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 of 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.
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Calcium
+103.6%
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Potassium
+24.2%
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Manganese
+77.9%
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Iron
+33.1%
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Phosphorus
+10.7%
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Sodium
-25.7%
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Zinc
+156.2%
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Copper
+27.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
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Calcium
+103.6%
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Potassium
+24.2%
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Manganese
+77.9%
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Iron
+33.1%
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Phosphorus
+10.7%
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Sodium
-25.7%
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Zinc
+156.2%
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Copper
+27.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
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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Vitamin A
+203.6%
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Vitamin C
+733.3%
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Vitamin B1
+87.4%
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Folate
+17.9%
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Vitamin B2
+28.8%
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Vitamin B12
+481.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.452
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Vitamin A
+203.6%
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Vitamin C
+733.3%
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Vitamin B1
+87.4%
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Folate
+17.9%
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Vitamin B2
+28.8%
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Vitamin B12
+481.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.452
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+12.2%
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Other
+38.1%
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Protein
+34%
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Fats
+15%
Equal in Carbs - 22.17
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
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Water
+12.2%
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Other
+38.1%
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Protein
+34%
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Fats
+15%
Equal in Carbs - 22.17
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-11.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+580.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+13.1%
Saturated Fat:
3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.927 g
Saturated Fat:
4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.283 g
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Saturated Fat
-11.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+580.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+13.1%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Lactose
+14.3%
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Sucrose
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Glucose
+55.3%
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Fructose
+57.1%
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Maltose
+55.3%
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
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Lactose
+14.3%
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Glucose
+55.3%
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Fructose
+57.1%
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Maltose
+55.3%
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 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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| Net carbs | 19.23g | 20.57g |
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| Protein | 10.52g | 14.1g |
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| Fats | 10.04g | 11.55g |
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| Carbs | 20.43g | 22.17g |
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| Calories | 213kcal | 244kcal |
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| Starch | 15.67g |
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| Fructose | 1.4g | 2.2g |
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| Sugar | 3.18g | 5.13g |
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 171mg | 84mg |
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| Iron | 1.81mg | 2.41mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 112mg | 124mg |
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| Potassium | 282mg | 227mg |
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| Sodium | 575mg | 427mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 2.69mg |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.107mg |
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| Manganese | 0.354mg | 0.199mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 170IU | 56IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 22µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 7.5mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.343mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.344mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.323mg | 4.452mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.555mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg |
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| Folate | 66µg | 56µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 1.28µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.5µg |
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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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| Cholesterol | 27mg | 39mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.119g | 0.724g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.554g | 4.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.716g | 4.202g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.927g | 0.283g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.048g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.665g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.104g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.95g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
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.