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McFlurry vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mcFlurry and submarine sandwich

  • McFlurry has more vitamin B12; however, submarine sandwich has more vitamin B3, vitamin B1, iron, folate, manganese, and vitamin B6.
  • Submarine sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 26% more.
  • McFlurry has 3 times more vitamin B12 than submarine sandwich. McFlurry has 0.6µg of vitamin B12, while submarine sandwich has 0.22µg.
  • McFlurry is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 18% 10% 15% 15% 50% 7% 6% 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 less SodiumSodium -90.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.6%
Contains more IronIron +570.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +669.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~112mg

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% 1.6% 0% 13% 56% 2.6% 44% 12% 75% 0% 2.3% 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% 7.3% 8.2% 3% 86% 62% 81% 33% 47% 28% 11% 50% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +572.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3010.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +283%
Contains more FolateFolate +2100%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.267mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 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 CarbsCarbs +31.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +161.7%
Contains more FatsFats +55.4%
Contains more OtherOther +160.4%
~equal in Water ~56.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.282 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +122.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +583.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.554g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 3% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 16.9 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 6.23 g
Maltose: 0.28 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 LactoseLactose +7687.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +64%
Contains more FructoseFructose +566.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +67.9%
~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.
McFlurry Submarine sandwich
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 Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry Submarine sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 4.323mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.343mg 24%
Sodium 54mg 575mg 23%
Iron 0.27mg 1.81mg 19%
Folate 3µg 66µg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0.22µg 16%
Protein 4.02g 10.52g 13%
Manganese 0.046mg 0.354mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.203mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 1.927g 11%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 8%
Starch 15.67g 6%
Fats 6.46g 10.04g 6%
Choline 29.1mg 5%
Zinc 0.54mg 1.05mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.67g 3.716g 5%
Cholesterol 16mg 27mg 4%
Copper 0.044mg 0.084mg 4%
Fiber 0.2g 1.2g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 0.555mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Calcium 135mg 171mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.267mg 2%
Calories 177kcal 213kcal 2%
Vitamin A 22µg 2%
Potassium 208mg 282mg 2%
Carbs 26.82g 20.43g 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.41mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Fructose 0.21g 1.4g 1%
Phosphorus 116mg 112mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Saturated fat 3.402g 3.554g 1%
Net carbs 26.62g 19.23g N/A
Sugar 24.37g 3.18g N/A
Trans fat 0.281g 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 0g 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
McFlurry Submarine sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
16%
McFlurry
35%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.19g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.152g)
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 ($)

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. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/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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