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Fast food vs. Chicken teriyaki subway — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fast food and chicken teriyaki subway?

  • Fast food is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, selenium, copper, and folate, yet chicken teriyaki subway is higher in calcium and vitamin B6.
  • Fast food's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 32% more.
  • Fast food has 9 times more saturated fat than chicken teriyaki subway. While fast food has 4.493g of saturated fat, chicken teriyaki subway has only 0.505g.

We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and SUBWAY, sweet onion chicken teriyaki sub on white bread with lettuce, tomato and sweet onion sauce types in this article.

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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% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 43% 25% 57% 24% 17% 60% 40% 37% 84%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.4%
Contains more IronIron +101.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +293.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +129%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~139mg
~equal in Sodium ~305mg

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 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 3.7% 1% 7.6% 0% 68% 49% 95% 39% 65% 14% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +709.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.38mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.063mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
11% 2% 23% 62% 2%
Protein: 10.91 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 22.54 g
Water: 62.4 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.4%
Contains more FatsFats +406.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.8%
Contains more WaterWater +62.3%
Contains more OtherOther +17.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
26% 32% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.505 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.642 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.831 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +653.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +102.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
69% 4% 11% 12% 3%
Starch: 13.77 g
Sucrose: 0.79 g
Glucose: 2.23 g
Fructose: 2.39 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.65 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +66.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +14%
~equal in Glucose ~2.23g
~equal in Fructose ~2.39g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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.
Fast food Chicken teriyaki subway
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Chicken teriyaki subway DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.11µg 33%
Iron 3.06mg 1.52mg 19%
Saturated fat 4.493g 0.505g 18%
Zinc 2.52mg 0.64mg 17%
Fats 12.01g 2.37g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.213mg 12%
Protein 16.52g 10.91g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0.642g 10%
Selenium 20.3µg 15.4µg 9%
Calcium 62mg 142mg 8%
Calories 297kcal 155kcal 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.831g 6%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Folate 80µg 58µg 6%
Copper 0.121mg 0.071mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.282mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Starch 22.87g 13.77g 4%
Cholesterol 33mg 22mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.273mg 4%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 5.063mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.655mg 3%
Potassium 197mg 285mg 3%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.282mg 3%
Carbs 31.5g 22.54g 3%
Fiber 1.7g 1.2g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 3µg 1%
Sodium 331mg 305mg 1%
Phosphorus 134mg 139mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 21.34g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 6.06g N/A
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.38mg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g 0.012g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Fructose 2.27g 2.39g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.061g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 0.717g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food Chicken teriyaki subway
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
43%
Fast food
30%
Chicken teriyaki subway
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
40%
Chicken teriyaki subway

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.988g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients
  2. Chicken teriyaki subway - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170705/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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