Pita vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pita and submarine sandwich?
- Pita is higher in copper, yet submarine sandwich is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin C.
- Submarine sandwich's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 17% more.
- Pita has 2 times more copper than submarine sandwich. While pita has 0.168mg of copper, submarine sandwich has only 0.084mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pita is lower.
We used Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +98.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +135% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +175.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +101.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +497.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
10.52 g
Fats:
10.04 g
Carbs:
20.43 g
Water:
56.51 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +172.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +736.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +76% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.535 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.554 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.927 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3439% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +260.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 36% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 3.554g | 15% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 10.04g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 4.323mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.203mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.267mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 20.43g | 12% |
| Folate | 24µg | 66µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 1.927g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 27mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 3.716g | 9% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 171mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.084mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.5mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.354mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.343mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.67g | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.81mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 282mg | 5% |
| Choline | 29.1mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.2g | 4% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 10.52g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.555mg | 3% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 213kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 1.4g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 575mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 112mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 1.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 19.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.18g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.119g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.752mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.491mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.104g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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 | 1.665g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
14%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.388g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)