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Potato wedges vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between potato wedges and submarine sandwich

  • Potato wedges have more vitamin B6; however, submarine sandwich has more vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, calcium, iron, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for submarine sandwich is 23% higher.
  • Submarine sandwich has 2 times less vitamin B6 than potato wedges. Potato wedges have 0.35mg of vitamin B6, while submarine sandwich has 0.203mg.
  • Potato wedges are lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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 14% 4.5% 35% 26% 0% 10% 37% 6.4% 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 more PotassiumPotassium +39.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1040%
Contains more IronIron +158.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +183.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg

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 37% 0% 0% 0% 25% 9.2% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 CVitamin C +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +243%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +567.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 CarbsCarbs +24.8%
Contains more WaterWater +20.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +289.6%
Contains more FatsFats +356.4%
Contains more OtherOther +92.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 69% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +156.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1789.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Submarine sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Sodium 49mg 575mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.343mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.267mg 17%
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 4.323mg 17%
Folate 66µg 17%
Calcium 15mg 171mg 16%
Protein 2.7g 10.52g 16%
Manganese 0.354mg 15%
Iron 0.7mg 1.81mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.55g 3.554g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 1.927g 12%
Fats 2.2g 10.04g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.555mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.203mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 27mg 9%
Copper 0.084mg 9%
Zinc 0.37mg 1.05mg 6%
Starch 15.67g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.451g 3.716g 6%
Choline 29.1mg 5%
Calories 123kcal 213kcal 5%
Phosphorus 87mg 112mg 4%
Vitamin C 11.2mg 7.5mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 3%
Fiber 2g 1.2g 3%
Potassium 394mg 282mg 3%
Carbs 25.5g 20.43g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg 2%
Fructose 1.4g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Net carbs 23.5g 19.23g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0.3g 3.18g N/A
Trans fat 0g 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 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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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Submarine sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Potato wedges
35%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

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?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 526mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.