Submarine sandwich vs. McDonald's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Submarine sandwich and McDonald's hamburger
- Submarine sandwich has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin C, however, McDonald's hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, and Zinc.
- McDonald's hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 25% more.
- Submarine sandwich has 13 times more Vitamin C than McDonald's hamburger. Submarine sandwich has 7.5mg of Vitamin C, while McDonald's hamburger has 0.6mg.
- Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato and McDONALD'S, Hamburger.
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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 | +34.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +209.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +277.3% |
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:
12.92 g
Fats:
10.09 g
Carbs:
30.28 g
Water:
44.53 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~10.09g
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
3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.42 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.7% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~3.504g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~3.768g
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 g
Glucose:
2.1 g
Fructose:
3.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.63 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +70.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +135.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +34% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0g
~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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 213kcal | 264kcal |
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| Protein | 10.52g | 12.92g |
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| Fats | 10.04g | 10.09g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.5mg | 0.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 19.23g | 28.98g |
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| Carbs | 20.43g | 30.28g |
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| Cholesterol | 27mg | 27mg | |
| Vitamin D | 7IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 171mg | 127mg |
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| Potassium | 282mg | 192mg |
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| Iron | 1.81mg | 2.87mg |
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| Sugar | 3.18g | 6.03g |
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.096mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.95mg |
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| Starch | 15.67g |
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| Phosphorus | 112mg | 107mg |
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| Sodium | 575mg | 494mg |
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| Vitamin A | 170IU | 55IU |
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| Vitamin A | 22µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.354mg | 0.322mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 26.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.343mg | 0.247mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.239mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.323mg | 4.544mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.555mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.83µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.5µg |
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| Folate | 66µg | 64µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.119g | 0.428g |
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| Choline | 29.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.554g | 3.504g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.716g | 3.768g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.927g | 1.42g |
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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 | 3.3g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.104g | 0.134g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.048g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.665g | 1.135g |
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.85g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (27 mg)
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.