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French fries vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between French fries and Submarine sandwich

  • French fries have more Vitamin B6, and Fiber, however, Submarine sandwich have more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B12, and Folate.
  • Submarine sandwich's daily need coverage for Selenium is 35% more.
  • French fries have 3 times more Fiber than Submarine sandwich. French fries have 3.8g of Fiber, while Submarine sandwich has 1.2g.
  • French fries are lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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 Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.6%
Contains more Potassium +105.3%
Contains less Sodium -63.5%
Contains more Copper +47.6%
Contains more Calcium +850%
Contains more Iron +123.5%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Manganese +43.3%
Contains more Selenium +2111.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 15% 48% 25% 75% 29% 28% 47% 109%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.6%
Contains more Potassium +105.3%
Contains less Sodium -63.5%
Contains more Copper +47.6%
Contains more Calcium +850%
Contains more Iron +123.5%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Manganese +43.3%
Contains more Selenium +2111.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +307.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +584.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.9%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.555
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
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 Vitamin E +307.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +584.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.9%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.555

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +46.7%
Contains more Carbs +102.8%
Contains more Protein +206.7%
Contains more Water +46.6%
Contains more Other +35.1%
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
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 Fats +46.7%
Contains more Carbs +102.8%
Contains more Protein +206.7%
Contains more Water +46.6%
Contains more Other +35.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180.1%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
39% 40% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.927 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Submarine sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 19.23g French fries
Protein 3.43g 10.52g Submarine sandwich
Fats 14.73g 10.04g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 20.43g French fries
Calories 312kcal 213kcal French fries
Starch 15.67g Submarine sandwich
Fructose 1.4g Submarine sandwich
Sugar 0.3g 3.18g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 1.2g French fries
Calcium 18mg 171mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 0.81mg 1.81mg Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 35mg 20mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 112mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 282mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 575mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 1.05mg Submarine sandwich
Copper 0.124mg 0.084mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.354mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 0.9µg 19.9µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 0IU 170IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.41mg French fries
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin C 4.7mg 7.5mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.343mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.267mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 4.323mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.555mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.203mg French fries
Folate 30µg 66µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin K 11.2µg 4.5µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.1mg Submarine sandwich
Threonine 0.331mg Submarine sandwich
Isoleucine 0.431mg Submarine sandwich
Leucine 0.752mg Submarine sandwich
Lysine 0.491mg Submarine sandwich
Methionine 0.21mg Submarine sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.431mg Submarine sandwich
Valine 0.501mg Submarine sandwich
Histidine 0.301mg Submarine sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 27mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g 0.119g French fries
Saturated Fat 2.336g 3.554g French fries
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Submarine sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 3.716g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 1.927g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.048g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 1.665g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.003g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.104g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.004g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.013g Submarine sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries 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
27%
French fries
37%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.218g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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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