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Cauliflower vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cauliflower and submarine sandwich different?

  • Cauliflower is higher in vitamin C; however, submarine sandwich is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for cauliflower is 45% higher.
  • Cauliflower has less sodium.

Cauliflower, raw and Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato are the varieties 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 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
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 -94.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +677.3%
Contains more IronIron +331%
Contains more CopperCopper +115.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +288.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +128.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3216.7%
~equal in Potassium ~282mg

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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
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 +542.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +244.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +586%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +345%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +752.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 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 WaterWater +62.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +447.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3485.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +311.1%
Contains more OtherOther +228.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 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 -96.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10829.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6116.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +30.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +44.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Cauliflower Submarine sandwich
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Submarine sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin C 48.2mg 7.5mg 45%
Selenium 0.6µg 19.9µg 35%
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 4.323mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.343mg 24%
Sodium 30mg 575mg 24%
Protein 1.92g 10.52g 17%
Iron 0.42mg 1.81mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.267mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.13g 3.554g 16%
Fats 0.28g 10.04g 15%
Calcium 22mg 171mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 1.927g 13%
Phosphorus 44mg 112mg 10%
Calories 25kcal 213kcal 9%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.354mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.034g 3.716g 9%
Vitamin K 15.5µg 4.5µg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 27mg 9%
Zinc 0.27mg 1.05mg 7%
Starch 15.67g 6%
Copper 0.039mg 0.084mg 5%
Carbs 4.97g 20.43g 5%
Fiber 2g 1.2g 3%
Choline 44.3mg 29.1mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.41mg 2%
Folate 57µg 66µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.555mg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1.4g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.203mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Potassium 299mg 282mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Net carbs 2.97g 19.23g N/A
Sugar 1.91g 3.18g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.119g N/A
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0.076mg 0.331mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.106mg 0.752mg 0%
Lysine 0.217mg 0.491mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.21mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.431mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0.501mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.301mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g 0.104g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g 1.665g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower 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
30%
Cauliflower
35%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 545mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.424g)

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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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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