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Submarine sandwich vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Submarine sandwich and Fast food

  • Submarine sandwich has more Calcium, and Vitamin C, while Fast food has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Fast food's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 28% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fast food is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 Calcium +175.8%
Contains more Potassium +43.1%
Contains more Iron +69.1%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.6%
Contains less Sodium -42.4%
Contains more Zinc +140%
Contains more Copper +44%
Equal in Manganese - 0.357
Equal in Selenium - 20.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 15% 48% 25% 75% 29% 28% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Calcium +175.8%
Contains more Potassium +43.1%
Contains more Iron +69.1%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.6%
Contains less Sodium -42.4%
Contains more Zinc +140%
Contains more Copper +44%
Equal in Manganese - 0.357
Equal in Selenium - 20.3

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 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.9%
Contains more Folate +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +304.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.38
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.317
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.53
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.212
Equal in Vitamin K - 4.9
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.9%
Contains more Folate +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +304.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.38
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.317
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.53
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.212
Equal in Vitamin K - 4.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +47%
Contains more Other +64.5%
Contains more Protein +57%
Contains more Fats +19.6%
Contains more Carbs +54.2%
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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Water +47%
Contains more Other +64.5%
Contains more Protein +57%
Contains more Fats +19.6%
Contains more Carbs +54.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.1%
39% 40% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.927 g
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +45.9%
Contains more Glucose +66.7%
Contains more Fructose +62.1%
Contains more Maltose +21.3%
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
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +45.9%
Contains more Glucose +66.7%
Contains more Fructose +62.1%
Contains more Maltose +21.3%

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 Fast food
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Submarine sandwich Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 19.23g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 10.52g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 10.04g 12.01g Fast food
Carbs 20.43g 31.5g Fast food
Calories 213kcal 297kcal Fast food
Starch 15.67g 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 1.4g 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 3.18g 4.88g Submarine sandwich
Fiber 1.2g 1.7g Fast food
Calcium 171mg 62mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 1.81mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 20mg 27mg Fast food
Phosphorus 112mg 134mg Fast food
Potassium 282mg 197mg Submarine sandwich
Sodium 575mg 331mg Fast food
Zinc 1.05mg 2.52mg Fast food
Copper 0.084mg 0.121mg Fast food
Manganese 0.354mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 19.9µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 170IU 51IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 9µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.38mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 7IU 2IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin C 7.5mg 0mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.343mg 0.317mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 4.323mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.555mg 0.53mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.212mg Fast food
Folate 66µg 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.331mg 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 0.752mg 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.491mg 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.21mg 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.431mg 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.501mg 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.301mg 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 27mg 33mg Submarine sandwich
Trans Fat 0.119g 0.514g Submarine sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.554g 4.493g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.001g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 3.716g 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.927g 1.68g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.048g 0.003g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g 1.391g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g 0.121g Fast food
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.009g Submarine sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Submarine sandwich Fast food
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
37%
Submarine sandwich
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Submarine sandwich
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.939g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Submarine sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170696/nutrients
  2. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.