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Wendy's chicken sandwich vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are wendy's chicken sandwich and submarine sandwich different?

  • Wendy's chicken sandwich is richer in selenium, phosphorus, and copper, while submarine sandwich is higher in calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin C, vitamin B3, and manganese.
  • Submarine sandwich covers your daily need for calcium, 15% more than wendy's chicken sandwich.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich contains 2 times more copper than submarine sandwich. Wendy's chicken sandwich contains 0.135mg of copper, while submarine sandwich contains 0.084mg.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in sodium.

WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich and Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato 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 17% 6.9% 20% 56% 45% 17% 69% 52% 30% 133%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +643.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.7%
Contains more IronIron +20.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.9%

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 1% 0% 0% 0% 74% 30% 62% 32% 44% 41% 27% 0% 0%
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% 7.3% 8.2% 3% 86% 62% 81% 33% 47% 28% 11% 50% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.555mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.203mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 8% 22% 55%
Protein: 13.78 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 54.94 g
Other: 1.63 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +31%
Contains more FatsFats +24%
Contains more OtherOther +53.4%
~equal in Carbs ~20.43g
~equal in Water ~56.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 38% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.618 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.086 g
39% 40% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.554 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.927 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
88% 5% 6%
Starch: 16.1 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.87 g
Fructose: 1.14 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.15 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +41.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +22.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +213.3%
~equal in Starch ~15.67g
~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.
Wendy's chicken sandwich Submarine sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's chicken sandwich Submarine sandwich DV% diff.
Folate 66µg 17%
Calcium 23mg 171mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.267mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.618g 3.554g 9%
Sodium 401mg 575mg 8%
Selenium 24.4µg 19.9µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.086g 1.927g 8%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 7.5mg 8%
Phosphorus 161mg 112mg 7%
Protein 13.78g 10.52g 7%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 4.323mg 6%
Copper 0.135mg 0.084mg 6%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.354mg 5%
Choline 29.1mg 5%
Vitamin K 10.7µg 4.5µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.22µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.295mg 0.343mg 4%
Zinc 0.61mg 1.05mg 4%
Iron 1.5mg 1.81mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 3%
Fats 8.1g 10.04g 3%
Vitamin A 22µg 2%
Potassium 228mg 282mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.921g 3.716g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Magnesium 24mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Cholesterol 31mg 27mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.526mg 0.555mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.203mg 1%
Calories 214kcal 213kcal 0%
Carbs 21.55g 20.43g 0%
Net carbs 20.25g 19.23g N/A
Sugar 3.18g N/A
Fiber 1.3g 1.2g 0%
Starch 16.1g 15.67g 0%
Trans fat 0.514g 0.119g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0.5mg 0.331mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.54mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.93mg 0.752mg 0%
Lysine 0.83mg 0.491mg 0%
Methionine 0.29mg 0.21mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.431mg 0%
Valine 0.59mg 0.501mg 0%
Histidine 0.38mg 0.301mg 0%
Fructose 1.14g 1.4g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.233g 0.104g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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 0g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.705g 1.665g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wendy's chicken sandwich Submarine sandwich
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
24%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
35%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.936g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Wendy's chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170723/nutrients
  2. Submarine sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170696/nutrients

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

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