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Submarine sandwich vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are submarine sandwich and carrots different?

  • Submarine sandwich is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, calcium, and folate, while carrots are higher in vitamin A.
  • Carrots cover your daily need for vitamin A, 331% more than submarine sandwich.
  • Submarine sandwich contains 199 times more selenium than carrots. Submarine sandwich contains 19.9µg of selenium, while carrots contain 0.1µg.
  • Carrots are lower in saturated fat.

Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato and Carrots, raw types were 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 14% 51% 25% 68% 28% 29% 48% 75% 46% 109%
Carrot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 9.9% 28% 11% 15% 6.5% 15% 9% 19% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +418.2%
Contains more IronIron +503.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +337.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +147.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88%

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 25% 7.3% 8.2% 3% 86% 62% 81% 33% 47% 28% 11% 50% 16%
Carrot
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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 20% 278% 13% 0% 17% 13% 18% 16% 32% 0% 33% 14% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +419.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +360.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +339.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +247.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +230.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3695.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +61%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +193.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Carrot
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10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1031.2%
Contains more FatsFats +4083.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +113.3%
Contains more OtherOther +160.4%
Contains more WaterWater +56.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 40% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.554 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.927 g
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22% 8% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.117 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26442.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1547%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +995.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +108.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +154.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~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.
Submarine sandwich Carrot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Submarine sandwich Carrot DV% diff.
Vitamin A 22µg 835µg 90%
Selenium 19.9µg 0.1µg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.343mg 0.066mg 23%
Sodium 575mg 69mg 22%
Vitamin B3 4.323mg 0.983mg 21%
Iron 1.81mg 0.3mg 19%
Protein 10.52g 0.93g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.058mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.554g 0.037g 16%
Fats 10.04g 0.24g 15%
Calcium 171mg 33mg 14%
Folate 66µg 19µg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.927g 0.117g 12%
Phosphorus 112mg 35mg 11%
Manganese 0.354mg 0.143mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.716g 0.014g 9%
Calories 213kcal 41kcal 9%
Cholesterol 27mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 13.2µg 7%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.24mg 7%
Starch 15.67g 1.43g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.555mg 0.273mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 2.8g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.138mg 5%
Choline 29.1mg 8.8mg 4%
Copper 0.084mg 0.045mg 4%
Carbs 20.43g 9.58g 4%
Magnesium 20mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 5.9mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.66mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 1.4g 0.55g 1%
Potassium 282mg 320mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 19.23g 6.78g N/A
Sugar 3.18g 4.74g N/A
Trans fat 0.119g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.331mg 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.752mg 0.102mg 0%
Lysine 0.491mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.21mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.431mg 0.061mg 0%
Valine 0.501mg 0.069mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0.04mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.517g)

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. Submarine sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170696/nutrients
  2. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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