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

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Summary of differences between Submarine sandwich and Chicken McNuggets

  • Submarine sandwich has more Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin C, however, Chicken McNuggets are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chicken McNuggets covers your daily need of Phosphorus 23% more than Submarine sandwich.
  • Submarine sandwich has 16 times more Calcium than Chicken McNuggets. While Submarine sandwich has 171mg of Calcium, Chicken McNuggets have only 11mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS.

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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 Calcium +1454.5%
Contains more Iron +103.4%
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Contains more Zinc +78%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +152.9%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.9%
Equal in Sodium - 566
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 15% 48% 25% 75% 29% 28% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 34% 18% 117% 23% 74% 17% 17% 19% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1454.5%
Contains more Iron +103.4%
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Contains more Zinc +78%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +152.9%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.9%
Equal in Sodium - 566

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +525%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 9% 6% 25% 86% 62% 82% 34% 47% 50% 28% 12%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 4% 40% 26% 139% 53% 92% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +525%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Water +19.9%
Contains more Other +14.7%
Contains more Protein +50.1%
Contains more Fats +97.3%
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
16% 20% 15% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.79 g
Fats: 19.81 g
Carbs: 15.09 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Water +19.9%
Contains more Other +14.7%
Contains more Protein +50.1%
Contains more Fats +97.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.261
39% 40% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.927 g
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.61 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.261

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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
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Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

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 McNuggets
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Submarine sandwich Chicken McNuggets Opinion
Net carbs 19.23g 15.09g Submarine sandwich
Protein 10.52g 15.79g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 10.04g 19.81g Chicken McNuggets
Carbs 20.43g 15.09g Submarine sandwich
Calories 213kcal 302kcal Chicken McNuggets
Starch 15.67g Submarine sandwich
Fructose 1.4g 0g Submarine sandwich
Sugar 3.18g 0.08g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 1.2g Submarine sandwich
Calcium 171mg 11mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 1.81mg 0.89mg Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 20mg 24mg Chicken McNuggets
Phosphorus 112mg 272mg Chicken McNuggets
Potassium 282mg 252mg Submarine sandwich
Sodium 575mg 566mg Chicken McNuggets
Zinc 1.05mg 0.59mg Submarine sandwich
Copper 0.084mg 0.049mg Submarine sandwich
Manganese 0.354mg 0.14mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 170IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.41mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 7IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin C 7.5mg 1.2mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.343mg 0.16mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.11mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.323mg 7.4mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.555mg 0.88mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.398mg Chicken McNuggets
Folate 66µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.33µg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin K 4.5µg Submarine sandwich
Tryptophan 0.1mg Submarine sandwich
Threonine 0.331mg Submarine sandwich
Isoleucine 0.431mg Submarine sandwich
Leucine 0.752mg Submarine sandwich
Lysine 0.491mg Submarine sandwich
Methionine 0.21mg Submarine sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.431mg Submarine sandwich
Valine 0.501mg Submarine sandwich
Histidine 0.301mg Submarine sandwich
Cholesterol 27mg 44mg Submarine sandwich
Trans Fat 0.119g 0.114g Chicken McNuggets
Saturated Fat 3.554g 3.261g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.003g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.004g Submarine sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.716g 8.134g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 1.927g 5.61g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.048g 0.014g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g 5.105g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.025g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g 0.296g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0.001g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.015g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Submarine sandwich Chicken McNuggets
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
37%
Submarine sandwich
33%
Chicken McNuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Submarine sandwich
32%
Chicken McNuggets

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.293g)
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. Chicken McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/nutrients

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

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