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Roast beef sandwich vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between roast beef sandwich and submarine sandwich

  • Roast beef sandwich has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and iron; however, submarine sandwich is higher in calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin C, and manganese.
  • Roast beef sandwich covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 31% more than submarine sandwich.
  • Submarine sandwich contains 4 times less Vitamin B12 than roast beef sandwich. Roast beef sandwich contains 0.96µg of Vitamin B12, while submarine sandwich contains 0.22µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain 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 16% 17% 20% 99% 36% 62% 86% 85% 31% 99%
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 +15%
Contains more IronIron +45.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +116.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +210.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.3%
~equal in Selenium ~19.9µg

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% 0.48% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +336.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2025%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +60.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +29.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.41mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.267mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.323mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.203mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 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 +44.2%
Contains more WaterWater +13.2%
~equal in Fats ~10.04g
~equal in Carbs ~20.43g
~equal in Other ~2.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.762 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
~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.554g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~3.716g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.927g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 6% 7% 5%
Starch: 17.65 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1 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 StarchStarch +12.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +112.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~1.23g
~equal in Fructose ~1.4g
~equal in 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.
Roast beef sandwich Submarine sandwich
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
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef sandwich Submarine sandwich Opinion
Calories 244kcal 213kcal Roast beef sandwich
Protein 15.17g 10.52g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.3g 10.04g Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 7.5mg Submarine sandwich
Net carbs 20.91g 19.23g Roast beef sandwich
Carbs 22.21g 20.43g Roast beef sandwich
Cholesterol 30mg 27mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 1IU 7IU Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Roast beef sandwich
Calcium 55mg 171mg Submarine sandwich
Potassium 224mg 282mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 2.64mg 1.81mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.84g 3.18g Submarine sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1.2g Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.109mg 0.084mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 2.27mg 1.05mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g 15.67g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 112mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 653mg 575mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 8IU 170IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 2µg 22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.41mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Submarine sandwich
Manganese 0.234mg 0.354mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg 19.9µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.343mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.267mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 4.323mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.555mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.203mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.22µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg 4.5µg Submarine sandwich
Folate 51µg 66µg Submarine sandwich
Trans Fat 0.389g 0.119g Submarine sandwich
Choline 32.4mg 29.1mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.399g 3.554g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 3.716g Roast beef sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 1.927g Submarine sandwich
Tryptophan 0.1mg Submarine sandwich
Threonine 0.331mg Submarine sandwich
Isoleucine 0.431mg Submarine sandwich
Leucine 0.752mg Submarine sandwich
Lysine 0.491mg Submarine sandwich
Methionine 0.21mg Submarine sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.431mg Submarine sandwich
Valine 0.501mg Submarine sandwich
Histidine 0.301mg Submarine sandwich
Fructose 1.5g 1.4g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.001g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.104g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.005g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.004g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.003g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.013g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.048g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g 1.665g Submarine sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roast beef sandwich 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
34%
Roast beef sandwich
36%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.155g)
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 ($)
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.
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.

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. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/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.