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

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Summary of differences between Wendy's hamburger and Submarine sandwich

  • Wendy's hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Copper, however, Submarine sandwich is higher in Calcium, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Wendy's hamburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 51% more than Submarine sandwich.
  • Wendy's hamburger has 2 times more Zinc than Submarine sandwich. While Wendy's hamburger has 2.47mg of Zinc, Submarine sandwich has only 1.05mg.
  • Wendy's hamburger has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese and Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato.

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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.
Contains more Iron +50.8%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Zinc +135.2%
Contains more Copper +65.5%
Contains more Calcium +402.9%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +44.6%
Contains more Manganese +89.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 112
Equal in Selenium - 19.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 103% 13% 45% 18% 52% 68% 47% 25% 100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 15% 48% 25% 75% 29% 28% 47% 109%
Contains more Iron +50.8%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Zinc +135.2%
Contains more Copper +65.5%
Contains more Calcium +402.9%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +44.6%
Contains more Manganese +89.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 112
Equal in Selenium - 19.9

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +559.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 69% 48% 61% 21% 27% 0% 182% 23%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 9% 6% 25% 86% 62% 82% 34% 47% 50% 28% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +559.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.1%
Contains more Carbs +21.5%
Contains more Other +62.3%
Equal in Fats - 10.04
Equal in Water - 56.51
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 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 Protein +20.1%
Contains more Carbs +21.5%
Contains more Other +62.3%
Equal in Fats - 10.04
Equal in Water - 56.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.554
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.716
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.55 g
39% 40% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.927 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.554
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.716

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +36%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +113.6%
Equal in Glucose - 1.23
Equal in Fructose - 1.4
81% 8% 9%
Starch: 11.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 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 Starch +36%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +113.6%
Equal in Glucose - 1.23
Equal in Fructose - 1.4

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 hamburger Submarine sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's hamburger Submarine sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 19.23g Submarine sandwich
Protein 12.63g 10.52g Wendy's hamburger
Fats 10.6g 10.04g Wendy's hamburger
Carbs 16.82g 20.43g Submarine sandwich
Calories 213kcal 213kcal
Starch 11.52g 15.67g Submarine sandwich
Fructose 1.32g 1.4g Submarine sandwich
Sugar 3.18g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1.3g 1.2g Wendy's hamburger
Calcium 34mg 171mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 2.73mg 1.81mg Wendy's hamburger
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Submarine sandwich
Phosphorus 103mg 112mg Submarine sandwich
Potassium 195mg 282mg Submarine sandwich
Sodium 395mg 575mg Wendy's hamburger
Zinc 2.47mg 1.05mg Wendy's hamburger
Copper 0.139mg 0.084mg Wendy's hamburger
Manganese 0.187mg 0.354mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg 19.9µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 170IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.41mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 7IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin C 0.5mg 7.5mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.275mg 0.343mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.267mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.225mg 4.323mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.336mg 0.555mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.114mg 0.203mg Submarine sandwich
Folate 66µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 1.45µg 0.22µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 9µg 4.5µg Wendy's hamburger
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.1mg Wendy's hamburger
Threonine 0.459mg 0.331mg Wendy's hamburger
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.431mg Wendy's hamburger
Leucine 0.827mg 0.752mg Wendy's hamburger
Lysine 0.769mg 0.491mg Wendy's hamburger
Methionine 0.24mg 0.21mg Wendy's hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0.431mg Wendy's hamburger
Valine 0.524mg 0.501mg Wendy's hamburger
Histidine 0.301mg 0.301mg
Cholesterol 35mg 27mg Submarine sandwich
Trans Fat 0.119g Wendy's hamburger
Saturated Fat 3.689g 3.554g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Submarine sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 3.716g Wendy's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.55g 1.927g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.048g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Submarine sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wendy's hamburger Submarine sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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%
Wendy's hamburger
37%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Wendy's hamburger
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.135g)
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 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. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.