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.
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% |
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 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
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
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
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% |
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Sucrose
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Maltose
~0.47g
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Galactose
~0g