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Fast foods, submarine sandwich, meatball marinara on white bread vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fast foods, submarine sandwich, meatball marinara on white bread and french fries?

  • Fast foods, submarine sandwich, meatball marinara on white bread is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, calcium, folate, and manganese, while french fries are higher in vitamin B6 and potassium.
  • Fast foods, submarine sandwich, meatball marinara on white bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 23% higher.
  • French fries are lower in sodium.

We used Fast foods, submarine sandwich, meatball marinara on white bread and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types in this comparison.

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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 21% 53% 24% 87% 44% 32% 42% 57% 56% 75%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +877.8%
Contains more IronIron +186.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +138%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1433.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.124mg

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 1.3% 5% 16% 0% 63% 58% 67% 26% 30% 69% 17% 59% 18%
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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +548.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1075%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +69.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 8% 26% 54% 2%
Protein: 9.77 g
Fats: 8.45 g
Carbs: 26.01 g
Water: 53.59 g
Other: 2.18 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +184.8%
Contains more WaterWater +39%
Contains more OtherOther +17.8%
Contains more FatsFats +74.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 46% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.124 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.573 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.125 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +67.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +379.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fast foods, submarine sandwich, meatball marinara on white bread French fries
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast foods, submarine sandwich, meatball marinara on white bread French fries DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.125g 5.398g 28%
Selenium 13.8µg 0.9µg 23%
Vitamin B12 0.55µg 0µg 23%
Iron 2.32mg 0.81mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.132mg 0.372mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.253mg 0.039mg 16%
Calcium 176mg 18mg 16%
Protein 9.77g 3.43g 13%
Folate 79µg 30µg 12%
Fats 8.45g 14.73g 10%
Sodium 437mg 210mg 10%
Potassium 275mg 579mg 9%
Manganese 0.426mg 0.247mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.17mg 7%
Fiber 2.1g 3.8g 7%
Starch 16.43g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.573g 5.969g 6%
Vitamin E 0.79mg 1.67mg 6%
Zinc 1.19mg 0.5mg 6%
Calories 219kcal 312kcal 5%
Carbs 26.01g 41.44g 5%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4.7mg 5%
Cholesterol 15mg 0mg 5%
Saturated fat 3.124g 2.336g 4%
Phosphorus 97mg 125mg 4%
Vitamin K 6.6µg 11.2µg 4%
Fructose 2.09g 3%
Vitamin B3 3.547mg 3.004mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.425mg 0.58mg 3%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Choline 32.9mg 36.8mg 1%
Magnesium 29mg 35mg 1%
Copper 0.133mg 0.124mg 1%
Net carbs 23.91g 37.64g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.98g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.421g 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.096g 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.921g 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast foods, submarine sandwich, meatball marinara on white bread French fries
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
33%
Fast foods, submarine sandwich, meatball marinara on white bread
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Fast foods, submarine sandwich, meatball marinara on white bread
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.788g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast foods, submarine sandwich, meatball marinara on white bread
Fast foods, submarine sandwich, meatball marinara on white bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast foods, submarine sandwich, meatball marinara on white bread
Fast foods, submarine sandwich, meatball marinara on white bread 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 foods, submarine sandwich, meatball marinara on white bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170709/nutrients
  2. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.