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Refried beans vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Refried beans and Submarine sandwich?

  • Refried beans are higher in Fiber, yet Submarine sandwich is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Folate, and Vitamin B12.
  • Submarine sandwich's daily need coverage for Selenium is 26% more.
  • Refried beans have 3 times more Fiber than Submarine sandwich. While Refried beans have 3.7g of Fiber, Submarine sandwich has only 1.2g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Refried beans are lower.

We used Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) 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 Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Copper +53.6%
Contains more Calcium +489.7%
Contains more Iron +25.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Zinc +81%
Contains more Manganese +22.5%
Contains more Selenium +243.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 54% 25% 40% 29% 49% 16% 43% 38% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 15% 48% 25% 75% 29% 28% 47% 109%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Copper +53.6%
Contains more Calcium +489.7%
Contains more Iron +25.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Zinc +81%
Contains more Manganese +22.5%
Contains more Selenium +243.1%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +351.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +238%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1077.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +114.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 20% 19% 19% 7% 12% 24% 9% 0% 6%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +351.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +238%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1077.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +114.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +37.6%
Contains more Protein +111.2%
Contains more Fats +399.5%
Contains more Carbs +50.8%
Contains more Other +46.2%
5% 2% 14% 78% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 2.01 g
Carbs: 13.55 g
Water: 77.75 g
Other: 1.71 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 Water +37.6%
Contains more Protein +111.2%
Contains more Fats +399.5%
Contains more Carbs +50.8%
Contains more Other +46.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +518.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.9%
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.543 g
39% 40% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.927 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +518.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +110.9%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
93% 7%
Starch: 7.43 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
83% 7% 7% 2%
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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +110.9%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Refried beans Submarine sandwich
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Submarine sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 9.85g 19.23g Submarine sandwich
Protein 4.98g 10.52g Submarine sandwich
Fats 2.01g 10.04g Submarine sandwich
Carbs 13.55g 20.43g Submarine sandwich
Calories 90kcal 213kcal Submarine sandwich
Starch 7.43g 15.67g Submarine sandwich
Fructose 0g 1.4g Submarine sandwich
Sugar 0.54g 3.18g Refried beans
Fiber 3.7g 1.2g Refried beans
Calcium 29mg 171mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 1.44mg 1.81mg Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 35mg 20mg Refried beans
Phosphorus 92mg 112mg Submarine sandwich
Potassium 319mg 282mg Refried beans
Sodium 370mg 575mg Refried beans
Zinc 0.58mg 1.05mg Submarine sandwich
Copper 0.129mg 0.084mg Refried beans
Manganese 0.289mg 0.354mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 5.8µg 19.9µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 0IU 170IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.41mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin C 6mg 7.5mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.343mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.267mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 4.323mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 0.555mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.203mg Submarine sandwich
Folate 11µg 66µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin K 2.1µg 4.5µg Submarine sandwich
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.1mg Submarine sandwich
Threonine 0.231mg 0.331mg Submarine sandwich
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.431mg Submarine sandwich
Leucine 0.438mg 0.752mg Submarine sandwich
Lysine 0.377mg 0.491mg Submarine sandwich
Methionine 0.083mg 0.21mg Submarine sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.431mg Submarine sandwich
Valine 0.287mg 0.501mg Submarine sandwich
Histidine 153mg 0.301mg Refried beans
Cholesterol 0mg 27mg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0.016g 0.119g Refried beans
Saturated Fat 0.631g 3.554g Refried beans
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 0.601g 3.716g Submarine sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 1.927g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.048g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g 1.665g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g 0.104g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.004g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.013g Submarine sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Refried beans Submarine sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Refried beans
37%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Refried beans
Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.923g)
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. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/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.

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