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Coconut oil vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between coconut oil and submarine sandwich

  • Coconut oil contains less selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, calcium, folate, and phosphorus than submarine sandwich.
  • Coconut oil's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 395% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in submarine sandwich is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Oil, coconut 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0% 1.9% 0% 0.55% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +3520%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +5150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 2.2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 0% 0.16%
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 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +650%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +9600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.03 g
Other: 0.91 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 FatsFats +886.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +188266.7%
Contains more OtherOther +174.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
91% 7% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 82.475 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.702 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +70.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coconut oil Submarine sandwich
Lower in Saturated fat ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut oil Submarine sandwich DV% diff.
Saturated fat 82.475g 3.554g 359%
Fats 99.06g 10.04g 137%
Selenium 0µg 19.9µg 36%
Calories 892kcal 213kcal 34%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.343mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.323mg 27%
Sodium 0mg 575mg 25%
Iron 0.05mg 1.81mg 22%
Protein 0g 10.52g 21%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.267mg 21%
Folate 0µg 66µg 17%
Calcium 1mg 171mg 17%
Phosphorus 0mg 112mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.203mg 16%
Manganese 0mg 0.354mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.555mg 11%
Copper 0mg 0.084mg 9%
Zinc 0.02mg 1.05mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 27mg 9%
Potassium 0mg 282mg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.5mg 8%
Carbs 0g 20.43g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 6.332g 3.716g 7%
Starch 15.67g 6%
Magnesium 0mg 20mg 5%
Choline 0.3mg 29.1mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 4.5µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.702g 1.927g 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.41mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg 2%
Fructose 1.4g 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 19.23g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.18g N/A
Trans fat 0.028g 0.119g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.331mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.752mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.491mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.21mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.431mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.501mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.301mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 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 1.676g 1.665g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coconut oil 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
0%
Coconut oil
35%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Coconut oil
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 78.921g)
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 - $2.2)
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?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)

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. Coconut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171412/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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