Submarine sandwich vs. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Submarine sandwich and McDonald's Filet-O-Fish?
- Submarine sandwich is richer in Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Calcium, yet McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin E.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 36% higher.
- Submarine sandwich has 25 times more Vitamin C than McDonald's Filet-O-Fish. Submarine sandwich has 7.5mg of Vitamin C, while McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 0.3mg.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium.
We used Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato and McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +42.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.1% |
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 | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +214.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +185.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +390.9% |
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:
11.26 g
Fats:
14.64 g
Carbs:
26.39 g
Water:
45.76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~11.26g
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
2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.952 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -20.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +208.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~4.005g
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:
0.1 g
Glucose:
1 g
Fructose:
1.93 g
Lactose:
0.2 g
Maltose:
0.43 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +23% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +37.9% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +150% |
~equal in
Maltose
~0.43g
~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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 213kcal | 282kcal |
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| Protein | 10.52g | 11.26g |
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| Fats | 10.04g | 14.64g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.5mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 19.23g | 24.99g |
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| Carbs | 20.43g | 26.39g |
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| Cholesterol | 27mg | 32mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 171mg | 120mg |
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| Potassium | 282mg | 220mg |
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| Iron | 1.81mg | 1.56mg |
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| Sugar | 3.18g | 3.67g |
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.4g |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.58mg |
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| Starch | 15.67g |
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| Phosphorus | 112mg | 137mg |
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| Sodium | 575mg | 434mg |
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| Vitamin A | 170IU |
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| Vitamin A | 22µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 1.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.354mg | 0.262mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 25.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.343mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.323mg | 2.22mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.555mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 1.08µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 66µg | 21µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.119g | 0.128g |
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| Choline | 29.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.554g | 2.833g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.716g | 4.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.927g | 5.952g |
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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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| Fructose | 1.4g | 1.93g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.061g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.104g | 0.614g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.005g | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.024g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.048g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.665g | 5.106g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
36%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.721g)
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 ($)