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Submarine sandwich vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between submarine sandwich and Burger King Whopper?

  • Submarine sandwich is richer in calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and copper, yet Burger King Whopper is richer in iron, zinc, and vitamin K.
  • Burger King Whopper's daily need coverage for iron is 32% higher.
  • Submarine sandwich has 38 times more vitamin C than Burger King Whopper. Submarine sandwich has 7.5mg of vitamin C, while Burger King Whopper has 0.2mg.
  • Burger King Whopper contains less sodium.

We used Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato and BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese types in this comparison.

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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 13% 12% 15% 164% 4.3% 77% 39% 41% 23% 99%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +338.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +546.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +96.7%
Contains more IronIron +141.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +169.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Selenium ~18.2µg

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 0.67% 0% 3% 0% 54% 40% 54% 10% 21% 0% 49% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3650%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +333.3%

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
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more OtherOther +73.6%
Contains more FatsFats +27.9%
~equal in Protein ~10.74g
~equal in Carbs ~18.55g
~equal in Water ~56.43g

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
34% 38% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.25 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.389 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.9%

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
76% 10% 10% 4%
Starch: 13.53 g
Sucrose: 1.7 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 1.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.67 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more StarchStarch +15.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +23.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +42.6%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 Burger King Whopper
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Submarine sandwich Burger King Whopper DV% diff.
Iron 1.81mg 4.37mg 32%
Zinc 1.05mg 2.83mg 16%
Calcium 171mg 39mg 13%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 19.5µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.343mg 0.215mg 11%
Sodium 575mg 313mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.927g 3.389g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.091mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 9%
Vitamin B3 4.323mg 2.873mg 9%
Copper 0.084mg 0.013mg 8%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 0.2mg 8%
Manganese 0.354mg 0.18mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.555mg 0.173mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.175mg 7%
Folate 66µg 47µg 5%
Choline 29.1mg 5%
Fats 10.04g 12.84g 4%
Potassium 282mg 169mg 3%
Phosphorus 112mg 90mg 3%
Saturated fat 3.554g 4.25g 3%
Selenium 19.9µg 18.2µg 3%
Vitamin A 22µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.15mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.716g 4.685g 2%
Fiber 1.2g 1.8g 2%
Calories 213kcal 233kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Starch 15.67g 13.53g 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Cholesterol 27mg 30mg 1%
Carbs 20.43g 18.55g 1%
Protein 10.52g 10.74g 0%
Net carbs 19.23g 16.75g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 3.18g 4.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.119g 0.507g N/A
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.331mg 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.345mg 0%
Leucine 0.752mg 0.762mg 0%
Lysine 0.491mg 0.593mg 0%
Methionine 0.21mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.431mg 0.461mg 0%
Valine 0.501mg 0.416mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0.253mg 0%
Fructose 1.4g 1.73g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g 0.275g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.048g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g 2.757g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Submarine sandwich Burger King Whopper
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
21%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Submarine sandwich
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.696g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
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. Submarine sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170696/nutrients
  2. Burger King Whopper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170727/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.