Submarine sandwich vs. McDonald's cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between submarine sandwich and mcDonald's cheeseburgers?
- Submarine sandwich is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin C, manganese, and polyunsaturated fat, yet mcDonald's cheeseburgers are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
- McDonald's cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 27% more.
- Submarine sandwich has 13 times more vitamin C than mcDonald's cheeseburgers. While submarine sandwich has 7.5mg of vitamin C, mcDonald's cheeseburgers have only 0.6mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in submarine sandwich is lower.
We used Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger types 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 PotassiumPotassium | +41% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +290.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.52 g
Fats:
10.04 g
Carbs:
20.43 g
Water:
56.51 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.1% |
~equal in
Other
~2.43g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.554 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.927 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.435 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.355 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +442.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~3.631g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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:
0.24 g
Glucose:
2.01 g
Fructose:
2.59 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.84 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +63.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +85% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +575% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +78.7% |
~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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 36% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.86µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.555mg | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.927g | 0.355g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.343mg | 0.223mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 7.5mg | 0.6mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.91mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.81mg | 2.35mg | 7% |
| Starch | 15.67g | 6% | |
| Choline | 29.1mg | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.354mg | 0.23mg | 5% |
| Protein | 10.52g | 12.97g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 140mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.554g | 4.435g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 213kcal | 263kcal | 3% |
| Fats | 10.04g | 11.79g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 35mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 575mg | 626mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.323mg | 4.026mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 20.43g | 27.81g | 2% |
| Folate | 66µg | 59µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 282mg | 200mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.4g | 2.59g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.097mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.23g | 26.71g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 171mg | 167mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.18g | 6.22g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.1g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.119g | 0.647g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.716g | 3.631g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.752mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.491mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.21mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.501mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 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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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Submarine sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.881g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
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.