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Caesar salad vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Caesar salad and Popcorn

  • Caesar salad has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Vitamin B12, while Popcorn has more Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Caesar salad's daily need coverage for Selenium is 57% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Popcorn is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped.

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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
2
:
8
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Calcium +3228.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +36.3%
Contains more Magnesium +414.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +55%
Contains more Potassium +93.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +91.3%
Contains more Copper +107.9%
Contains more Manganese +246.7%
Caesar salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Popcorn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Contains more Calcium +3228.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +36.3%
Contains more Magnesium +414.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +55%
Contains more Potassium +93.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +91.3%
Contains more Copper +107.9%
Contains more Manganese +246.7%

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
:
3
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Vitamin A +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +257.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.1%
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%
Popcorn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 6% 0% 0% 27% 20% 44% 31% 37% 24% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +257.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
4
:
1
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Fats +110.1%
Contains more Water +1206.9%
Contains more Other +53.5%
Contains more Carbs +146.9%
Equal in Protein - 12.94
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
Popcorn
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Fats +110.1%
Contains more Water +1206.9%
Contains more Other +53.5%
Contains more Carbs +146.9%
Equal in Protein - 12.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
1
:
2
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.7%
Caesar salad
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Popcorn
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
5
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2
Popcorn
Popcorn
Contains more Glucose +1300%
Contains more Fructose +1514.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +115.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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
Popcorn
98%
Starch: 54.4 g
Sucrose: 0.72 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +1300%
Contains more Fructose +1514.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +115.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

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 Popcorn
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 63.28g Popcorn
Protein 13.39g 12.94g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 4.54g Caesar salad
Carbs 31.5g 77.78g Popcorn
Calories 265kcal 387kcal Popcorn
Starch 25.29g 54.4g Popcorn
Fructose 1.13g 0.07g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 0.87g Popcorn
Fiber 1.7g 14.5g Popcorn
Calcium 233mg 7mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 3.19mg Popcorn
Magnesium 28mg 144mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 231mg 358mg Popcorn
Potassium 170mg 329mg Popcorn
Sodium 454mg 8mg Popcorn
Zinc 1.61mg 3.08mg Popcorn
Copper 0.126mg 0.262mg Popcorn
Manganese 0.321mg 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 31.4µg 0µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 196IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 10µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.29mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.104mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.083mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 2.308mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg Popcorn
Folate 31µg Popcorn
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg 1.2µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.085mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.431mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.523mg 0.338mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg 0.252mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.59mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.607mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg 0.367mg Popcorn
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 4.206g 0.637g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 0.95g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 2.318g Popcorn
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

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Caesar salad Popcorn
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
17%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 446mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.569g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad 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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients
  2. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.