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Meatball vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Meatball and Submarine sandwich?

  • Meatball is richer in Copper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Choline, yet Submarine sandwich is richer in Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for Copper is 69% higher.
  • Meatball has 7 times more Vitamin B12 than Submarine sandwich. Meatball has 1.5µg of Vitamin B12, while Submarine sandwich has 0.22µg.
  • Meatball contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Meatballs, meatless and Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato 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.
Contains more Iron +19.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.1%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +740.5%
Contains more Calcium +584%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +56.7%
Contains more Selenium +2387.5%
Equal in Sodium - 575
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 15% 48% 25% 75% 29% 28% 47% 109%
Contains more Iron +19.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.1%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +740.5%
Contains more Calcium +584%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +56.7%
Contains more Selenium +2387.5%
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 E +322%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.5%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.203
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 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 E +322%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.5%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.203

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +99.6%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Fats +11.6%
Contains more Carbs +155.4%
Equal in Water - 56.51
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 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 Protein +99.6%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Fats +11.6%
Contains more Carbs +155.4%
Equal in Water - 56.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.8%
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
39% 40% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.927 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Meatball 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 Meatball Submarine sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 19.23g Submarine sandwich
Protein 21g 10.52g Meatball
Fats 9g 10.04g Submarine sandwich
Carbs 8g 20.43g Submarine sandwich
Calories 197kcal 213kcal Submarine sandwich
Starch 15.67g Submarine sandwich
Fructose 1.4g Submarine sandwich
Sugar 1.25g 3.18g Meatball
Fiber 4.6g 1.2g Meatball
Calcium 25mg 171mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 2.16mg 1.81mg Meatball
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Submarine sandwich
Phosphorus 344mg 112mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg 282mg Submarine sandwich
Sodium 550mg 575mg Meatball
Zinc 1.8mg 1.05mg Meatball
Copper 0.706mg 0.084mg Meatball
Manganese 0.354mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 0.8µg 19.9µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 0IU 170IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.41mg Meatball
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 7.5mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.343mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.267mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 4.323mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.555mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.203mg Submarine sandwich
Folate 78µg 66µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.22µg Meatball
Vitamin K 0µg 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 0mg 27mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0g 0.119g Meatball
Saturated Fat 1.425g 3.554g Meatball
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 2.188g 3.716g Submarine sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 1.927g Meatball
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
Meatball Submarine sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
57%
Meatball
37%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.129g)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.