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Submarine sandwich vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between submarine sandwich and hamburgers

  • Submarine sandwich has more vitamin B1, vitamin C, and calcium; however, hamburgers have more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hamburgers is 51% higher.
  • Hamburgers are lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.

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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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +67.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +59.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +173.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Copper ~0.091mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +554.5%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.25mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.203mg

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
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more WaterWater +32.4%
Contains more OtherOther +39.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.4%
Contains more FatsFats +43%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18%

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
46% 50% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +407.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47.9%

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
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +45%
Contains more LactoseLactose +62.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +27.7%
~equal in Glucose ~1.16g
~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 Hamburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Submarine sandwich Hamburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 1.44µg 51%
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Zinc 1.05mg 2.87mg 17%
Protein 10.52g 17.08g 13%
Iron 1.81mg 2.88mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.343mg 0.217mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.927g 0.38g 10%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B3 4.323mg 5.365mg 7%
Sodium 575mg 414mg 7%
Cholesterol 27mg 47mg 7%
Saturated fat 3.554g 5.096g 7%
Fats 10.04g 14.36g 7%
Calcium 171mg 102mg 7%
Manganese 0.354mg 0.217mg 6%
Starch 15.67g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.555mg 0.31mg 5%
Choline 29.1mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Calories 213kcal 295kcal 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.716g 5.495g 4%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 3%
Phosphorus 112mg 136mg 3%
Folate 66µg 56µg 3%
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 282mg 226mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Copper 0.084mg 0.091mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.25mg 1%
Fiber 1.2g 0.9g 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Fructose 1.4g 2.03g 1%
Carbs 20.43g 24.1g 1%
Net carbs 19.23g 23.2g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 3.18g 4.15g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.203mg 0%
Trans fat 0.119g 0.814g N/A
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 0.331mg 0.666mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.716mg 0%
Leucine 0.752mg 1.319mg 0%
Lysine 0.491mg 1.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.21mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.431mg 0.677mg 0%
Valine 0.501mg 0.823mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0.505mg 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 0.048g 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 Hamburger
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
38%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Submarine sandwich
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.542g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
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

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

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