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McChicken Sandwich vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are McChicken Sandwich and Submarine sandwich different?

  • McChicken Sandwich is higher in Polyunsaturated fat, however, Submarine sandwich is richer in Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Submarine sandwich is 11% higher.
  • McChicken Sandwich contains 3 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Submarine sandwich. While McChicken Sandwich contains 4.964g of Polyunsaturated fat, Submarine sandwich contains only 1.927g.
  • McChicken Sandwich has less Saturated Fat.

McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato are the varieties used 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 14% 26% 15% 65% 27% 17% 60% 81% 47% 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Iron ~1.81mg
~equal in Copper ~0.084mg
~equal in Sodium ~575mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.354mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 53% 46% 74% 0% 0% 24% 0% 0% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15.8%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.323mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 13% 28% 46% 2%
Protein: 10.43 g
Fats: 13.21 g
Carbs: 27.97 g
Water: 46.11 g
Other: 2.28 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 FatsFats +31.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.9%
Contains more WaterWater +22.6%
~equal in Protein ~10.52g
~equal in Other ~2.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.964 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 -34%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +157.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 29% 54% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 1.03 g
Fructose: 1.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.43 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 FructoseFructose +37.9%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +19.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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.
McChicken Sandwich Submarine sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McChicken Sandwich Submarine sandwich Opinion
Calories 273kcal 213kcal McChicken Sandwich
Protein 10.43g 10.52g Submarine sandwich
Fats 13.21g 10.04g McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin C 7.5mg Submarine sandwich
Net carbs 26.67g 19.23g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 27.97g 20.43g McChicken Sandwich
Cholesterol 27mg 27mg
Vitamin D 7IU Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 20mg 20mg
Calcium 88mg 171mg Submarine sandwich
Potassium 173mg 282mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 1.74mg 1.81mg Submarine sandwich
Sugar 3.57g 3.18g Submarine sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1.2g McChicken Sandwich
Copper 0.082mg 0.084mg Submarine sandwich
Zinc 0.63mg 1.05mg Submarine sandwich
Starch 15.67g Submarine sandwich
Phosphorus 139mg 112mg McChicken Sandwich
Sodium 624mg 575mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 170IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.41mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Submarine sandwich
Manganese 0.358mg 0.354mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 0.343mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.267mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.942mg 4.323mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.555mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.203mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin K 4.5µg Submarine sandwich
Folate 66µg Submarine sandwich
Trans Fat 0.079g 0.119g McChicken Sandwich
Choline 29.1mg Submarine sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.346g 3.554g McChicken Sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.401g 3.716g McChicken Sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 4.964g 1.927g McChicken 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 1.93g 1.4g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.002g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g 0.104g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.005g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.004g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g 0.003g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.013g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.048g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g 1.665g McChicken Sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
McChicken 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
15%
McChicken Sandwich
36%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
McChicken Sandwich
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.208g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (27 mg)
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. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/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.

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