Submarine sandwich vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Submarine sandwich and Taco?
- Submarine sandwich is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B6, yet Taco is richer in Vitamin B12, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Vitamin K.
- Taco's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 30% higher.
- Submarine sandwich has 7 times more Vitamin B1 than Taco. Submarine sandwich has 0.343mg of Vitamin B1, while Taco has 0.05mg.
We used Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell 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 CalciumCalcium | +92.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1775% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +29.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +586% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +345% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +162% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +125.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +247.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +322.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +240% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.52 g
Fats:
10.04 g
Carbs:
20.43 g
Water:
56.51 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~19.85g
~equal in
Water
~57.02g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.927 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -18.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +18.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +515% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +366.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~14.78g
~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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 213kcal | 226kcal |
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| Protein | 10.52g | 8.86g |
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| Fats | 10.04g | 12.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.5mg | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 19.23g | 15.95g |
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| Carbs | 20.43g | 19.85g |
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| Cholesterol | 27mg | 28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 171mg | 89mg |
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| Potassium | 282mg | 209mg |
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| Iron | 1.81mg | 1.19mg |
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| Sugar | 3.18g | 0.9g |
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.077mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.75mg |
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| Starch | 15.67g | 14.78g |
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| Phosphorus | 112mg | 178mg |
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| Sodium | 575mg | 397mg |
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| Vitamin A | 170IU | 131IU |
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| Vitamin A | 22µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.354mg | 0.249mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 9.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.343mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.323mg | 1.65mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.555mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.93µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 15.3µg |
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| Folate | 66µg | 19µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.119g | 0.467g |
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| Choline | 29.1mg | 32mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.554g | 4.384g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.716g | 4.411g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.927g | 3.042g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.1mg |
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| Threonine | 0.331mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.431mg |
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| Leucine | 0.752mg |
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| Lysine | 0.491mg |
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| Methionine | 0.21mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.431mg |
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| Valine | 0.501mg |
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| Histidine | 0.301mg |
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| Fructose | 1.4g | 0.3g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.104g | 0.166g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.048g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.665g | 2.708g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)