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Submarine sandwich vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between submarine sandwich and mashed potato

  • Mashed potato has less selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, calcium, folate, and manganese than submarine sandwich.
  • Submarine sandwich covers your daily need for selenium, 35% more than mashed potato.
  • Submarine sandwich has 23 times more vitamin B1 than mashed potato. While submarine sandwich has 0.343mg of vitamin B1, mashed potato has only 0.015mg.
  • Mashed potato 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 Fast foods, potato, mashed.

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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 11% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +850%
Contains more IronIron +483.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +140%
Contains more ZincZinc +377.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +261.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2387.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.8%
~equal in Potassium ~286mg

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% 14% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1680%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +300.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +214.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +633.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +31.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.42mg

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
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +537.6%
Contains more FatsFats +256%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.5%
Contains more OtherOther +98.4%
Contains more WaterWater +40.9%

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
22% 27% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.342 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +416.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.8%

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
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +29.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +515%
Contains more FructoseFructose +600%
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.
Submarine sandwich Mashed potato
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Submarine sandwich Mashed potato DV% diff.
Selenium 19.9µg 0.8µg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.343mg 0.015mg 27%
Vitamin B3 4.323mg 1.08mg 20%
Iron 1.81mg 0.31mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.015mg 19%
Protein 10.52g 1.65g 18%
Calcium 171mg 18mg 15%
Folate 66µg 9µg 14%
Saturated fat 3.554g 0.577g 14%
Sodium 575mg 306mg 12%
Manganese 0.354mg 0.098mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.555mg 11%
Fats 10.04g 2.82g 11%
Cholesterol 27mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 0mg 8%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.22mg 8%
Phosphorus 112mg 59mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.716g 0.72g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.07µg 6%
Calories 213kcal 89kcal 6%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.12mg 6%
Copper 0.084mg 0.035mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.927g 1.342g 4%
Choline 29.1mg 13.4mg 3%
Fructose 1.4g 0.2g 2%
Vitamin A 22µg 43µg 2%
Carbs 20.43g 14.65g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 5.9µg 1%
Starch 15.67g 12.1g 1%
Magnesium 20mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 19.23g 13.35g N/A
Potassium 282mg 286mg 0%
Sugar 3.18g 0.5g N/A
Fiber 1.2g 1.3g 0%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.42mg 0%
Trans fat 0.119g 0.105g N/A
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0.331mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.752mg 0%
Lysine 0.491mg 0%
Methionine 0.21mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.431mg 0%
Valine 0.501mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g 0.174g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.048g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g 1.146g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Submarine sandwich Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Submarine sandwich
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.977g)
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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/nutrients

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

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