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Submarine sandwich vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between submarine sandwich and potato wedges

  • Submarine sandwich has more vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, calcium, iron, and vitamin B12; however, potato wedges have more vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for submarine sandwich is 23% higher.
  • Potato wedges are lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen.

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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 14% 4.5% 35% 26% 0% 10% 37% 6.4% 0% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1040%
Contains more IronIron +158.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +183.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg

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 37% 0% 0% 0% 25% 9.2% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +243%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +567.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.4%

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% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +289.6%
Contains more FatsFats +356.4%
Contains more OtherOther +92.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.8%
Contains more WaterWater +20.9%

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
26% 69% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +156.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1789.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.5%

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 Potato wedges
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Submarine sandwich Potato wedges DV% diff.
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Sodium 575mg 49mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.343mg 0.1mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.04mg 17%
Vitamin B3 4.323mg 1.54mg 17%
Folate 66µg 17%
Calcium 171mg 15mg 16%
Protein 10.52g 2.7g 16%
Manganese 0.354mg 15%
Iron 1.81mg 0.7mg 14%
Saturated fat 3.554g 0.55g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.927g 0.102g 12%
Fats 10.04g 2.2g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.555mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.35mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Cholesterol 27mg 0mg 9%
Copper 0.084mg 9%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.37mg 6%
Starch 15.67g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.716g 1.451g 6%
Choline 29.1mg 5%
Calories 213kcal 123kcal 5%
Phosphorus 112mg 87mg 4%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 11.2mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 3%
Fiber 1.2g 2g 3%
Potassium 282mg 394mg 3%
Carbs 20.43g 25.5g 2%
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg 2%
Fructose 1.4g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 19.23g 23.5g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 3.18g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.119g 0g 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 N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Submarine sandwich Potato wedges
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
14%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Submarine sandwich
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

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?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 526mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.