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Submarine sandwich vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Submarine sandwich and Roast beef sandwich

  • Submarine sandwich has more Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, and Manganese, however, Roast beef sandwich is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Roast beef sandwich covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 31% more than Submarine sandwich.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain.

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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 16% 17% 20% 99% 36% 62% 86% 85% 31% 99%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +210.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more IronIron +45.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +116.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.6%
~equal in Selenium ~18.2µg

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% 10% 8.2% 6% 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% 0.48% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2025%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +60.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +336.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.43mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.287mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.343mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.215mg

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
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 g
Contains more WaterWater +13.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.2%
~equal in Fats ~10.3g
~equal in Carbs ~22.21g
~equal in Other ~2.41g

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
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.762 g
~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.399g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~3.987g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.762g

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
82% 6% 7% 5%
Starch: 17.65 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +12.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +112.8%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~1.34g
~equal in Fructose ~1.5g
~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 Roast beef sandwich
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
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Submarine sandwich Roast beef sandwich Opinion
Calories 213kcal 244kcal Roast beef sandwich
Protein 10.52g 15.17g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.04g 10.3g Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin C 7.5mg 0mg Submarine sandwich
Net carbs 19.23g 20.91g Roast beef sandwich
Carbs 20.43g 22.21g Roast beef sandwich
Cholesterol 27mg 30mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 7IU 1IU Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Roast beef sandwich
Calcium 171mg 55mg Submarine sandwich
Potassium 282mg 224mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 1.81mg 2.64mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.18g 3.84g Submarine sandwich
Fiber 1.2g 1.3g Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.084mg 0.109mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 1.05mg 2.27mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 15.67g 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 112mg 200mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 575mg 653mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 170IU 8IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 22µg 2µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.43mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Submarine sandwich
Manganese 0.354mg 0.234mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg 18.2µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.343mg 0.217mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.287mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.323mg 4.343mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.555mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.215mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.96µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 4.5µg 2.8µg Submarine sandwich
Folate 66µg 51µg Submarine sandwich
Trans Fat 0.119g 0.389g Submarine sandwich
Choline 29.1mg 32.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.554g 3.399g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.716g 3.987g Roast beef sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.927g 1.762g Submarine sandwich
Tryptophan 0.1mg Submarine sandwich
Threonine 0.331mg Submarine sandwich
Isoleucine 0.431mg Submarine sandwich
Leucine 0.752mg Submarine sandwich
Lysine 0.491mg Submarine sandwich
Methionine 0.21mg Submarine sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.431mg Submarine sandwich
Valine 0.501mg Submarine sandwich
Histidine 0.301mg Submarine sandwich
Fructose 1.4g 1.5g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g 0.152g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.007g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.01g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.048g 0.002g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g 1.465g Submarine sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Submarine sandwich Roast beef sandwich
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
36%
Submarine sandwich
34%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Submarine sandwich
55%
Roast beef sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.155g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/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.