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Submarine sandwich vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are submarine sandwich and fish sandwiches different?

  • Submarine sandwich is higher in vitamin B3, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and zinc; however, fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for fish sandwiches is 19% higher.
  • Submarine sandwich contains 5 times more calcium than fish sandwiches. While submarine sandwich contains 171mg of calcium, fish sandwiches contain only 37mg.
  • Fish sandwiches have less saturated fat.

Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce are the varieties used in this article.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +362.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.9%
Contains more IronIron +20.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +12%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
~equal in Phosphorus ~116mg
~equal in Sodium ~602mg
~equal in Selenium ~18µg

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +190%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +202.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.2µg
~equal in Choline ~28.9mg

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +16.7%
Contains more OtherOther +17.4%
Contains more FatsFats +24%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.6%
~equal in Protein ~10.29g

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +224.7%

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
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +85.1%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~1.2g
~equal in Fructose ~1.47g
~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 Fish sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Submarine sandwich Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.927g 6.257g 29%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.68µg 19%
Vitamin B3 4.323mg 2.15mg 14%
Calcium 171mg 37mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.343mg 0.21mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.07mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.14mg 10%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 13.6µg 8%
Saturated fat 3.554g 1.949g 7%
Starch 15.67g 6%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 1.8mg 6%
Folate 66µg 46µg 5%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.49mg 5%
Manganese 0.354mg 0.264mg 4%
Iron 1.81mg 1.5mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.555mg 0.37mg 4%
Fats 10.04g 12.45g 4%
Cholesterol 27mg 35mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.716g 2.595g 3%
Selenium 19.9µg 18µg 3%
Calories 213kcal 257kcal 2%
Vitamin A 22µg 6µg 2%
Potassium 282mg 206mg 2%
Carbs 20.43g 26.69g 2%
Sodium 575mg 602mg 1%
Phosphorus 112mg 116mg 1%
Copper 0.084mg 0.075mg 1%
Fiber 1.2g 1g 1%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.55mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 25mg 1%
Protein 10.52g 10.29g 0%
Net carbs 19.23g 25.69g N/A
Vitamin D 7IU 9IU 0%
Sugar 3.18g 3.53g N/A
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.119g 0.08g N/A
Choline 29.1mg 28.9mg 0%
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%
Fructose 1.4g 1.47g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.048g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Submarine sandwich Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Submarine sandwich
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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 Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.605g)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

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