Pound cake vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pound cake and submarine sandwich
- Pound cake has more choline; however, submarine sandwich has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, calcium, manganese, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for submarine sandwich is 27% higher.
- Submarine sandwich has 2 times less cholesterol than pound cake. Pound cake has 66mg of cholesterol, while submarine sandwich has 27mg.
Food types used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +263.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +144.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +221.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +298% |
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 AVitamin A | +218.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +58.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +63.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +125.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +98.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +167.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +463.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +164.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
Protein:
10.52 g
Fats:
10.04 g
Carbs:
20.43 g
Water:
56.51 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +39% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +162.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +118.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.554 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.927 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +77.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.36 g
Sucrose:
30.68 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.27 g
Maltose:
0.33 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
15.67 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.23 g
Fructose:
1.4 g
Lactose:
0.08 g
Maltose:
0.47 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +1487.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +64% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +324.2% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +42.4% |
~equal in
Starch
~15.67g
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Galactose
~0g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 5µg | 19.9µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 4.323mg | 17% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.331mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.343mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.203mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 27mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 171mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 20.43g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10.52g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.354mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 1.927g | 10% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 575mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.5mg | 8% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 29.1mg | 7% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 213kcal | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 1.05mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.22µg | 6% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 10.04g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 3.554g | 6% |
| Folate | 42µg | 66µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.084mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 22µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 112mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.81mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 282mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0.2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 7IU | 3% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 4.5µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 3.716g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 1.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.555mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 1.4g | 1% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 15.67g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.267mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 19.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 3.18g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | 0.119g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.752mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.491mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | 0.104g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.048g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 1.665g | N/A |
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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
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35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.257g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.