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Submarine sandwich vs. KFC Fried Chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are submarine sandwich and kFC Fried Chicken different?

  • Submarine sandwich is richer in vitamin B1, iron, calcium, and vitamin B2, while kFC Fried Chicken is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
  • Submarine sandwich covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 22% more than kFC Fried Chicken.
  • Submarine sandwich contains 2 times more iron than kFC Fried Chicken. Submarine sandwich contains 1.81mg of iron, while kFC Fried Chicken contains 0.88mg.
  • Submarine sandwich is lower in saturated fat.

Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato and KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading types were used in this article.

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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 18% 35% 22% 33% 27% 24% 108% 136% 39% 94%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.6%
Contains more IronIron +105.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125%
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg

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% 24% 0% 20% 45% 102% 53% 32% 40% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +328.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~20µg

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
14% 28% 19% 36% 4%
Protein: 14.17 g
Fats: 28.01 g
Carbs: 18.79 g
Water: 35.52 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more WaterWater +59.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.7%
Contains more FatsFats +179%
Contains more OtherOther +40.4%
~equal in Carbs ~18.79g

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
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.343 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +288.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +178.9%

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
100%
Starch: 16.72 g
Sucrose: 0 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 +∞%
~equal in Starch ~16.72g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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 KFC Fried Chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Submarine sandwich KFC Fried Chicken DV% diff.
Fats 10.04g 28.01g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 3.716g 14.448g 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.927g 5.375g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.343mg 0.08mg 22%
Sodium 575mg 1042mg 20%
Phosphorus 112mg 252mg 20%
Cholesterol 27mg 82mg 18%
Folate 66µg 17%
Saturated fat 3.554g 6.343g 13%
Iron 1.81mg 0.88mg 12%
Calories 213kcal 384kcal 9%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 8%
Protein 10.52g 14.17g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.555mg 0.88mg 7%
Vitamin B3 4.323mg 5.42mg 7%
Choline 29.1mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 1.2mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.197mg 5%
Selenium 19.9µg 17.2µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.14mg 5%
Calcium 171mg 117mg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.32µg 4%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Manganese 0.354mg 0.298mg 2%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.87mg 2%
Fructose 1.4g 0g 2%
Carbs 20.43g 18.79g 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Magnesium 20mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Potassium 282mg 244mg 1%
Net carbs 19.23g 18.79g N/A
Sugar 3.18g 0g N/A
Copper 0.084mg 0.082mg 0%
Starch 15.67g 16.72g 0%
Vitamin A 22µg 20µg 0%
Trans fat 0.119g 0.214g N/A
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.331mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.416mg 0%
Leucine 0.752mg 0.864mg 0%
Lysine 0.491mg 0.615mg 0%
Methionine 0.21mg 0.205mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.431mg 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.501mg 0.516mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0.337mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g 0.764g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.048g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Submarine sandwich KFC Fried Chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
25%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Submarine sandwich
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 467mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.789g)
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?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. KFC Fried Chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170738/nutrients

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

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