Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Hot dog vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between Hot dog and Submarine sandwich

  • Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Submarine sandwich has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Hot dog is 56% higher.
  • Submarine sandwich has 3 times less Cholesterol than Hot dog. Hot dog has 77mg of Cholesterol, while Submarine sandwich has 27mg.

Food types used in this article are Frankfurter, meat and Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato.

Infographic

Hot dog vs Submarine sandwich infographic
Infographic link

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 Phosphorus +83.9%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Copper +15.5%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +66.1%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +85.5%
Contains less Sodium -47.2%
Contains more Manganese +686.7%
Contains more Selenium +59.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 15% 48% 25% 75% 29% 28% 47% 109%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.9%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Copper +15.5%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +66.1%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +85.5%
Contains less Sodium -47.2%
Contains more Manganese +686.7%
Contains more Selenium +59.2%

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 B12 +613.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +523.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.3%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 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 Vitamin B12 +613.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +523.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.3%
Contains more Folate +1000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +156.6%
Contains more Other +40%
Contains more Carbs +389.9%
Equal in Protein - 10.52
Equal in Water - 56.51
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 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 +156.6%
Contains more Other +40%
Contains more Carbs +389.9%
Equal in Protein - 10.52
Equal in Water - 56.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +206.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.6%
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
39% 40% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.927 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +206.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Submarine sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 19.23g Submarine sandwich
Protein 10.26g 10.52g Submarine sandwich
Fats 25.76g 10.04g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 20.43g Submarine sandwich
Calories 290kcal 213kcal Hot dog
Starch 15.67g Submarine sandwich
Fructose 1.4g Submarine sandwich
Sugar 3.18g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 1.2g Submarine sandwich
Calcium 99mg 171mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 1.09mg 1.81mg Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 15mg 20mg Submarine sandwich
Phosphorus 206mg 112mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 282mg Submarine sandwich
Sodium 1090mg 575mg Submarine sandwich
Zinc 1.2mg 1.05mg Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg 0.084mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg 0.354mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 12.5µg 19.9µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 0IU 170IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.41mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 7IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 7.5mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.343mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.267mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 4.323mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.555mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.203mg Submarine sandwich
Folate 6µg 66µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.22µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 4.5µg Submarine sandwich
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.1mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg 0.331mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.431mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg 0.752mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg 0.491mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg 0.21mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.431mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg 0.501mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg 0.301mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 77mg 27mg Submarine sandwich
Trans Fat 0.119g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 7.666g 3.554g Submarine sandwich
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 11.386g 3.716g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 1.927g Hot dog
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Submarine sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
29%
Hot dog
37%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 515mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.18g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.