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Submarine sandwich vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Submarine sandwich and Onion?

  • Onion has less Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Folate than Submarine sandwich.
  • Submarine sandwich's daily need coverage for Selenium is 35% higher.
  • Submarine sandwich has 144 times more Sodium than Onion. Submarine sandwich has 575mg of Sodium, while Onion has 4mg.

We used Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato and Onions, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +643.5%
Contains more Iron +761.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +286.2%
Contains more Potassium +93.2%
Contains more Zinc +517.6%
Contains more Copper +115.4%
Contains more Manganese +174.4%
Contains more Selenium +3880%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 15% 48% 25% 75% 29% 28% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Contains more Calcium +643.5%
Contains more Iron +761.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +286.2%
Contains more Potassium +93.2%
Contains more Zinc +517.6%
Contains more Copper +115.4%
Contains more Manganese +174.4%
Contains more Selenium +3880%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%

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.
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Onion
Contains more Vitamin A +8400%
Contains more Vitamin E +1950%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +645.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3626.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +351.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.2%
Contains more Folate +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1025%
Equal in Vitamin C - 7.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 9% 6% 25% 86% 62% 82% 34% 47% 50% 28% 12%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +8400%
Contains more Vitamin E +1950%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +645.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3626.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +351.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.2%
Contains more Folate +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1025%
Equal in Vitamin C - 7.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +856.4%
Contains more Fats +9940%
Contains more Carbs +118.7%
Contains more Other +614.3%
Contains more Water +57.7%
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
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more Protein +856.4%
Contains more Fats +9940%
Contains more Carbs +118.7%
Contains more Other +614.3%
Contains more Water +57.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28484.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11235.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
39% 40% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.927 g
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28484.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11235.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +60.2%
Equal in Fructose - 1.29
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
23% 46% 30%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.99 g
Glucose: 1.97 g
Fructose: 1.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +60.2%
Equal in Fructose - 1.29

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 Onion
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Submarine sandwich Onion Opinion
Net carbs 19.23g 7.64g Submarine sandwich
Protein 10.52g 1.1g Submarine sandwich
Fats 10.04g 0.1g Submarine sandwich
Carbs 20.43g 9.34g Submarine sandwich
Calories 213kcal 40kcal Submarine sandwich
Starch 15.67g 0g Submarine sandwich
Fructose 1.4g 1.29g Submarine sandwich
Sugar 3.18g 4.24g Submarine sandwich
Fiber 1.2g 1.7g Onion
Calcium 171mg 23mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 1.81mg 0.21mg Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 20mg 10mg Submarine sandwich
Phosphorus 112mg 29mg Submarine sandwich
Potassium 282mg 146mg Submarine sandwich
Sodium 575mg 4mg Onion
Zinc 1.05mg 0.17mg Submarine sandwich
Copper 0.084mg 0.039mg Submarine sandwich
Manganese 0.354mg 0.129mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg 0.5µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 170IU 2IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.02mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin C 7.5mg 7.4mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.343mg 0.046mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.027mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.323mg 0.116mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.555mg 0.123mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.12mg Submarine sandwich
Folate 66µg 19µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin K 4.5µg 0.4µg Submarine sandwich
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.014mg Submarine sandwich
Threonine 0.331mg 0.021mg Submarine sandwich
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.014mg Submarine sandwich
Leucine 0.752mg 0.025mg Submarine sandwich
Lysine 0.491mg 0.039mg Submarine sandwich
Methionine 0.21mg 0.002mg Submarine sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.431mg 0.025mg Submarine sandwich
Valine 0.501mg 0.021mg Submarine sandwich
Histidine 0.301mg 0.014mg Submarine sandwich
Cholesterol 27mg 0mg Onion
Trans Fat 0.119g 0g Onion
Saturated Fat 3.554g 0.042g Onion
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Submarine sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.716g 0.013g Submarine sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.927g 0.017g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.048g 0g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Submarine sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Submarine sandwich Onion
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
37%
Submarine sandwich
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Submarine sandwich
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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 contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.512g)

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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.