SUBWAY vs BURGER KING
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
BURGER KING, Cheeseburger is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
SUBWAY 221
BURGER KING 286
Protein (g)
SUBWAY 12.3
BURGER KING 14.6
Carbs (g)
SUBWAY 15.9
BURGER KING 23.7
Fat (g)
SUBWAY 12.0
BURGER KING 14.8
Fiber (g)
SUBWAY 0.700
BURGER KING 1.00
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
BURGER KING, Cheeseburger — 14.6g vs 12.3g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
SUBWAY, tuna sub on white bread with lettuce and tomato — 221 vs 286 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
BURGER KING, Cheeseburger scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | SUBWAY | BURGER KING | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 221 kcal | 286 kcal | -23% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 58.2 g | 44.6 g | +30% |
| Protein | 12.3 g | 14.6 g | -15% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 12.0 g | 14.8 g | -19% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 15.9 g | 23.7 g | -33% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.700 g | 1.00 g | -30% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.19 g | 6.84 g | -68% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.84 g | 5.70 g | -50% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.046 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 28.0 mg | 45.0 mg | -38% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0.200 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.190 mg | 0.303 mg | -37% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.217 mg | 0.240 mg | -10% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 7.73 mg | 3.40 mg | +127% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.350 mg | 0.230 mg | +52% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.271 mg | 0.090 mg | +201% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 51.0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 30.5 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.06 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 11.0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 29.0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.57 mg | 0.100 mg | +1470% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 136 mg | 93.0 mg | +46% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.57 mg | 2.50 mg | -37% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22.0 mg | 24.0 mg | -8% |
| Phosphorus, P | 109 mg | 143 mg | -24% |
| Potassium, K | 177 mg | 178 mg | -1% |
| Sodium, Na | 329 mg | 602 mg | -45% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.670 mg | 2.40 mg | -72% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.075 mg | 0.110 mg | -32% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.214 mg | 0.290 mg | -26% |
| Selenium, Se | 39.2 ug | 24.4 ug | +61% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 927 kj | 1198 kj | -23% |
| Ash | 1.51 g | 2.32 g | -35% |
| Total Sugars | 1.93 g | 4.49 g | -57% |
| Sucrose | 0 g | 1.69 g | -100% |
| Glucose | 0.470 g | 0 g | |
| Fructose | 1.10 g | 1.85 g | -41% |
| Lactose | 0 g | 0.070 g | -100% |
| Maltose | 0.370 g | 0.730 g | -49% |
| Galactose | 0 g | 0.150 g | -100% |
| Starch | 12.4 g | 18.6 g | -33% |
| Betaine | 16.1 mg | — | |
| Retinol | 9.00 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 1.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 78.0 IU | — | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 143 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 51.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0.170 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 7.06 mg | 0.480 mg | +1371% |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 2.35 mg | 0.140 mg | +1579% |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0.040 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0.240 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 5.70 ug | |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | — | 0.700 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.005 g | 0.079 g | -94% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.003 g | 0.049 g | -94% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.043 g | -95% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.008 g | 0.075 g | -89% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.006 g | 0.105 g | -94% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.038 g | 0.684 g | -94% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.008 g | 0.081 g | -90% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.37 g | 3.58 g | -62% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.017 g | 0.139 g | -88% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.644 g | 1.96 g | -67% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.039 g | 0.028 g | +39% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.039 g | 0.010 g | +290% |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.016 g | 0.010 g | +60% |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.088 g | -98% |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.037 g | 0.459 g | -92% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.035 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.008 g | 0.083 g | -90% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.74 g | 5.05 g | -46% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 2.73 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.046 g | 0.024 g | +92% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0.003 g | — | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 6.90 g | 1.52 g | +353% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 5.94 g | 1.36 g | +336% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 5.90 g | 1.26 g | +369% |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.005 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 i | — | 0.104 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.770 g | 0.123 g | +526% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.736 g | 0.123 g | +498% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.034 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.006 g | 0.005 g | +20% |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.011 g | -91% |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.022 g | 0.020 g | +10% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.025 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.004 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.123 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.014 g | — | |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.003 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.011 g | — | |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.032 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.032 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.118 g | 0.080 g | +48% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.440 g | 0.500 g | -12% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.547 g | 0.560 g | -2% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.901 g | 1.09 g | -17% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.729 g | 0.940 g | -22% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.300 g | 0.300 g | = |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.200 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.515 g | 0.660 g | -22% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.343 g | 0.430 g | -20% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.643 g | 0.650 g | -1% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.601 g | 0.770 g | -22% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.686 g | 0.370 g | +85% |
| Alanine | 0.590 g | 0.620 g | -5% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.965 g | 0.970 g | -1% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.43 g | 3.12 g | -22% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.493 g | 0.890 g | -45% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.965 g | 1.17 g | -18% |
| Serine | 0.482 g | 0.600 g | -20% |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | 0.160 g | -100% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) +1470% in SUBWAY, tuna sub on white bread with lettuce and tomato Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine +201% in SUBWAY, tuna sub on white bread with lettuce and tomato Niacin (Vitamin B3) +127% in SUBWAY, tuna sub on white bread with lettuce and tomato Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid -100% in SUBWAY, tuna sub on white bread with lettuce and tomato
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