Submarine sandwich vs. McDonald's Quarter Pounder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are submarine sandwich and McDonald's Quarter Pounder different?
- Submarine sandwich is richer in vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin C, and manganese, while McDonald's Quarter Pounder is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and vitamin B2.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 44% more than submarine sandwich.
- Submarine sandwich contains 8 times more vitamin C than McDonald's Quarter Pounder. Submarine sandwich contains 7.5mg of vitamin C, while McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains 0.9mg.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in sodium.
Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato and McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER types were used 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 CalciumCalcium | +103.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +156.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.7% |
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 | +733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +481.8% |
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:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15% |
~equal in
Carbs
~22.17g
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
4.008 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.283 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +580.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.1% |
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:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.91 g
Fructose:
2.2 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
0.73 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +14.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +55.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +57.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +55.3% |
~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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 1.28µg | 44% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 36% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 16% | |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 2.69mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.343mg | 0.183mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.927g | 0.283g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.555mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 171mg | 84mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.81mg | 2.41mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.354mg | 0.199mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 7.5mg | 0.9mg | 7% |
| Protein | 10.52g | 14.1g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.344mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.67g | 6% | |
| Sodium | 575mg | 427mg | 6% |
| Choline | 29.1mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 39mg | 4% |
| Folate | 66µg | 56µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.107mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.554g | 4.008g | 2% |
| Calories | 213kcal | 244kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 124mg | 2% |
| Fats | 10.04g | 11.55g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.6g | 2% |
| Potassium | 282mg | 227mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 20.43g | 22.17g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.716g | 4.202g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 1.4g | 2.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.323mg | 4.452mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 19.23g | 20.57g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.18g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.119g | 0.724g | N/A |
| 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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.454g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
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.