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Margarine vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between margarine and submarine sandwich

  • Margarine has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E, while submarine sandwich has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 74% higher.
  • Submarine sandwich contains 22 times less vitamin E than margarine. Margarine contains 9mg of vitamin E, while submarine sandwich contains 0.41mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in submarine sandwich is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt 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 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1466.7%
Contains more IronIron +2916.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2140%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
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% 7.3% 8.2% 3% 86% 62% 81% 33% 47% 28% 11% 50% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3622.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2095.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1966.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3650%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3330%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +621.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18695.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +120%
Contains more FolateFolate +6500%
Contains more CholineCholine +134.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 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 FatsFats +703.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +6475%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2818.6%
Contains more WaterWater +242.1%
Contains more OtherOther +30.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 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 +946.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1161.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Submarine sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 1.927g 149%
Fats 80.71g 10.04g 109%
Vitamin A 819µg 22µg 89%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 3.716g 88%
Vitamin K 93µg 4.5µg 74%
Vitamin E 9mg 0.41mg 57%
Saturated fat 15.189g 3.554g 53%
Selenium 0µg 19.9µg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.343mg 28%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 4.323mg 27%
Calories 717kcal 213kcal 25%
Sodium 2mg 575mg 25%
Iron 0.06mg 1.81mg 22%
Protein 0.16g 10.52g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.267mg 18%
Calcium 3mg 171mg 17%
Folate 1µg 66µg 16%
Manganese 0.354mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.203mg 15%
Phosphorus 5mg 112mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.555mg 11%
Zinc 0mg 1.05mg 10%
Copper 0mg 0.084mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 27mg 9%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 7.5mg 8%
Potassium 18mg 282mg 8%
Carbs 0.7g 20.43g 7%
Starch 15.67g 6%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.22µg 5%
Magnesium 3mg 20mg 4%
Choline 12.4mg 29.1mg 3%
Fructose 1.4g 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 0.7g 19.23g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.18g N/A
Trans fat 14.89g 0.119g N/A
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0.331mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.752mg 0%
Lysine 0.491mg 0%
Methionine 0.21mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.431mg 0%
Valine 0.501mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g 1.665g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine 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
55%
Margarine
35%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.