McDonald's hamburger vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between McDonald's hamburger and Submarine sandwich
- McDonald's hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Submarine sandwich has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin C.
- McDonald's hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 25% more.
- McDonald's hamburger has 2 times more Sugar than Submarine sandwich. McDonald's hamburger has 6.03g of Sugar, while Submarine sandwich has 3.18g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, Hamburger 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 IronIron | +58.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.9% |
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 | +277.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +209.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.92 g
Fats:
10.09 g
Carbs:
30.28 g
Water:
44.53 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
10.52 g
Fats:
10.04 g
Carbs:
20.43 g
Water:
56.51 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~10.04g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.42 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 | +35.7% |
~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 g
Glucose:
2.1 g
Fructose:
3.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.63 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 GlucoseGlucose | +70.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +135.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +34% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 264kcal | 213kcal |
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| Protein | 12.92g | 10.52g |
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| Fats | 10.09g | 10.04g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 7.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 28.98g | 19.23g |
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| Carbs | 30.28g | 20.43g |
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| Cholesterol | 27mg | 27mg | |
| Vitamin D | 7IU |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 127mg | 171mg |
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| Potassium | 192mg | 282mg |
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| Iron | 2.87mg | 1.81mg |
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| Sugar | 6.03g | 3.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.2g |
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.084mg |
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| Zinc | 1.95mg | 1.05mg |
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| Starch | 15.67g |
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| Phosphorus | 107mg | 112mg |
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| Sodium | 494mg | 575mg |
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| Vitamin A | 55IU | 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 | 0.322mg | 0.354mg |
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| Selenium | 26.2µg | 19.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.247mg | 0.343mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.239mg | 0.267mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.544mg | 4.323mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.555mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.5µg |
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| Folate | 64µg | 66µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.428g | 0.119g |
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| Choline | 29.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.504g | 3.554g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.768g | 3.716g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.42g | 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 | 3.3g | 1.4g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.134g | 0.104g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.048g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.135g | 1.665g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.85g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (27 mg)
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.