Beetroot vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between beetroot and submarine sandwich
- Beetroot has more folate; however, submarine sandwich has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, calcium, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for submarine sandwich is 35% higher.
- Submarine sandwich has 2 times less folate than beetroot. Beetroot has 109µg of folate, while submarine sandwich has 66µg.
- Beetroot is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Beets, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +968.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +180% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2742.9% |
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.
| Contains more FolateFolate | +65.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +53.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +925% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1006.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +567.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1194.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +258.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +203% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +385% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.61 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
9.56 g
Water:
87.58 g
Other:
1.08 g
Protein:
10.52 g
Fats:
10.04 g
Carbs:
20.43 g
Water:
56.51 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +55% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +553.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5805.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +113.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +131.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
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 | -99.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11512.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3111.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 19.9µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.343mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 4.323mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 575mg | 22% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 10.52g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.267mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 3.554g | 16% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 171mg | 16% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 10.04g | 15% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.81mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 1.927g | 12% |
| Folate | 109µg | 66µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.203mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 112mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 3.716g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 213kcal | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 27mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.555mg | 8% |
| Starch | 15.67g | 6% | |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 1.05mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.2g | 6% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 20.43g | 4% |
| Choline | 6mg | 29.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 4.5µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 7.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.4g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 282mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 7IU | 1% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.084mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.354mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 19.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 3.18g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.119g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.752mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.491mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 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 | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.665g | N/A |
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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
12%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Submarine sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 497mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.527g)