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Chicken sandwich vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken sandwich and Submarine sandwich?

  • Chicken sandwich is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, yet Submarine sandwich is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin C.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 21% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich has 6 times more Vitamin E than Submarine sandwich. Chicken sandwich has 2.41mg of Vitamin E, while Submarine sandwich has 0.41mg.
  • Submarine sandwich contains less Sodium.

We used Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles 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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
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 +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +194.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.6%
~equal in Iron ~1.81mg
~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 2.7% 1.9% 48% 3% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
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 EVitamin E +487.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +88.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +69.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 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 +54.8%
Contains more FatsFats +11.5%
Contains more WaterWater +15.5%
~equal in Carbs ~20.43g
~equal in Other ~2.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 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 MaltoseMaltose +55.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +55.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +44.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~15.67g
~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.
Chicken sandwich Submarine sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Submarine sandwich Opinion
Calories 250kcal 213kcal Chicken sandwich
Protein 16.28g 10.52g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 10.04g Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.8mg 7.5mg Submarine sandwich
Net carbs 19.49g 19.23g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 20.89g 20.43g Chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 27mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU 7IU Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 20mg Chicken sandwich
Calcium 58mg 171mg Submarine sandwich
Potassium 245mg 282mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 1.81mg Submarine sandwich
Sugar 3.64g 3.18g Submarine sandwich
Fiber 1.4g 1.2g Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.067mg 0.084mg Submarine sandwich
Zinc 0.61mg 1.05mg Submarine sandwich
Starch 16.5g 15.67g Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 185mg 112mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 753mg 575mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU 170IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 3µg 22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Submarine sandwich
Manganese 0.219mg 0.354mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg 19.9µg
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.343mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.267mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 4.323mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.555mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.203mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin K 8.5µg 4.5µg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 66µg Submarine sandwich
Trans Fat 0.03g 0.119g Chicken sandwich
Choline 35.3mg 29.1mg Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.123g 3.554g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 3.716g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 1.927g Chicken 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
Fructose 0.97g 1.4g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.002g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.104g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.005g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.004g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.013g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.048g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 1.665g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich 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
45%
Chicken sandwich
36%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.431g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.