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Caesar salad vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caesar salad and Mozzarella cheese sticks different?

  • Caesar salad is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B3, while Mozzarella cheese sticks are higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, and Calcium.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily need of Selenium 28% more than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Caesar salad contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Mozzarella cheese sticks. Caesar salad contains 3.237mg of Vitamin B3, while Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 0.98mg.
  • Caesar salad is lower in Saturated Fat.

LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks types were used 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.
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
6
:
4
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Iron +178.6%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +40.5%
Contains less Sodium -55%
Contains more Copper +88.1%
Contains more Selenium +93.8%
Contains more Calcium +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +55%
Contains more Zinc +23%
Contains more Manganese +13.1%
Caesar salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Contains more Iron +178.6%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +40.5%
Contains less Sodium -55%
Contains more Copper +88.1%
Contains more Selenium +93.8%
Contains more Calcium +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +55%
Contains more Zinc +23%
Contains more Manganese +13.1%

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.
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
7
:
5
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +330.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 343
Caesar salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 13% 0% 0% 95% 69% 61% 27% 0% 0% 50% 15%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 15% 0% 0% 38% 60% 19% 23% 20% 20% 119% 64%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +330.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 343

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
2
:
3
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Carbs +15.7%
Contains more Water +15.3%
Contains more Fats +87.3%
Contains more Other +70.6%
Equal in Protein - 13.56
Caesar salad
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Mozzarella cheese sticks
14% 18% 27% 38% 4%
Protein: 13.56 g
Fats: 17.87 g
Carbs: 27.22 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 3.72 g
Contains more Carbs +15.7%
Contains more Water +15.3%
Contains more Fats +87.3%
Contains more Other +70.6%
Equal in Protein - 13.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
1
:
2
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +249.3%
Caesar salad
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Mozzarella cheese sticks
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +249.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
4
:
2
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Starch +16.7%
Contains more Glucose +55.6%
Contains more Fructose +465%
Contains more Maltose +178.3%
Contains more Lactose +1571.4%
Contains more Galactose +43.8%
Caesar salad
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Mozzarella cheese sticks
88% 3% 5% 2%
Starch: 21.67 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.17 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0.23 g
Contains more Starch +16.7%
Contains more Glucose +55.6%
Contains more Fructose +465%
Contains more Maltose +178.3%
Contains more Lactose +1571.4%
Contains more Galactose +43.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 25.62g Caesar salad
Protein 13.39g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 9.54g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 31.5g 27.22g Caesar salad
Calories 265kcal 324kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 25.29g 21.67g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g 0.2g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 2.83g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.7g 1.6g Caesar salad
Calcium 233mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 2.34mg 0.84mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 28mg 21mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 170mg 121mg Caesar salad
Sodium 454mg 1008mg Caesar salad
Zinc 1.61mg 1.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.126mg 0.067mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 31.4µg 16.2µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 343IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.15mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.257mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.98mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.38mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.084mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 5.9µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.393mg 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.137mg 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 0.523mg 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.3mg 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.7mg 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.36mg 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 24mg 32mg Caesar salad
Trans Fat 0.372g Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 4.206g 6.643g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Mozzarella cheese sticks
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
29%
Caesar salad
33%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 554mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.437g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients
  2. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/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.