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Submarine sandwich vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Submarine sandwich and Chicken fingers

  • Submarine sandwich has more Vitamin B1, Calcium, Iron, and Folate, however, Chicken fingers are higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chicken fingers covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 24% more than Submarine sandwich.
  • Chicken fingers contain 10 times less Calcium than Submarine sandwich. Submarine sandwich contains 171mg of Calcium, while Chicken fingers contain 17mg.
  • Submarine sandwich has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +905.9%
Contains more IronIron +147.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +151.8%

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% 10% 8.2% 6% 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 3.7% 0.66% 63% 6% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +673.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +77.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +50.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.2µg

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.4%
Contains more WaterWater +21.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.7%
Contains more FatsFats +38.9%
Contains more OtherOther +17.6%

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +30%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +200.1%

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
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~17.03g
~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 Chicken fingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Submarine sandwich Chicken fingers Opinion
Calories 213kcal 271kcal Chicken fingers
Protein 10.52g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 10.04g 13.95g Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 7.5mg 1.1mg Submarine sandwich
Net carbs 19.23g 16.05g Submarine sandwich
Carbs 20.43g 17.25g Submarine sandwich
Cholesterol 27mg 48mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 7IU 7IU
Magnesium 20mg 28mg Chicken fingers
Calcium 171mg 17mg Submarine sandwich
Potassium 282mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Iron 1.81mg 0.73mg Submarine sandwich
Sugar 3.18g 0.4g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 1.2g
Copper 0.084mg 0.069mg Submarine sandwich
Zinc 1.05mg 0.71mg Submarine sandwich
Starch 15.67g 17.03g Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 112mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 575mg 769mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 170IU 11IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 22µg 3µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.41mg 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
Manganese 0.354mg 0.228mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg 17.5µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.343mg 0.11mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.179mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.323mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 0.555mg 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.16µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin K 4.5µg 8µg Chicken fingers
Folate 66µg 19µg Submarine sandwich
Trans Fat 0.119g 0.052g Chicken fingers
Choline 29.1mg 43.7mg Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 3.554g 2.493g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 3.716g 4.83g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 1.927g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.331mg 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 0.752mg 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 0.491mg 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.21mg 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 0.431mg 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.501mg 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.301mg 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Fructose 1.4g 0g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.003g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.008g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.048g 0.007g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g 5.439g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Submarine sandwich Chicken fingers
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
36%
Submarine sandwich
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Submarine sandwich
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.061g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

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

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