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Falafel vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Falafel and Submarine sandwich

  • Falafel has more Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, and Phosphorus, however, Submarine sandwich has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Submarine sandwich's daily need coverage for Selenium is 34% more.
  • Falafel has 4 times more Magnesium than Submarine sandwich. Falafel has 82mg of Magnesium, while Submarine sandwich has 20mg.
  • Falafel is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Falafel, home-prepared 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 Iron +89%
Contains more Magnesium +310%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +107.4%
Contains less Sodium -48.9%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +207.1%
Contains more Manganese +95.2%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Selenium +1890%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 15% 48% 25% 75% 29% 28% 47% 109%
Contains more Iron +89%
Contains more Magnesium +310%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +107.4%
Contains less Sodium -48.9%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +207.1%
Contains more Manganese +95.2%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Selenium +1890%

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.
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Contains more Folate +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1207.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +314.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 9% 6% 25% 86% 62% 82% 34% 47% 50% 28% 12%
Contains more Folate +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1207.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +314.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.5%
Contains more Fats +77.3%
Contains more Carbs +55.8%
Contains more Water +63.2%
Equal in Other - 2.5
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 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 Protein +26.5%
Contains more Fats +77.3%
Contains more Carbs +55.8%
Contains more Water +63.2%
Equal in Other - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.9%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
39% 40% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.927 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Falafel Submarine sandwich
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Submarine sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 19.23g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 10.52g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 10.04g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 20.43g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 213kcal Falafel
Starch 15.67g Submarine sandwich
Fructose 1.4g Submarine sandwich
Sugar 3.18g Falafel
Fiber 1.2g Submarine sandwich
Calcium 54mg 171mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 3.42mg 1.81mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 20mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 112mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 282mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 575mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 1.05mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.084mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.354mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 19.9µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 13IU 170IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.41mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin C 1.6mg 7.5mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.343mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.267mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 4.323mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.555mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.203mg Submarine sandwich
Folate 93µg 66µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin K 4.5µg Submarine sandwich
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.1mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.331mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.431mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.752mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.491mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.21mg Submarine sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.431mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.501mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.301mg Falafel
Cholesterol 0mg 27mg Falafel
Trans Fat 0g 0.119g Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 3.554g Falafel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Submarine sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 3.716g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 1.927g Falafel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.048g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Submarine sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Submarine sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Falafel
37%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.171g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals

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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.