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Custard vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between custard and submarine sandwich

  • Custard has more vitamin B12; however, submarine sandwich has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B1, iron, manganese, folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for submarine sandwich is 26% higher.
  • Submarine sandwich has 2 times less vitamin B12 than custard. Custard has 0.52µg of vitamin B12, while submarine sandwich has 0.22µg.
  • Custard is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk 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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
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 more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.2%
Contains more IronIron +432.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +180%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4957.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +231.7%

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 0.33% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
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 AVitamin A +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +462.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3175%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2150%
Contains more FolateFolate +633.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +146.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 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 +30%
Contains more ProteinProtein +163.7%
Contains more FatsFats +151%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.1%
Contains more OtherOther +160.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
59% 32% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 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 -42.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +229.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +517.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 4.63 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 LactoseLactose +5687.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
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.
Custard Submarine sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Submarine sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 4.323mg 26%
Selenium 6µg 19.9µg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.343mg 24%
Sodium 84mg 575mg 21%
Iron 0.34mg 1.81mg 18%
Manganese 0.007mg 0.354mg 15%
Folate 9µg 66µg 14%
Protein 3.99g 10.52g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.22µg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 1.927g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.203mg 11%
Fats 4g 10.04g 9%
Cholesterol 51mg 27mg 8%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 7.5mg 8%
Saturated fat 2.032g 3.554g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.127g 3.716g 6%
Copper 0.03mg 0.084mg 6%
Starch 15.67g 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.2µg 5%
Calories 122kcal 213kcal 5%
Vitamin D 47IU 7IU 5%
Zinc 0.51mg 1.05mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 4.5µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.267mg 4%
Vitamin A 52µg 22µg 3%
Choline 11.8mg 29.1mg 3%
Calcium 139mg 171mg 3%
Phosphorus 130mg 112mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.555mg 3%
Potassium 207mg 282mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.4g 2%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.41mg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 20mg 1%
Carbs 17.6g 20.43g 1%
Net carbs 17.6g 19.23g N/A
Sugar 4.82g 3.18g N/A
Trans fat 0.119g N/A
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.331mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.337mg 0.752mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.491mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0.21mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.431mg 0%
Valine 0.233mg 0.501mg 0%
Histidine 0.092mg 0.301mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 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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is better in case of low diet
Custard 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
19%
Custard
35%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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 contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 491mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.522g)

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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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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