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

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How are Submarine sandwich and Fish sandwich different?

  • Submarine sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Zinc, however, Fish sandwich is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Fish sandwich is 19% higher.
  • Submarine sandwich contains 5 times more Calcium than Fish sandwich. While Submarine sandwich contains 171mg of Calcium, Fish sandwich contains only 37mg.
  • Fish sandwich has 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% 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 6% 5.2% 11% 6% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +95.4%
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 Opinion
Calories 213kcal 257kcal Fish sandwich
Protein 10.52g 10.29g Submarine sandwich
Fats 10.04g 12.45g Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 7.5mg 1.8mg Submarine sandwich
Net carbs 19.23g 25.69g Fish sandwich
Carbs 20.43g 26.69g Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 27mg 35mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 7IU 9IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 20mg 25mg Fish sandwich
Calcium 171mg 37mg Submarine sandwich
Potassium 282mg 206mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 1.81mg 1.5mg Submarine sandwich
Sugar 3.18g 3.53g Submarine sandwich
Fiber 1.2g 1g Submarine sandwich
Copper 0.084mg 0.075mg Submarine sandwich
Zinc 1.05mg 0.49mg Submarine sandwich
Starch 15.67g Submarine sandwich
Phosphorus 112mg 116mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 575mg 602mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 170IU 87IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 22µg 6µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
Manganese 0.354mg 0.264mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg 18µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.343mg 0.21mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.14mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.323mg 2.15mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.555mg 0.37mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.07mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 4.5µg 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Folate 66µg 46µg Submarine sandwich
Trans Fat 0.119g 0.08g Fish sandwich
Choline 29.1mg 28.9mg Submarine sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.554g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.716g 2.595g Submarine sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.927g 6.257g Fish 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 1.47g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.003g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0.001g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.002g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.048g 0.005g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g 5.561g Fish sandwich

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
36%
Submarine sandwich
28%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.