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Submarine sandwich vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between submarine sandwich and kit Kat

  • Submarine sandwich has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, folate, and manganese; however, kit Kat is higher in copper and vitamin B12.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need for saturated fat, 72% more than submarine sandwich.
  • Submarine sandwich has 11 times more sodium than kit Kat. While submarine sandwich has 575mg of sodium, kit Kat has only 54mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

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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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.1%
Contains more IronIron +81%
Contains more ZincZinc +1066.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +254%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +298%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85%
Contains more CopperCopper +161.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.6%

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% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +764.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +915%
Contains more FolateFolate +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~24µg
~equal in Choline ~31mg

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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.6%
Contains more WaterWater +3366.9%
Contains more OtherOther +95.3%
Contains more FatsFats +158.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +216.2%

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
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +115.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57.3%

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
18% 68% 14%
Starch: 10.6 g
Sucrose: 40.04 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 8.21 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +47.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +668.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +600%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +571.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +10162.5%
~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 Kit Kat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Submarine sandwich Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 3.554g 17.953g 65%
Selenium 19.9µg 5µg 27%
Fats 10.04g 25.99g 25%
Vitamin B3 4.323mg 0.5mg 24%
Sodium 575mg 54mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.343mg 0.117mg 19%
Calories 213kcal 518kcal 15%
Copper 0.084mg 0.22mg 15%
Carbs 20.43g 64.59g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.56µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.02mg 14%
Folate 66µg 14µg 13%
Manganese 0.354mg 0.1mg 11%
Iron 1.81mg 1mg 10%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.09mg 9%
Protein 10.52g 6.51g 8%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 0mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.927g 0.895g 7%
Calcium 171mg 125mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.716g 5.844g 5%
Cholesterol 27mg 11mg 5%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.21mg 4%
Magnesium 20mg 37mg 4%
Phosphorus 112mg 135mg 3%
Starch 15.67g 10.6g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.555mg 0.64mg 2%
Fructose 1.4g 0.2g 2%
Potassium 282mg 231mg 2%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 5.2µg 1%
Fiber 1.2g 1g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 19.23g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 3.18g 48.68g N/A
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.34mg 0%
Vitamin A 22µg 24µg 0%
Trans fat 0.119g 0.099g N/A
Choline 29.1mg 31mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.331mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.752mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.491mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.21mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.431mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.501mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0.11mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g 0.075g 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 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Submarine sandwich Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Submarine sandwich
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.399g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/nutrients

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

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