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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more IronIron +69.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +44%
Contains more ZincZinc +140%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0.357mg
~equal in Selenium ~20.3µg

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%
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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +304.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.38mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.317mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.53mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.212mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~4.9µg

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
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 WaterWater +47%
Contains more OtherOther +64.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57%
Contains more FatsFats +19.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.2%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.1%

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
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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +45.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +66.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +62.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +21.3%
~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.
Submarine sandwich Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.89µg 28%
Iron 1.81mg 3.06mg 16%
Zinc 1.05mg 2.52mg 13%
Protein 10.52g 16.52g 12%
Sodium 575mg 331mg 11%
Calcium 171mg 62mg 11%
Vitamin B3 4.323mg 5.617mg 8%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.363mg 7%
Folate 66µg 80µg 4%
Saturated fat 3.554g 4.493g 4%
Copper 0.084mg 0.121mg 4%
Calories 213kcal 297kcal 4%
Carbs 20.43g 31.5g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.716g 4.835g 3%
Potassium 282mg 197mg 3%
Starch 15.67g 22.87g 3%
Phosphorus 112mg 134mg 3%
Fats 10.04g 12.01g 3%
Magnesium 20mg 27mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.927g 1.68g 2%
Cholesterol 27mg 33mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.343mg 0.317mg 2%
Fiber 1.2g 1.7g 2%
Choline 29.1mg 34.4mg 1%
Fructose 1.4g 2.27g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.212mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.555mg 0.53mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 22µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 2IU 1%
Selenium 19.9µg 20.3µg 1%
Net carbs 19.23g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 3.18g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.38mg 0%
Manganese 0.354mg 0.357mg 0%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4.9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.119g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.331mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.752mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.491mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.21mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.431mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.501mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.048g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Submarine sandwich Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Submarine sandwich
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
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.

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