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Zucchini vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between zucchini and submarine sandwich

  • Zucchini has more vitamin C, while submarine sandwich has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, calcium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Submarine sandwich's daily need coverage for selenium is 36% higher.
  • Submarine sandwich contains 2 times less vitamin C than zucchini. Zucchini contains 17.9mg of vitamin C, while submarine sandwich contains 7.5mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in zucchini is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
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 less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +968.8%
Contains more IronIron +389.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +228.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +194.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9850%
~equal in Potassium ~282mg

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 60% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
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 CVitamin C +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +120%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +662.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +858.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
Contains more CholineCholine +206.3%
~equal in Vitamin K ~4.5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 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 WaterWater +67.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +769.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3037.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +556.9%
Contains more OtherOther +338.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 6% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 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 -97.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33681.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2017.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.05 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 1.38 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 +15%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~1.4g
~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.
Zucchini Submarine sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Zucchini Submarine sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 0.2µg 19.9µg 36%
Sodium 8mg 575mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.343mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 4.323mg 24%
Protein 1.21g 10.52g 19%
Iron 0.37mg 1.81mg 18%
Saturated fat 0.084g 3.554g 16%
Calcium 16mg 171mg 16%
Fats 0.32g 10.04g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.267mg 13%
Vitamin C 17.9mg 7.5mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 1.927g 12%
Phosphorus 38mg 112mg 11%
Folate 24µg 66µg 11%
Calories 17kcal 213kcal 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 3.716g 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 27mg 9%
Manganese 0.177mg 0.354mg 8%
Zinc 0.32mg 1.05mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.555mg 7%
Starch 0g 15.67g 6%
Carbs 3.11g 20.43g 6%
Choline 9.5mg 29.1mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.203mg 3%
Copper 0.053mg 0.084mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.41mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 22µg 1%
Fiber 1g 1.2g 1%
Potassium 261mg 282mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Net carbs 2.11g 19.23g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 2.5g 3.18g N/A
Vitamin K 4.3µg 4.5µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.119g N/A
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0.029mg 0.331mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.071mg 0.752mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0.491mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.21mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.431mg 0%
Valine 0.054mg 0.501mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0.301mg 0%
Fructose 1.38g 1.4g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g 0.104g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g 1.665g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Zucchini 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
15%
Zucchini
35%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 567mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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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