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Lentil soup vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lentil soup and Submarine sandwich

  • Lentil soup contains less Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Folate, Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin B6 than Submarine sandwich.
  • Submarine sandwich's daily need coverage for Selenium is 36% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lentil soup is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve 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 Calcium +905.9%
Contains more Iron +69.2%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains more Potassium +95.8%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +195%
Contains more Selenium +6533.3%
Equal in Sodium - 575
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 15% 48% 25% 75% 29% 28% 47% 109%
Contains more Calcium +905.9%
Contains more Iron +69.2%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains more Potassium +95.8%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +195%
Contains more Selenium +6533.3%
Equal in Sodium - 575

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 A +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +493.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +693.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +296.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.6%
Contains more Folate +230%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +83.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 6% 18% 11% 11% 9% 21% 15% 15% 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 A +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +493.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +693.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +296.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.6%
Contains more Folate +230%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +83.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +51.7%
Contains more Protein +181.3%
Contains more Fats +796.4%
Contains more Carbs +150.4%
Contains more Other +103.3%
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 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 Water +51.7%
Contains more Protein +181.3%
Contains more Fats +796.4%
Contains more Carbs +150.4%
Contains more Other +103.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +614.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1382.3%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
39% 40% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.927 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +614.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1382.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lentil soup Submarine sandwich
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Submarine sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 19.23g Submarine sandwich
Protein 3.74g 10.52g Submarine sandwich
Fats 1.12g 10.04g Submarine sandwich
Carbs 8.16g 20.43g Submarine sandwich
Calories 56kcal 213kcal Submarine sandwich
Starch 15.67g Submarine sandwich
Fructose 1.4g Submarine sandwich
Sugar 3.18g Lentil soup
Fiber 1.2g Submarine sandwich
Calcium 17mg 171mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 1.07mg 1.81mg Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 9mg 20mg Submarine sandwich
Phosphorus 74mg 112mg Submarine sandwich
Potassium 144mg 282mg Submarine sandwich
Sodium 532mg 575mg Lentil soup
Zinc 0.3mg 1.05mg Submarine sandwich
Copper 0.07mg 0.084mg Submarine sandwich
Manganese 0.12mg 0.354mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 0.3µg 19.9µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 145IU 170IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.41mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 7IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin C 1.7mg 7.5mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.343mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.267mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 4.323mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.555mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.203mg Submarine sandwich
Folate 20µg 66µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin K 4.5µg Submarine sandwich
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 3mg 27mg Lentil soup
Trans Fat 0.119g Lentil soup
Saturated Fat 0.45g 3.554g Lentil soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Submarine sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 3.716g Submarine sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 1.927g Submarine sandwich
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?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup 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
9%
Lentil soup
37%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.104g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Lentil soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171549/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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