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Submarine sandwich vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Submarine sandwich and McChicken Sandwich different?

  • Submarine sandwich is higher in Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, McChicken Sandwich is richer in Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Submarine sandwich is 11% higher.
  • Submarine sandwich contains 2 times more Calcium than McChicken Sandwich. While Submarine sandwich contains 171mg of Calcium, McChicken Sandwich contains only 88mg.
  • McChicken Sandwich has less Saturated Fat.

Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +94.3%
Contains more Potassium +63%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.74
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Sodium - 624
Equal in Copper - 0.082
Equal in Manganese - 0.358
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 27% 66% 15% 60% 16% 82% 18% 28% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +94.3%
Contains more Potassium +63%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.74
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Sodium - 624
Equal in Copper - 0.082
Equal in Manganese - 0.358

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 B1 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.942
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% 0% 53% 47% 74% 0% 0% 0% 24% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.942

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Fats +31.6%
Contains more Carbs +36.9%
Equal in Protein - 10.43
Equal in Other - 2.28
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
10% 13% 28% 46% 2%
Protein: 10.43 g
Fats: 13.21 g
Carbs: 27.97 g
Water: 46.11 g
Other: 2.28 g
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Fats +31.6%
Contains more Carbs +36.9%
Equal in Protein - 10.43
Equal in Other - 2.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.6%
39% 40% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.927 g
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.964 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +19.4%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +37.9%
Equal in Maltose - 0.43
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% 29% 54% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 1.03 g
Fructose: 1.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.43 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +19.4%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +37.9%
Equal in Maltose - 0.43

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Submarine sandwich McChicken Sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 19.23g 26.67g McChicken Sandwich
Protein 10.52g 10.43g Submarine sandwich
Fats 10.04g 13.21g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 20.43g 27.97g McChicken Sandwich
Calories 213kcal 273kcal McChicken Sandwich
Starch 15.67g Submarine sandwich
Fructose 1.4g 1.93g McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 3.18g 3.57g Submarine sandwich
Fiber 1.2g 1.3g McChicken Sandwich
Calcium 171mg 88mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 1.81mg 1.74mg Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 20mg 20mg
Phosphorus 112mg 139mg McChicken Sandwich
Potassium 282mg 173mg Submarine sandwich
Sodium 575mg 624mg Submarine sandwich
Zinc 1.05mg 0.63mg Submarine sandwich
Copper 0.084mg 0.082mg Submarine sandwich
Manganese 0.354mg 0.358mg McChicken 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 Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.343mg 0.212mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.2mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.323mg 3.942mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.555mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.203mg Submarine sandwich
Folate 66µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.19µg Submarine sandwich
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 27mg
Trans Fat 0.119g 0.079g McChicken Sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.554g 2.346g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.003g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.002g Submarine sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.716g 4.401g McChicken Sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.927g 4.964g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.048g 0.009g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g 4.396g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.016g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g 0.43g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0.001g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.01g Submarine sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Submarine sandwich McChicken Sandwich
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
16%
McChicken Sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Submarine sandwich
35%
McChicken Sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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 Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.208g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (27 mg)
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. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/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.