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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 of 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% 10% 8.2% 6% 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 Opinion
Calories 214kcal 213kcal Wendy's chicken sandwich
Protein 13.78g 10.52g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fats 8.1g 10.04g Submarine sandwich
Vitamin C 0.3mg 7.5mg Submarine sandwich
Net carbs 20.25g 19.23g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Carbs 21.55g 20.43g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 31mg 27mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 7IU Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 20mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Calcium 23mg 171mg Submarine sandwich
Potassium 228mg 282mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 1.5mg 1.81mg Submarine sandwich
Sugar 3.18g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1.2g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Copper 0.135mg 0.084mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Zinc 0.61mg 1.05mg Submarine sandwich
Starch 16.1g 15.67g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 161mg 112mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Sodium 401mg 575mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 170IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.41mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Submarine sandwich
Manganese 0.23mg 0.354mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 24.4µg 19.9µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.295mg 0.343mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.267mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 4.323mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.526mg 0.555mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.203mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.22µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 10.7µg 4.5µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Folate 66µg Submarine sandwich
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.119g Submarine sandwich
Choline 29.1mg Submarine sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.618g 3.554g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.921g 3.716g Submarine sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.086g 1.927g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.1mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Threonine 0.5mg 0.331mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Isoleucine 0.54mg 0.431mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Leucine 0.93mg 0.752mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Lysine 0.83mg 0.491mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Methionine 0.29mg 0.21mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.431mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Valine 0.59mg 0.501mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Histidine 0.38mg 0.301mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fructose 1.14g 1.4g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.233g 0.104g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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 0g 0.013g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.048g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.705g 1.665g Wendy's chicken sandwich

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
36%
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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