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Cheeseburger vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cheeseburgers and submarine sandwich

  • Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, submarine sandwich is higher in vitamin C and calcium.
  • Cheeseburgers cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 23% more than submarine sandwich.
  • Cheeseburgers have 2 times more zinc than submarine sandwich. While cheeseburgers have 2.49mg of zinc, submarine sandwich has only 1.05mg.
  • Submarine sandwich has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more IronIron +49.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +137.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12%
~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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
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 AVitamin A +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.1%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.555mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~4.5µg
~equal in Folate ~66µg
~equal in Choline ~29.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 +56.9%
Contains more FatsFats +46.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.2%
Contains more WaterWater +46.3%
Contains more OtherOther +18.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 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 +45.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 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 StarchStarch +26.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +43.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +38.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +800%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0.47g
~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.
Cheeseburger Submarine sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Submarine sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.22µg 23%
Saturated fat 6.473g 3.554g 13%
Zinc 2.49mg 1.05mg 13%
Protein 16.51g 10.52g 12%
Iron 2.71mg 1.81mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.5mg 8%
Phosphorus 161mg 112mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.267mg 7%
Fats 14.72g 10.04g 7%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 4.323mg 6%
Calcium 119mg 171mg 5%
Cholesterol 43mg 27mg 5%
Calories 308kcal 213kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 3.716g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.343mg 4%
Potassium 196mg 282mg 3%
Fiber 2g 1.2g 3%
Copper 0.111mg 0.084mg 3%
Carbs 28.03g 20.43g 3%
Sodium 515mg 575mg 3%
Vitamin A 50µg 22µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 1.927g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.203mg 2%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.354mg 2%
Starch 19.87g 15.67g 2%
Vitamin D 2IU 7IU 1%
Magnesium 26mg 20mg 1%
Fructose 1.94g 1.4g 1%
Selenium 19.6µg 19.9µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.41mg 1%
Folate 70µg 66µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 19.23g N/A
Sugar 4.88g 3.18g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.555mg 0%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4.5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.57g 0.119g N/A
Choline 28.9mg 29.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.331mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0.752mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.491mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.21mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.431mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.501mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.301mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.104g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 1.665g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger 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
42%
Cheeseburger
35%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.919g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.