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Burger King Whopper vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Burger King Whopper and Submarine sandwich?

  • Burger King Whopper is richer in Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin K, yet Submarine sandwich is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Burger King Whopper's daily need coverage for Iron is 32% higher.
  • Burger King Whopper has 4 times more Vitamin K than Submarine sandwich. Burger King Whopper has 19.5µg of Vitamin K, while Submarine sandwich has 4.5µg.
  • Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium.

We used BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese and Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato types in this comparison.

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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 13% 12% 15% 164% 4.3% 77% 39% 41% 23% 99%
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 IronIron +141.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +169.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +338.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +546.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +96.7%
~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 0.67% 0% 3% 0% 54% 40% 54% 10% 21% 0% 49% 35% 0%
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% 10% 8.2% 6% 86% 62% 81% 33% 47% 28% 11% 50% 16%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3650%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 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 FatsFats +27.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.1%
Contains more OtherOther +73.6%
~equal in Protein ~10.52g
~equal in Water ~56.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 38% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.389 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 +26.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
76% 10% 10% 4%
Starch: 13.53 g
Sucrose: 1.7 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 1.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.67 g
Galactose: 0.11 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 FructoseFructose +23.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +42.6%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +15.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burger King Whopper Submarine sandwich Opinion
Calories 233kcal 213kcal Burger King Whopper
Protein 10.74g 10.52g Burger King Whopper
Fats 12.84g 10.04g Burger King Whopper
Vitamin C 0.2mg 7.5mg Submarine sandwich
Net carbs 16.75g 19.23g Submarine sandwich
Carbs 18.55g 20.43g Submarine sandwich
Cholesterol 30mg 27mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 7IU Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Submarine sandwich
Calcium 39mg 171mg Submarine sandwich
Potassium 169mg 282mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 4.37mg 1.81mg Burger King Whopper
Sugar 4.22g 3.18g Submarine sandwich
Fiber 1.8g 1.2g Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.013mg 0.084mg Submarine sandwich
Zinc 2.83mg 1.05mg Burger King Whopper
Starch 13.53g 15.67g Submarine sandwich
Phosphorus 90mg 112mg Submarine sandwich
Sodium 313mg 575mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin A 170IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.41mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Submarine sandwich
Manganese 0.18mg 0.354mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg 19.9µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.215mg 0.343mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.267mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.873mg 4.323mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.555mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.203mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin K 19.5µg 4.5µg Burger King Whopper
Folate 47µg 66µg Submarine sandwich
Trans Fat 0.507g 0.119g Submarine sandwich
Choline 29.1mg Submarine sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.25g 3.554g Submarine sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.685g 3.716g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 3.389g 1.927g Burger King Whopper
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.1mg Submarine sandwich
Threonine 0.374mg 0.331mg Burger King Whopper
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0.431mg Submarine sandwich
Leucine 0.762mg 0.752mg Burger King Whopper
Lysine 0.593mg 0.491mg Burger King Whopper
Methionine 0.208mg 0.21mg Submarine sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0.431mg Burger King Whopper
Valine 0.416mg 0.501mg Submarine sandwich
Histidine 0.253mg 0.301mg Submarine sandwich
Fructose 1.73g 1.4g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g 0.104g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.048g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g 1.665g Burger King Whopper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burger King Whopper 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
21%
Burger King Whopper
36%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Burger King Whopper
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.696g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
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. Burger King Whopper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170727/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.