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Egg McMUFFIN vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Egg McMUFFIN and Submarine sandwich

  • Egg McMUFFIN has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B5, while Submarine sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 46% higher.
  • Submarine sandwich contains 2 times less Phosphorus than Egg McMUFFIN. Egg McMUFFIN contains 200mg of Phosphorus, while Submarine sandwich contains 112mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Submarine sandwich is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN 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 14% 58% 15% 86% 28% 35% 86% 80% 31% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +12.3%
Contains more IronIron +27.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Copper ~0.084mg
~equal in Sodium ~575mg

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 4% 0% 12% 0% 66% 85% 58% 50% 33% 0% 0% 59% 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 EVitamin E +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +525%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 10% 22% 53% 2%
Protein: 13.64 g
Fats: 9.66 g
Carbs: 21.67 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 2.45 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 +29.7%
~equal in Fats ~10.04g
~equal in Carbs ~20.43g
~equal in Water ~56.51g
~equal in Other ~2.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 34% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.735 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 +36.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.554g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 19% 20% 15% 27%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.43 g
Lactose: 0.33 g
Maltose: 0.57 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 LactoseLactose +312.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +21.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +207.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +225.6%
~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.
Egg McMUFFIN Submarine sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg McMUFFIN Submarine sandwich Opinion
Calories 228kcal 213kcal Egg McMUFFIN
Protein 13.64g 10.52g Egg McMUFFIN
Fats 9.66g 10.04g Submarine sandwich
Vitamin C 1.2mg 7.5mg Submarine sandwich
Net carbs 20.57g 19.23g Egg McMUFFIN
Carbs 21.67g 20.43g Egg McMUFFIN
Cholesterol 165mg 27mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 7IU Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 20mg 20mg
Calcium 192mg 171mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 173mg 282mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 2.3mg 1.81mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sugar 2.13g 3.18g Egg McMUFFIN
Fiber 1.1g 1.2g Submarine sandwich
Copper 0.084mg 0.084mg
Zinc 1.29mg 1.05mg Egg McMUFFIN
Starch 15.67g Submarine sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 112mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sodium 617mg 575mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 170IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.59mg 0.41mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin D 0.2µg Submarine sandwich
Manganese 0.235mg 0.354mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.262mg 0.343mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.368mg 0.267mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 3.102mg 4.323mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.836mg 0.555mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.145mg 0.203mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin K 4.5µg Submarine sandwich
Folate 79µg 66µg Egg McMUFFIN
Trans Fat 0.109g 0.119g Egg McMUFFIN
Choline 29.1mg Submarine sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.592g 3.554g Submarine sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.721g 3.716g Submarine sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.735g 1.927g Submarine 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 0.43g 1.4g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.001g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DHA 0.021g 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - ALA 0.114g 0.104g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.005g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.004g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.003g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0.013g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.048g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.416g 1.665g Submarine sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg McMUFFIN Submarine sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
28%
Egg McMUFFIN
36%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Egg McMUFFIN
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 138mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Egg McMUFFIN - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173307/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.