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Tortilla vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tortilla and Caesar salad

  • Tortilla has more Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Caesar salad is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily Selenium needs 27% more than Tortilla.
  • Caesar salad has 2 times less Iron than Tortilla. Tortilla has 3.81mg of Iron, while Caesar salad has 2.34mg.
  • Tortilla contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 Iron +62.8%
Contains more Calcium +232.9%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.2%
Contains more Potassium +61.9%
Contains more Zinc +403.1%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Contains more Manganese +19.8%
Contains more Selenium +89.2%
Equal in Sodium - 454
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Contains more Iron +62.8%
Contains more Calcium +232.9%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.2%
Contains more Potassium +61.9%
Contains more Zinc +403.1%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Contains more Manganese +19.8%
Contains more Selenium +89.2%
Equal in Sodium - 454

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 B3 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1375%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.377
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1375%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.377

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +58.5%
Contains more Protein +83.9%
Contains more Fats +904.2%
Contains more Other +16.6%
Equal in Water - 43.39
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
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
Contains more Carbs +58.5%
Contains more Protein +83.9%
Contains more Fats +904.2%
Contains more Other +16.6%
Equal in Water - 43.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1186.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.7%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1186.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +70.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +41.9%
Contains more Glucose +553.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +70.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +41.9%
Contains more Glucose +553.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortilla Caesar salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Tortilla Caesar salad Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 29.8g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 0.95g 9.54g Caesar salad
Carbs 49.94g 31.5g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 265kcal Caesar salad
Starch 43.02g 25.29g Tortilla
Fructose 0g 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 2.75g 4.02g Tortilla
Fiber 2.4g 1.7g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 233mg Caesar salad
Iron 3.81mg 2.34mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 28mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 146mg 231mg Caesar salad
Potassium 105mg 170mg Caesar salad
Sodium 482mg 454mg Caesar salad
Zinc 0.32mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.102mg 0.126mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.268mg 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 16.6µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.61mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 3.237mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.447mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.06mg Tortilla
Folate 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 0.4µg 5.9µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.182mg 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 0.53mg 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.157mg 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.122mg 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.326mg 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.165mg 0.36mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 24mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 4.206g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 2.38g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 1.461g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Caesar 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
25%
Tortilla
29%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/nutrients
  2. 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.