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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 51% 25% 68% 28% 29% 48% 75% 46% 109%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 25% 20% 90% 36% 73% 53% 56% 26% 0%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 25% 10% 8.2% 6% 86% 62% 81% 33% 47% 28% 11% 50% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 3.4% 0% 0% 46% 79% 83% 0% 0% 160% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +203.6%
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%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.452mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
14% 12% 22% 50% 2%
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
39% 40% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.927 g
47% 49% 3%
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
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
4% 37% 43% 14%
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.
Submarine sandwich McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Submarine sandwich McDonald's Quarter Pounder Opinion
Calories 213kcal 244kcal McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Protein 10.52g 14.1g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Fats 10.04g 11.55g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin C 7.5mg 0.9mg Submarine sandwich
Net carbs 19.23g 20.57g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Carbs 20.43g 22.17g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Cholesterol 27mg 39mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 7IU Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 20mg 22mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Calcium 171mg 84mg Submarine sandwich
Potassium 282mg 227mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 1.81mg 2.41mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Sugar 3.18g 5.13g Submarine sandwich
Fiber 1.2g 1.6g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Copper 0.084mg 0.107mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Zinc 1.05mg 2.69mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Starch 15.67g Submarine sandwich
Phosphorus 112mg 124mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Sodium 575mg 427mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin A 170IU 56IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.41mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Submarine sandwich
Manganese 0.354mg 0.199mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.343mg 0.183mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.344mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B3 4.323mg 4.452mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B5 0.555mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.203mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 1.28µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin K 4.5µg Submarine sandwich
Folate 66µg 56µg Submarine sandwich
Trans Fat 0.119g 0.724g Submarine sandwich
Choline 29.1mg Submarine sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.554g 4.008g Submarine sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.716g 4.202g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.927g 0.283g Submarine sandwich
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
Fructose 1.4g 2.2g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.048g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g Submarine sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Submarine sandwich McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Submarine sandwich
32%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Submarine sandwich
40%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.454g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
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.

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 Quarter Pounder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170321/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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