Submarine sandwich vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between submarine sandwich and kung Pao chicken
- Submarine sandwich has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, iron, folate, and vitamin B3; however, kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin A and vitamin K.
- Submarine sandwich covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 26% more than kung Pao chicken.
- Submarine sandwich has 9 times more calcium than kung Pao chicken. While submarine sandwich has 171mg of calcium, kung Pao chicken has only 20mg.
- Kung Pao chicken has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +755% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +138.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +15.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +41.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +145.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.1% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +971.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +385.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +312.5% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +195.5% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +148.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +202.2% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +28.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.52 g
Fats:
10.04 g
Carbs:
20.43 g
Water:
56.51 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
Contains more FatsFats | +43.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +197.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +55.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +32.3% |
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Protein
~9.76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.554 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.927 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +71% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
2.53 g
Sucrose:
1.86 g
Glucose:
0.63 g
Fructose:
0.54 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +519.4% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +95.2% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +159.3% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
~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.
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B1 | 0.343mg | 0.032mg | 26% |
Selenium | 19.9µg | 8.1µg | 21% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.055mg | 16% |
Calcium | 171mg | 20mg | 15% |
Folate | 66µg | 16µg | 13% |
Iron | 1.81mg | 0.76mg | 13% |
Saturated fat | 3.554g | 1.352g | 10% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.323mg | 2.757mg | 10% |
Sodium | 575mg | 402mg | 8% |
Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 13.6µg | 8% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.927g | 3.02g | 7% |
Vitamin A | 22µg | 65µg | 5% |
Starch | 15.67g | 2.53g | 5% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.11µg | 5% |
Carbs | 20.43g | 6.87g | 5% |
Fats | 10.04g | 6.98g | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 1.02mg | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.716g | 2.173g | 4% |
Manganese | 0.354mg | 0.256mg | 4% |
Calories | 213kcal | 129kcal | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.243mg | 3% |
Phosphorus | 112mg | 94mg | 3% |
Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.74mg | 3% |
Protein | 10.52g | 9.76g | 2% |
Choline | 29.1mg | 37.4mg | 2% |
Potassium | 282mg | 218mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 7IU | 0IU | 1% |
Fructose | 1.4g | 0.54g | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.555mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
Fiber | 1.2g | 1.5g | 1% |
Copper | 0.084mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 20mg | 24mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 7.5mg | 7.1mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 19.23g | 5.37g | N/A |
Cholesterol | 27mg | 26mg | 0% |
Sugar | 3.18g | 3.03g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.119g | 0.034g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.1mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.331mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.752mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.491mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.21mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.431mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.501mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.104g | 0.244g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.048g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.665g | 2.688g | N/A |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%

29%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.202g)
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.