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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% 10% 8.2% 6% 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% 3.1% 7.6% 3% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +233.3%
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 Opinion
Calories 213kcal 297kcal Fast food
Protein 10.52g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 10.04g 12.01g Fast food
Vitamin C 7.5mg 0mg Submarine sandwich
Net carbs 19.23g 29.8g Fast food
Carbs 20.43g 31.5g Fast food
Cholesterol 27mg 33mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 7IU 2IU Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 20mg 27mg Fast food
Calcium 171mg 62mg Submarine sandwich
Potassium 282mg 197mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 1.81mg 3.06mg Fast food
Sugar 3.18g 4.88g Submarine sandwich
Fiber 1.2g 1.7g Fast food
Copper 0.084mg 0.121mg Fast food
Zinc 1.05mg 2.52mg Fast food
Starch 15.67g 22.87g Fast food
Phosphorus 112mg 134mg Fast food
Sodium 575mg 331mg Fast food
Vitamin A 170IU 51IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 22µg 9µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.38mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Submarine sandwich
Manganese 0.354mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 19.9µg 20.3µg Fast food
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
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4.9µg Fast food
Folate 66µg 80µg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.119g 0.514g Submarine sandwich
Choline 29.1mg 34.4mg Fast food
Saturated Fat 3.554g 4.493g Submarine sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.716g 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.927g 1.68g Submarine sandwich
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
Fructose 1.4g 2.27g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.001g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g 0.121g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.009g Fast food
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.004g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.009g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.048g 0.003g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g 1.391g Submarine sandwich

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
36%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.