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Submarine sandwich vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Submarine sandwich and McGriddles

  • Submarine sandwich has more Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Folate, however, McGriddles has more Phosphorus.
  • McGriddles' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 29% more.
  • Submarine sandwich is 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, Sausage McGRIDDLES.

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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 10% 19% 13% 53% 26% 21% 135% 96% 26% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +171.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.5%
Contains more IronIron +27.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +78.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +182.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.079mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 52% 36% 58% 23% 25% 34% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +22.7%

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
8% 18% 31% 40% 2%
Protein: 8.41 g
Fats: 17.76 g
Carbs: 31.25 g
Water: 40.11 g
Other: 2.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.1%
Contains more WaterWater +40.9%
Contains more FatsFats +76.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53%
~equal in Other ~2.47g

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
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +102.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.5%

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
55% 35% 5% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.16 g
Glucose: 3.91 g
Fructose: 0.14 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +900%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +217.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +575%
~equal in Maltose ~0.48g
~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 McGriddles
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Submarine sandwich McGriddles Opinion
Calories 213kcal 312kcal McGriddles
Protein 10.52g 8.41g Submarine sandwich
Fats 10.04g 17.76g McGriddles
Vitamin C 7.5mg 0mg Submarine sandwich
Net carbs 19.23g 30.25g McGriddles
Carbs 20.43g 31.25g McGriddles
Cholesterol 27mg 24mg McGriddles
Vitamin D 7IU Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 20mg 14mg Submarine sandwich
Calcium 171mg 63mg Submarine sandwich
Potassium 282mg 145mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 1.81mg 1.42mg Submarine sandwich
Sugar 3.18g 11.23g Submarine sandwich
Fiber 1.2g 1g Submarine sandwich
Copper 0.084mg 0.079mg Submarine sandwich
Zinc 1.05mg 0.76mg Submarine sandwich
Starch 15.67g Submarine sandwich
Phosphorus 112mg 316mg McGriddles
Sodium 575mg 737mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 170IU 0IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.41mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Submarine sandwich
Manganese 0.354mg 0.198mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.343mg 0.209mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.156mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.323mg 3.082mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.555mg 0.384mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.108mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.27µg McGriddles
Vitamin K 4.5µg Submarine sandwich
Folate 66µg 37µg Submarine sandwich
Trans Fat 0.119g 0.956g Submarine sandwich
Choline 29.1mg Submarine sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.554g 5.435g Submarine sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.716g 7.532g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 1.927g 2.591g McGriddles
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 0.14g Submarine sandwich
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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is better in case of low diet
Submarine sandwich McGriddles
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
20%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Submarine sandwich
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.881g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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 ($)

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. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/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.