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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 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%
~equal in Manganese ~0.354mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.9µg

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% 3.1% 7.6% 3% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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% 10% 8.2% 6% 86% 62% 81% 33% 47% 28% 11% 50% 16%
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 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.41mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.343mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.555mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.203mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~4.5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 +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
82% 7% 8% 2%
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
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 +45.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +66.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +62.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +21.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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.
Fast food Submarine sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Submarine sandwich Opinion
Calories 297kcal 213kcal Fast food
Protein 16.52g 10.52g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 10.04g Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 7.5mg Submarine sandwich
Net carbs 29.8g 19.23g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 20.43g Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 27mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 2IU 7IU Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 27mg 20mg Fast food
Calcium 62mg 171mg Submarine sandwich
Potassium 197mg 282mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 3.06mg 1.81mg Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 3.18g Submarine sandwich
Fiber 1.7g 1.2g Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.084mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 1.05mg Fast food
Starch 22.87g 15.67g Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 112mg Fast food
Sodium 331mg 575mg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 170IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 9µg 22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.41mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Submarine sandwich
Manganese 0.357mg 0.354mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 19.9µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.343mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.267mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 4.323mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.555mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.203mg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.22µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4.5µg Fast food
Folate 80µg 66µg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.119g Submarine sandwich
Choline 34.4mg 29.1mg Fast food
Saturated Fat 4.493g 3.554g Submarine sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 3.716g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 1.927g Submarine sandwich
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.1mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg 0.331mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.431mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg 0.752mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg 0.491mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg 0.21mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.431mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg 0.501mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg 0.301mg Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 1.4g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.002g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.104g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.004g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.013g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.048g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 1.665g Submarine sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
36%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.939g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
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.

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.