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Submarine sandwich vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are submarine sandwich and hot chocolate different?

  • Submarine sandwich is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, iron, folate, manganese, and vitamin B6; however, hot chocolate is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for submarine sandwich is 31% higher.
  • Submarine sandwich contains 33 times more vitamin B3 than hot chocolate. While submarine sandwich contains 4.323mg of vitamin B3, hot chocolate contains only 0.133mg.
  • Hot chocolate has less sodium.

Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade are the varieties 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.1%
Contains more IronIron +331%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2623.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +637%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~105mg

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 0.67% 17% 0.6% 17% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3650%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +779.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3150.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +407.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2150%
Contains more FolateFolate +1220%
Contains more CholineCholine +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +122.7%

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
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +198.9%
Contains more FatsFats +329.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +90.2%
Contains more OtherOther +163.2%
Contains more WaterWater +45.9%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +448.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2194%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.7%

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
52% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +12200%
Contains more FructoseFructose +13900%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +4600%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +5687.5%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 Hot chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Submarine sandwich Hot chocolate DV% diff.
Selenium 19.9µg 2.7µg 31%
Vitamin B3 4.323mg 0.133mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.343mg 0.039mg 25%
Sodium 575mg 44mg 23%
Iron 1.81mg 0.42mg 17%
Folate 66µg 5µg 15%
Manganese 0.354mg 0.013mg 15%
Protein 10.52g 3.52g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.04mg 13%
Fats 10.04g 2.34g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.927g 0.084g 12%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.49µg 11%
Saturated fat 3.554g 1.431g 10%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 0.2mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.716g 0.677g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.182mg 7%
Calories 213kcal 77kcal 7%
Calcium 171mg 114mg 6%
Starch 15.67g 6%
Cholesterol 27mg 8mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.1µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.555mg 0.328mg 5%
Vitamin D 7IU 45IU 5%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.63mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 0.2µg 4%
Vitamin A 22µg 51µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.03mg 3%
Carbs 20.43g 10.74g 3%
Potassium 282mg 197mg 3%
Choline 29.1mg 15.6mg 2%
Copper 0.084mg 0.103mg 2%
Fructose 1.4g 0.01g 2%
Phosphorus 112mg 105mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 23mg 1%
Fiber 1.2g 1g 1%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 19.23g 9.74g N/A
Sugar 3.18g 9.66g N/A
Trans fat 0.119g 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.331mg 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.752mg 0.305mg 0%
Lysine 0.491mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.21mg 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.431mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.501mg 0.201mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0.067mg 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 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
Submarine sandwich Hot chocolate
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
15%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Submarine sandwich
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 531mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.123g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/nutrients

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

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