, manganese, folate, and iron.
  • Barbecue chicken covers your daily cholesterol needs 33% more than submarine sandwich.
  • Submarine sandwich contains 2 times less vitamin B12 than barbecue chicken. Barbecue chicken contains 0.47µg of vitamin B12, while submarine sandwich contains 0.22µg.
  • Submarine sandwich has less cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 51% 25% 68% 28% 29% 48% 75% 46% 109%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +968.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.6%
Contains more IronIron +90.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6980%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Copper ~0.084mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.9µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 25% 7.3% 8.2% 3% 86% 62% 81% 33% 47% 28% 11% 50% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +113.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +523.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +265.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +725%
~equal in Vitamin A ~22µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.203mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 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 ProteinProtein +114%
Contains more FatsFats +50.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16925%
Contains more OtherOther +184.1%
~equal in Water ~56.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
39% 40% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.554 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.927 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +73.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.554g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.927g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2975%
Contains more FructoseFructose +3400%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Submarine sandwich DV% diff.
Cholesterol 127mg 27mg 33%
Protein 22.51g 10.52g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.343mg 24%
Calcium 16mg 171mg 16%
Phosphorus 218mg 112mg 15%
Folate 8µg 66µg 15%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.354mg 15%
Iron 0.95mg 1.81mg 11%
Sodium 335mg 575mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.22µg 10%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 4.323mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.555mg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.5mg 8%
Fats 15.08g 10.04g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 3.716g 7%
Carbs 0.12g 20.43g 7%
Zinc 1.78mg 1.05mg 7%
Choline 62.9mg 29.1mg 6%
Starch 0g 15.67g 6%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.5µg 4%
Selenium 22µg 19.9µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.267mg 3%
Saturated fat 3.927g 3.554g 2%
Fructose 0.04g 1.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 1.927g 1%
Calories 226kcal 213kcal 1%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.203mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Copper 0.077mg 0.084mg 1%
Potassium 255mg 282mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 19.23g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g 3.18g N/A
Vitamin A 20µg 22µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.41mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g 0.119g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.331mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.752mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0.491mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.21mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.431mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0.501mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.301mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Submarine sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Barbecue chicken
35%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.373g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.