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Submarine sandwich vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between submarine sandwich and barbecue chicken

  • Submarine sandwich has more vitamin B1, calcium, manganese, folate, and iron; however, barbecue chicken is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
  • Barbecue chicken covers your daily cholesterol needs 33% more than submarine sandwich.
  • Barbecue chicken contains 71 times less manganese than submarine sandwich. Submarine sandwich contains 0.354mg of manganese, while barbecue chicken contains 0.005mg.
  • Barbecue chicken has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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% 51% 25% 68% 28% 29% 48% 75% 46% 109%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +968.8%
Contains more IronIron +90.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6980%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Potassium ~255mg
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg

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 25% 7.3% 8.2% 3% 86% 62% 81% 33% 47% 28% 11% 50% 16%
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% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +523.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +265.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +725%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +113.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +116.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~20µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.191mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16925%
Contains more OtherOther +184.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +114%
Contains more FatsFats +50.2%
~equal in Water ~61.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 40% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.554 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.927 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -9.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +73.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.038g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2975%
Contains more FructoseFructose +3400%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~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.
Submarine sandwich Barbecue chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Submarine sandwich Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Cholesterol 27mg 127mg 33%
Protein 10.52g 22.51g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.343mg 0.055mg 24%
Calcium 171mg 16mg 16%
Phosphorus 112mg 218mg 15%
Folate 66µg 8µg 15%
Manganese 0.354mg 0.005mg 15%
Iron 1.81mg 0.95mg 11%
Sodium 575mg 335mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.47µg 10%
Vitamin B3 4.323mg 5.732mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.555mg 0.152mg 8%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 0mg 8%
Fats 10.04g 15.08g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.716g 6.446g 7%
Carbs 20.43g 0.12g 7%
Zinc 1.05mg 1.78mg 7%
Choline 29.1mg 62.9mg 6%
Starch 15.67g 0g 6%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 0µg 4%
Selenium 19.9µg 22µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.227mg 3%
Saturated fat 3.554g 3.927g 2%
Fructose 1.4g 0.04g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.927g 2.038g 1%
Calories 213kcal 226kcal 1%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.191mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.084mg 0.077mg 1%
Potassium 282mg 255mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 19.23g 0.12g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 3.18g 0.12g N/A
Vitamin A 22µg 20µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.46mg 0%
Trans fat 0.119g 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.331mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 0.752mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.491mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.21mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.431mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.501mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0.592mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g 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 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Submarine sandwich Barbecue chicken
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
35%
Submarine sandwich
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Submarine sandwich
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.373g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
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.

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. Submarine sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170696/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.