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

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Significant differences between Caesar salad and Taco salad

  • The amount of Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Manganese in Caesar salad is higher than in Taco salad.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily Selenium needs 53% more than Taco salad.
  • Taco salad has 8 times less Vitamin B1 than Caesar salad. Caesar salad has 0.377mg of Vitamin B1, while Taco salad has 0.05mg.
  • Taco salad contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Fast foods, taco salad.

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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 +140.2%
Contains more Iron +103.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.8%
Contains more Zinc +18.4%
Contains more Copper +11.5%
Contains more Manganese +92.2%
Contains more Selenium +1327.3%
Contains more Potassium +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -15.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
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 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Calcium +140.2%
Contains more Iron +103.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.8%
Contains more Zinc +18.4%
Contains more Copper +11.5%
Contains more Manganese +92.2%
Contains more Selenium +1327.3%
Contains more Potassium +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -15.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 26

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 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +654%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.1%
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 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +654%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +100.4%
Contains more Fats +27.9%
Contains more Carbs +164.5%
Contains more Other +36.3%
Contains more Water +66.7%
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
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +100.4%
Contains more Fats +27.9%
Contains more Carbs +164.5%
Contains more Other +36.3%
Contains more Water +66.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.606
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.606

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 11.91g Caesar salad
Protein 13.39g 6.68g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 7.46g Caesar salad
Carbs 31.5g 11.91g Caesar salad
Calories 265kcal 141kcal Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g Taco salad
Fiber 1.7g Caesar salad
Calcium 233mg 97mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 1.15mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 28mg 26mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 72mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 210mg Taco salad
Sodium 454mg 385mg Taco salad
Zinc 1.61mg 1.36mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg 0.113mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 0.167mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg 2.2µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 297IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg Caesar salad
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.05mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.18mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 1.24mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg Taco salad
Folate 42µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.32µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.075mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.254mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.311mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg 0.549mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg 0.486mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg 0.145mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.277mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.343mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg 0.201mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 24mg 22mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 4.206g 3.446g Taco salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 2.606g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.883g Caesar 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 Taco 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
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
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

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.