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Fish sandwich vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fish sandwiches and submarine sandwich different?

  • Fish sandwiches are higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin K; however, submarine sandwich is richer in vitamin B3, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for fish sandwiches is 19% higher.
  • Fish sandwiches contain 3 times more vitamin K than submarine sandwich. While fish sandwiches contain 13.6µg of vitamin K, submarine sandwich contains only 4.5µg.
  • Fish sandwiches have less saturated fat.

Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce 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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
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 +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +362.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.9%
Contains more IronIron +20.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +12%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~112mg
~equal in Sodium ~575mg

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
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 EVitamin E +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +202.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +190%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.2µg
~equal in Choline ~29.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 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 FatsFats +24%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.6%
Contains more WaterWater +16.7%
Contains more OtherOther +17.4%
~equal in Protein ~10.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 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 -45.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +224.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 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 MaltoseMaltose +85.1%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
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.
Fish sandwich Submarine sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Submarine sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 1.927g 29%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.22µg 19%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 4.323mg 14%
Calcium 37mg 171mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.343mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.203mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.267mg 10%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 4.5µg 8%
Saturated fat 1.949g 3.554g 7%
Starch 15.67g 6%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 7.5mg 6%
Folate 46µg 66µg 5%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.05mg 5%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.354mg 4%
Iron 1.5mg 1.81mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.555mg 4%
Fats 12.45g 10.04g 4%
Cholesterol 35mg 27mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 3.716g 3%
Selenium 18µg 19.9µg 3%
Calories 257kcal 213kcal 2%
Vitamin A 6µg 22µg 2%
Potassium 206mg 282mg 2%
Carbs 26.69g 20.43g 2%
Sodium 602mg 575mg 1%
Phosphorus 116mg 112mg 1%
Copper 0.075mg 0.084mg 1%
Fiber 1g 1.2g 1%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.41mg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 20mg 1%
Protein 10.29g 10.52g 0%
Net carbs 25.69g 19.23g N/A
Vitamin D 9IU 7IU 0%
Sugar 3.53g 3.18g N/A
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g 0.119g N/A
Choline 28.9mg 29.1mg 0%
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%
Fructose 1.47g 1.4g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.104g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 1.665g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich 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
27%
Fish sandwich
35%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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 Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.605g)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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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