Submarine sandwich vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Submarine sandwich and McDonald's Big Mac
- Submarine sandwich has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, while McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
- McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 28% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 19 times less Vitamin C than Submarine sandwich. Submarine sandwich contains 7.5mg of Vitamin C, while McDonald's Big Mac contains 0.4mg.
- The amount of Sodium in McDonald's Big Mac is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC.
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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.
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Calcium
+47.4%
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Potassium
+55.8%
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Manganese
+71.8%
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Iron
+10.5%
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Sodium
-20%
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Zinc
+81.9%
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Copper
+16.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Phosphorus - 122
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Calcium
+47.4%
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Potassium
+55.8%
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Manganese
+71.8%
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Iron
+10.5%
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Sodium
-20%
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Zinc
+81.9%
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Copper
+16.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Phosphorus - 122
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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Vitamin C
+1775%
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Vitamin B1
+94.9%
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Vitamin B2
+27.8%
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Vitamin B3
+27.7%
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Folate
+43.5%
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Vitamin A
+10.6%
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Vitamin B12
+300%
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Vitamin C
+1775%
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Vitamin B1
+94.9%
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Vitamin B2
+27.8%
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Vitamin B3
+27.7%
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Folate
+43.5%
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Vitamin A
+10.6%
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Vitamin B12
+300%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+10.2%
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Other
+35.9%
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Protein
+12.4%
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Fats
+49%
Equal in Carbs - 20.08
Equal in Water - 51.3
Protein:
10.52 g
Fats:
10.04 g
Carbs:
20.43 g
Water:
56.51 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
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Water
+10.2%
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Other
+35.9%
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Protein
+12.4%
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Fats
+49%
Equal in Carbs - 20.08
Equal in Water - 51.3
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+529.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.803
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.474
Saturated Fat:
3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.927 g
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+529.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.803
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.474
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+∞%
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Glucose
+18.3%
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Fructose
+20.7%
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Lactose
+300%
Equal in Maltose - 0.49
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
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Glucose
+18.3%
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+∞%
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Fructose
+20.7%
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Lactose
+300%
Equal in Maltose - 0.49
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 19.23g | 18.48g |
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| Protein | 10.52g | 11.82g |
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| Fats | 10.04g | 14.96g |
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| Carbs | 20.43g | 20.08g |
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| Calories | 213kcal | 257kcal |
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| Starch | 15.67g |
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| Fructose | 1.4g | 1.69g |
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| Sugar | 3.18g | 3.97g |
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 171mg | 116mg |
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| Iron | 1.81mg | 2mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 122mg |
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| Potassium | 282mg | 181mg |
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| Sodium | 575mg | 460mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.91mg |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.098mg |
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| Manganese | 0.354mg | 0.206mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 170IU | 188IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 22µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 7.5mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.343mg | 0.176mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.323mg | 3.384mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.555mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg |
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| Folate | 66µg | 46µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.88µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.1mg |
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| Threonine | 0.331mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.431mg |
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| Leucine | 0.752mg |
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| Lysine | 0.491mg |
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| Methionine | 0.21mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.431mg |
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| Valine | 0.501mg |
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| Histidine | 0.301mg |
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| Cholesterol | 27mg | 36mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.119g | 0.588g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.554g | 3.803g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.716g | 3.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.927g | 0.306g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.048g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.665g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.104g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.249g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
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.