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Submarine sandwich vs. McDonald's french fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Submarine sandwich and McDonald's french fries

  • Submarine sandwich has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Iron, however, McDonald's french fries has more Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin K, and Potassium.
  • Submarine sandwich's daily need coverage for Selenium is 35% more.
  • Submarine sandwich has 9 times more Calcium than McDonald's french fries. Submarine sandwich has 171mg of Calcium, while McDonald's french fries have 19mg.
  • McDonald's french fries are lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato and McDONALD'S, french fries.

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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 +800%
Contains more Iron +126.3%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Manganese +42.2%
Contains more Selenium +4875%
Contains more Magnesium +85%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.4%
Contains more Potassium +111.3%
Contains less Sodium -67.1%
Contains more Copper +35.7%
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 6% 30% 27% 55% 53% 25% 14% 38% 33% 3%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +126.3%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Manganese +42.2%
Contains more Selenium +4875%
Contains more Magnesium +85%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.4%
Contains more Potassium +111.3%
Contains less Sodium -67.1%
Contains more Copper +35.7%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +621.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +236.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +255.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.59
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% 28% 0% 19% 45% 9% 61% 36% 88% 0% 0% 40%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +621.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +236.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +255.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.59

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +208.5%
Contains more Water +54.3%
Contains more Other +30.9%
Contains more Fats +54.1%
Contains more Carbs +108.4%
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
3% 15% 43% 37% 2%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 15.47 g
Carbs: 42.58 g
Water: 36.63 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +208.5%
Contains more Water +54.3%
Contains more Other +30.9%
Contains more Fats +54.1%
Contains more Carbs +108.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.3%
39% 40% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.927 g
16% 51% 33%
Saturated Fat: 2.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.727 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +144%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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
99%
Starch: 38.23 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +144%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

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 McDonald's french fries
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Submarine sandwich McDonald's french fries Opinion
Net carbs 19.23g 38.68g McDonald's french fries
Protein 10.52g 3.41g Submarine sandwich
Fats 10.04g 15.47g McDonald's french fries
Carbs 20.43g 42.58g McDonald's french fries
Calories 213kcal 323kcal McDonald's french fries
Starch 15.67g 38.23g McDonald's french fries
Fructose 1.4g 0g Submarine sandwich
Sugar 3.18g 0.21g McDonald's french fries
Fiber 1.2g 3.9g McDonald's french fries
Calcium 171mg 19mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 1.81mg 0.8mg Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 20mg 37mg McDonald's french fries
Phosphorus 112mg 127mg McDonald's french fries
Potassium 282mg 596mg McDonald's french fries
Sodium 575mg 189mg McDonald's french fries
Zinc 1.05mg 0.51mg Submarine sandwich
Copper 0.084mg 0.114mg McDonald's french fries
Manganese 0.354mg 0.249mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg 0.4µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 170IU 0IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.41mg 1.38mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin D 7IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin C 7.5mg 5.6mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.343mg 0.18mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.037mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.323mg 3.22mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.555mg 0.59mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.38mg McDonald's french fries
Folate 66µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin K 4.5µg 16µg McDonald's french fries
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 McDonald's french fries
Trans Fat 0.119g 0.064g McDonald's french fries
Saturated Fat 3.554g 2.271g McDonald's french fries
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Submarine sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.716g 7.379g McDonald's french fries
Polyunsaturated fat 1.927g 4.727g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.048g 0.009g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g 4.251g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.031g McDonald's french fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g 0.382g McDonald's french fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0g Submarine sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Submarine sandwich McDonald's french fries
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
27%
McDonald's french fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Submarine sandwich
28%
McDonald's french fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.283g)
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.

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. McDonald's french fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170721/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.