McDonald's Big Mac vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Submarine sandwich
- McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, and Zinc, while Submarine sandwich has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
- McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 28% higher.
- Submarine sandwich contains 2 times less Zinc than McDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac contains 1.91mg of Zinc, while Submarine sandwich contains 1.05mg.
- The amount of Sodium in McDonald's Big Mac is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC 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 CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +47.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +71.8% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1775% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +94.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
10.52 g
Fats:
10.04 g
Carbs:
20.43 g
Water:
56.51 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +49% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.9% |
~equal in
Carbs
~20.43g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.927 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +529.7% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~3.554g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~3.716g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +20.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +300% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +18.3% |
~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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 257kcal | 213kcal |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 10.52g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 10.04g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 7.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.48g | 19.23g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 20.43g |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 27mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | |
| Calcium | 116mg | 171mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 282mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 1.81mg |
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| Sugar | 3.97g | 3.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.2g |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.084mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.05mg |
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| Starch | 15.67g |
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 112mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 575mg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU | 170IU |
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| Vitamin A | 22µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.354mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.343mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.267mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 4.323mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.555mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.5µg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 66µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g | 0.119g |
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| Choline | 29.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 3.554g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 3.716g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 1.927g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.1mg |
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| Threonine | 0.331mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.431mg |
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| Leucine | 0.752mg |
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| Lysine | 0.491mg |
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| Methionine | 0.21mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.431mg |
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| Valine | 0.501mg |
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| Histidine | 0.301mg |
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| Fructose | 1.69g | 1.4g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.104g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.048g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.665g |
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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
24%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.249g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
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.