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Sauerkraut vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sauerkraut and submarine sandwich

  • Sauerkraut has less selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12 than submarine sandwich.
  • Submarine sandwich covers your daily need for selenium, 35% more than sauerkraut.
  • Sauerkraut has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids 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 9.3% 9% 15% 55% 32% 5.2% 8.6% 86% 20% 3.3%
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 CopperCopper +14.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +470%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.9%
Contains more IronIron +23.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +452.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +460%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +134.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3216.7%

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 49% 0.33% 2.8% 0% 5.3% 5.1% 2.7% 5.6% 30% 0% 33% 18% 5.7%
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 CVitamin C +96%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2923.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +496.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
Contains more CholineCholine +179.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 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 WaterWater +63.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1056%
Contains more FatsFats +7071.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +377.3%
Contains more OtherOther +16.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.067 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 -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28484.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2776.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.14 g
Fructose: 0.04 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +778.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +3400%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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.
Sauerkraut Submarine sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sauerkraut Submarine sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 0.6µg 19.9µg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.343mg 27%
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 4.323mg 26%
Protein 0.91g 10.52g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.267mg 19%
Saturated fat 0.034g 3.554g 16%
Fats 0.14g 10.04g 15%
Calcium 30mg 171mg 14%
Phosphorus 20mg 112mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 1.927g 12%
Folate 24µg 66µg 11%
Calories 19kcal 213kcal 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.555mg 9%
Manganese 0.151mg 0.354mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 27mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 3.716g 9%
Zinc 0.19mg 1.05mg 8%
Vitamin C 14.7mg 7.5mg 8%
Fiber 2.9g 1.2g 7%
Vitamin K 13µg 4.5µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.203mg 6%
Starch 15.67g 6%
Carbs 4.28g 20.43g 5%
Sodium 661mg 575mg 4%
Iron 1.47mg 1.81mg 4%
Potassium 170mg 282mg 3%
Choline 10.4mg 29.1mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.41mg 2%
Fructose 0.04g 1.4g 2%
Magnesium 13mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin A 1µg 22µg 2%
Copper 0.096mg 0.084mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 1.38g 19.23g N/A
Sugar 1.78g 3.18g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.119g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 0.331mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.029mg 0.752mg 0%
Lysine 0.031mg 0.491mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0.21mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0.431mg 0%
Valine 0.03mg 0.501mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.301mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sauerkraut 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
12%
Sauerkraut
35%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.52g)

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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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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