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Caesar salad vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Caesar salad and Potato salad

  • Potato salad contains less Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3 than Caesar salad.
  • Caesar salad's daily need coverage for Selenium is 50% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Potato salad is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 Calcium +1126.3%
Contains more Iron +260%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +344.2%
Contains less Sodium -14.2%
Contains more Zinc +419.4%
Contains more Manganese +217.8%
Contains more Selenium +665.9%
Contains more Potassium +49.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.118
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +1126.3%
Contains more Iron +260%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +344.2%
Contains less Sodium -14.2%
Contains more Zinc +419.4%
Contains more Manganese +217.8%
Contains more Selenium +665.9%
Contains more Potassium +49.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.118

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +389.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +395%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +389.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +395%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +399.6%
Contains more Fats +16.3%
Contains more Carbs +182%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Water +75.2%
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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +399.6%
Contains more Fats +16.3%
Contains more Carbs +182%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Water +75.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.48
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.48

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 9.87g Caesar salad
Protein 13.39g 2.68g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 8.2g Caesar salad
Carbs 31.5g 11.17g Caesar salad
Calories 265kcal 143kcal Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g Potato salad
Fiber 1.7g 1.3g Caesar salad
Calcium 233mg 19mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 0.65mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 28mg 15mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 52mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 454mg 529mg Caesar salad
Zinc 1.61mg 0.31mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg 0.118mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 0.101mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg 4.1µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 157IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 32µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg Caesar salad
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.077mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.06mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.89mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg Potato salad
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.042mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.116mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.141mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg 0.202mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg 0.171mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg 0.066mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.135mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.172mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg 0.062mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 24mg 68mg Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 4.206g 1.429g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 3.737g Potato salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.777g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.