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Provolone vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are provolone and submarine sandwich different?

  • Provolone is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and zinc; however, submarine sandwich is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated Fat for provolone is 68% higher.
  • Provolone contains 11 times more vitamin A than submarine sandwich. While provolone contains 236µg of vitamin A, submarine sandwich contains only 22µg.
  • Submarine sandwich has less saturated Fat.

Cheese, provolone and Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +342.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +342.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.3%
Contains more IronIron +248.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +223.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3440%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.2%

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% 53% 4.6% 15% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
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% 10% 8.2% 6% 86% 62% 81% 33% 47% 28% 11% 50% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +563.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1705.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2671.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +178.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +104.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +560%
Contains more CholineCholine +89%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 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 ProteinProtein +143.2%
Contains more FatsFats +165.1%
Contains more OtherOther +88.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +854.7%
Contains more WaterWater +38%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 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 +99%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Submarine sandwich Opinion
Calories 351kcal 213kcal Provolone
Protein 25.58g 10.52g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 10.04g Provolone
Vitamin C 0mg 7.5mg Submarine sandwich
Net carbs 2.14g 19.23g Submarine sandwich
Carbs 2.14g 20.43g Submarine sandwich
Cholesterol 69mg 27mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 20IU 7IU Provolone
Magnesium 28mg 20mg Provolone
Calcium 756mg 171mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 282mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 0.52mg 1.81mg Submarine sandwich
Sugar 0.56g 3.18g Provolone
Fiber 0g 1.2g Submarine sandwich
Copper 0.026mg 0.084mg Submarine sandwich
Zinc 3.23mg 1.05mg Provolone
Starch 15.67g Submarine sandwich
Phosphorus 496mg 112mg Provolone
Sodium 876mg 575mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 880IU 170IU Provolone
Vitamin A 236µg 22µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.41mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.2µg Provolone
Manganese 0.01mg 0.354mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 14.5µg 19.9µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.343mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.267mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 4.323mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.555mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.203mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0.22µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.2µg 4.5µg Submarine sandwich
Folate 10µg 66µg Submarine sandwich
Trans Fat 0.119g Provolone
Choline 15.4mg 29.1mg Submarine sandwich
Saturated Fat 17.078g 3.554g Submarine sandwich
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 3.716g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 1.927g Submarine sandwich
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.1mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg 0.331mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.431mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg 0.752mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg 0.491mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg 0.21mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.431mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg 0.501mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg 0.301mg Provolone
Fructose 1.4g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.048g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g Submarine sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Provolone 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
31%
Provolone
36%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.524g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.