McDonald's Quarter Pounder vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are McDonald's Quarter Pounder and submarine sandwich different?
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and vitamin B2, while submarine sandwich is higher in vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin C, and manganese.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 44% more than submarine sandwich.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains 3 times more zinc than submarine sandwich. McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains 2.69mg of zinc, while submarine sandwich contains 1.05mg.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in sodium.
McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER and Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato types were 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +33.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +156.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +103.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77.9% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +28.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +481.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 g
Protein:
10.52 g
Fats:
10.04 g
Carbs:
20.43 g
Water:
56.51 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.1% |
~equal in
Carbs
~20.43g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.008 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.283 g
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 | +13.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +580.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.91 g
Fructose:
2.2 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
0.73 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 GlucoseGlucose | +55.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +57.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +55.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +14.3% |
~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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.28µg | 0.22µg | 44% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 36% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 16% | |
| Zinc | 2.69mg | 1.05mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.343mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.283g | 1.927g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.555mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 84mg | 171mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 1.81mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.199mg | 0.354mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 7.5mg | 7% |
| Protein | 14.1g | 10.52g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.344mg | 0.267mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.67g | 6% | |
| Sodium | 427mg | 575mg | 6% |
| Choline | 29.1mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Folate | 56µg | 66µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.084mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.008g | 3.554g | 2% |
| Calories | 244kcal | 213kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 124mg | 112mg | 2% |
| Fats | 11.55g | 10.04g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.2g | 2% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 282mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 22.17g | 20.43g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.202g | 3.716g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 2.2g | 1.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.452mg | 4.323mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 20.57g | 19.23g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.13g | 3.18g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.724g | 0.119g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.752mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.491mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.21mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.501mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.104g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.665g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
32%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.454g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
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.