Fast food vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between fast food and submarine sandwich
- Fast food has more vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, while submarine sandwich has more calcium and vitamin C.
- Fast food's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 28% higher.
- Submarine sandwich contains 2 times less zinc than fast food. Fast food contains 2.52mg of zinc, while submarine sandwich contains 1.05mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in submarine sandwich is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more IronIron | +69.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +140% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +304.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
10.52 g
Fats:
10.04 g
Carbs:
20.43 g
Water:
56.51 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
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 | +30.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +45.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +66.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +62.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +21.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0.22µg | 28% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 1.81mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 1.05mg | 13% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 10.52g | 12% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 575mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 171mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 4.323mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.5mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.267mg | 7% |
| Folate | 80µg | 66µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 3.554g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.084mg | 4% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 213kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 20.43g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 3.716g | 3% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 282mg | 3% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 15.67g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 112mg | 3% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 10.04g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 1.927g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.343mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.2g | 2% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 29.1mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 1.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.203mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.555mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 22µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 7IU | 1% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 19.9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 19.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 3.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4.5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0.119g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0.752mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.491mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | 0.104g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.048g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 1.665g | N/A |
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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
43%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.939g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.