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Wafer vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Wafer and Submarine sandwich

  • Wafer has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Fiber, while Submarine sandwich has more Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Wafer's daily need coverage for Copper is 42% higher.
  • Submarine sandwich contains 3 times less Fiber than Wafer. Wafer contains 3.4g of Fiber, while Submarine sandwich contains 1.2g.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Wafer is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, chocolate wafers and Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato.

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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 Iron +121.5%
Contains more Magnesium +165%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Copper +451.2%
Contains more Manganese +96.6%
Contains more Calcium +451.6%
Contains more Potassium +34.3%
Contains more Selenium +249.1%
Equal in Sodium - 575
Equal in Zinc - 1.05
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 15% 48% 25% 75% 29% 28% 47% 109%
Contains more Iron +121.5%
Contains more Magnesium +165%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Copper +451.2%
Contains more Manganese +96.6%
Contains more Calcium +451.6%
Contains more Potassium +34.3%
Contains more Selenium +249.1%
Equal in Sodium - 575
Equal in Zinc - 1.05

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.
Wafer
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Contains more Vitamin E +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +298%
Contains more Folate +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +87.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.267
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 9% 6% 25% 86% 62% 82% 34% 47% 50% 28% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +298%
Contains more Folate +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +87.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.267

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +41.4%
Contains more Carbs +255.8%
Contains more Protein +59.4%
Contains more Water +1155.8%
Contains more Other +25%
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 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 Fats +41.4%
Contains more Carbs +255.8%
Contains more Protein +59.4%
Contains more Water +1155.8%
Contains more Other +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.2%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
39% 40% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.927 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wafer Submarine sandwich
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Submarine sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 69.3g 19.23g Wafer
Protein 6.6g 10.52g Submarine sandwich
Fats 14.2g 10.04g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 20.43g Wafer
Calories 433kcal 213kcal Wafer
Starch 15.67g Submarine sandwich
Fructose 1.4g Submarine sandwich
Sugar 37.43g 3.18g Submarine sandwich
Fiber 3.4g 1.2g Wafer
Calcium 31mg 171mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 4.01mg 1.81mg Wafer
Magnesium 53mg 20mg Wafer
Phosphorus 132mg 112mg Wafer
Potassium 210mg 282mg Submarine sandwich
Sodium 580mg 575mg Submarine sandwich
Zinc 1.09mg 1.05mg Wafer
Copper 0.463mg 0.084mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.354mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 19.9µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 10IU 170IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.41mg Wafer
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 7.5mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.343mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.267mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 4.323mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.555mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.203mg Submarine sandwich
Folate 47µg 66µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin K 2.4µg 4.5µg Submarine sandwich
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.1mg Submarine sandwich
Threonine 0.22mg 0.331mg Submarine sandwich
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.431mg Submarine sandwich
Leucine 0.447mg 0.752mg Submarine sandwich
Lysine 0.281mg 0.491mg Submarine sandwich
Methionine 0.105mg 0.21mg Submarine sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.431mg Submarine sandwich
Valine 0.323mg 0.501mg Submarine sandwich
Histidine 0.128mg 0.301mg Submarine sandwich
Cholesterol 2mg 27mg Wafer
Trans Fat 0.119g Wafer
Saturated Fat 4.241g 3.554g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Wafer
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Submarine sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 3.716g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 1.927g Wafer
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.048g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Submarine sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer Submarine sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Wafer
37%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.687g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.

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