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Brown sugar vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are brown sugar and submarine sandwich different?

  • Submarine sandwich is higher than brown sugar in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, phosphorus, iron, and manganese.
  • Submarine sandwich covers your daily need for selenium, 34% more than brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar is lower in sodium.

Sugars, brown 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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
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 less SodiumSodium -95.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112%
Contains more IronIron +154.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +3400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +453.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1558.3%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3830%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +320.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +395.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +6500%
Contains more CholineCholine +1165.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 CarbsCarbs +380.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +8666.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +4117.2%
Contains more OtherOther +455.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +26.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~1.23g
~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.
Brown sugar Submarine sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Submarine sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 1.2µg 19.9µg 34%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.343mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 4.323mg 26%
Carbs 98.09g 20.43g 26%
Sodium 28mg 575mg 24%
Protein 0.12g 10.52g 21%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.267mg 21%
Saturated fat 0g 3.554g 16%
Folate 1µg 66µg 16%
Fats 0g 10.04g 15%
Phosphorus 4mg 112mg 15%
Iron 0.71mg 1.81mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.927g 13%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.354mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.203mg 12%
Zinc 0.03mg 1.05mg 9%
Calcium 83mg 171mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 27mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 3.716g 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.555mg 8%
Calories 380kcal 213kcal 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.5mg 8%
Starch 15.67g 6%
Choline 2.3mg 29.1mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.5µg 4%
Copper 0.047mg 0.084mg 4%
Potassium 133mg 282mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.41mg 3%
Magnesium 9mg 20mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 19.23g N/A
Sugar 97.02g 3.18g N/A
Trans fat 0.119g N/A
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0.331mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.752mg 0%
Lysine 0.491mg 0%
Methionine 0.21mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.431mg 0%
Valine 0.501mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0%
Fructose 1.11g 1.4g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Submarine sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
2%
Brown sugar
35%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 93.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
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 Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 547mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.554g)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.