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Submarine sandwich vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between submarine sandwich and taffy (candy)?

  • Taffy (candy) has less selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, folate, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6 than submarine sandwich.
  • Submarine sandwich's daily need coverage for selenium is 35% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) contains less sodium.

We used Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe 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.
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 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2037.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9300%
Contains more IronIron +18000%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2742.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%

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 0% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1125%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2125%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +216050%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13775%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1400%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22.7%

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% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +34966.7%
Contains more FatsFats +201.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1065.2%
Contains more OtherOther +987%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +348.2%

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
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +343.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1492.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.3%

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 Taffy (candy)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Submarine sandwich Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Selenium 19.9µg 0.7µg 35%
Vitamin B3 4.323mg 0.002mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.343mg 0.028mg 26%
Carbs 20.43g 91.56g 24%
Sodium 575mg 52mg 23%
Iron 1.81mg 0.01mg 23%
Protein 10.52g 0.03g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.012mg 20%
Folate 66µg 0µg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0mg 16%
Calcium 171mg 8mg 16%
Phosphorus 112mg 1mg 16%
Manganese 0.354mg 0mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.927g 0.121g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.555mg 0.004mg 11%
Fats 10.04g 3.33g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.01µg 9%
Calories 213kcal 397kcal 9%
Copper 0.084mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 0mg 8%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.21mg 8%
Potassium 282mg 3mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.716g 0.838g 7%
Saturated fat 3.554g 2.049g 7%
Starch 15.67g 6%
Cholesterol 27mg 9mg 6%
Choline 29.1mg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Magnesium 20mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 0.3µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.09mg 2%
Fructose 1.4g 2%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 22µg 27µg 1%
Net carbs 19.23g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 3.18g 68.48g N/A
Trans fat 0.119g 0.131g 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 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g 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 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Submarine sandwich Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Submarine sandwich
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 523mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.505g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.