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

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A recap on differences between Tuna salad and Caesar salad

  • Tuna salad is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, yet Caesar salad is higher in Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Tuna salad covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 33% more than Caesar salad.
  • Tuna salad contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Caesar salad. While Tuna salad contains 6.7mg of Vitamin B3, Caesar salad contains only 3.237mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tuna salad is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna salad 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 less Sodium -11.5%
Contains more Copper +15.1%
Contains more Selenium +31.2%
Contains more Calcium +1270.6%
Contains more Iron +134%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.8%
Contains more Zinc +187.5%
Contains more Manganese +702.5%
Equal in Potassium - 170
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Contains less Sodium -11.5%
Contains more Copper +15.1%
Contains more Selenium +31.2%
Contains more Calcium +1270.6%
Contains more Iron +134%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.8%
Contains more Zinc +187.5%
Contains more Manganese +702.5%
Equal in Potassium - 170

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +271.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +271.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.8%
Contains more Water +45.6%
Contains more Carbs +234.8%
Equal in Fats - 9.54
Equal in Other - 2.18
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 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 Protein +19.8%
Contains more Water +45.6%
Contains more Carbs +234.8%
Equal in Fats - 9.54
Equal in Other - 2.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182.1%
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tuna salad Caesar 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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Caesar salad Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 29.8g Caesar salad
Protein 16.04g 13.39g Tuna salad
Fats 9.26g 9.54g Caesar salad
Carbs 9.41g 31.5g Caesar salad
Calories 187kcal 265kcal Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g Tuna salad
Fiber 0g 1.7g Caesar salad
Calcium 17mg 233mg Caesar salad
Iron 1mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 19mg 28mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 178mg 231mg Caesar salad
Potassium 178mg 170mg Tuna salad
Sodium 402mg 454mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.56mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.145mg 0.126mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 41.2µg 31.4µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg Caesar salad
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 3.237mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.447mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.081mg Tuna salad
Folate 8µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0.4µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.15mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg 0.393mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.547mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg 1.137mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg 0.523mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg 0.3mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.824mg 0.7mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg 0.36mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 24mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 4.206g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 2.38g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 1.461g Tuna 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
Tuna salad 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
29%
Tuna salad
29%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.662g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna 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 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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.