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Turmeric vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between turmeric and submarine sandwich?

  • Turmeric is higher in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin E, and phosphorus, yet submarine sandwich is higher in selenium.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 845% more.
  • Turmeric has 30 times more iron than submarine sandwich. While turmeric has 55mg of iron, submarine sandwich has only 1.81mg.

We used Spices, turmeric, ground and Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato types 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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +940%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +637.6%
Contains more IronIron +2938.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1447.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +328.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5493.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +221%
~equal in Calcium ~171mg

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +980.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +197.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +971.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +491.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +220.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +230%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.555mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +228.6%
Contains more OtherOther +183.2%
Contains more FatsFats +208.9%
Contains more WaterWater +339.8%
~equal in Protein ~10.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
39% 40% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.554 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.927 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +727.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +154.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
74% 12% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.38 g
Glucose: 0.38 g
Fructose: 0.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +223.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +211.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Turmeric Submarine sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Submarine sandwich DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.354mg 845%
Iron 55mg 1.81mg 665%
Copper 1.3mg 0.084mg 135%
Fiber 22.7g 1.2g 86%
Potassium 2080mg 282mg 53%
Magnesium 208mg 20mg 45%
Zinc 4.5mg 1.05mg 31%
Phosphorus 299mg 112mg 27%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.41mg 27%
Selenium 6.2µg 19.9µg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.343mg 24%
Sodium 27mg 575mg 24%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 4.323mg 19%
Carbs 67.14g 20.43g 16%
Folate 20µg 66µg 12%
Fats 3.25g 10.04g 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.267mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 27mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.838g 3.554g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 3.716g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 1.927g 8%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 7.5mg 8%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 4.5µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.203mg 7%
Starch 15.67g 6%
Calories 312kcal 213kcal 5%
Choline 49.2mg 29.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg 2%
Protein 9.68g 10.52g 2%
Fructose 0.45g 1.4g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 19.23g N/A
Calcium 168mg 171mg 0%
Sugar 3.21g 3.18g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.555mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0.119g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.331mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.752mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0.491mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.21mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.431mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0.501mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.301mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.104g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Submarine 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
23%
Turmeric
35%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 548mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.716g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/nutrients
  2. Submarine sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170696/nutrients

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

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