Amaranth vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are amaranth and caesar salad different?
- Amaranth is higher in manganese and magnesium; however, caesar salad is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for caesar salad is 47% higher.
- Amaranth contains 3 times more manganese than caesar salad. While amaranth contains 0.854mg of manganese, caesar salad contains only 0.321mg.
- Amaranth has less sodium.
- Caesar salad has a lower glycemic index (50) than amaranth (97).
Amaranth grain, cooked and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +132.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +166% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +395.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +470.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +221.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2413.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1277.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
13.39 g
Fats:
9.54 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
43.39 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +73.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +252.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +503.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +183.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +55.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 5.5µg | 31.4µg | 47% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.377mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.321mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.297mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 3.237mg | 19% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 13.39g | 19% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 454mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 233mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.206g | 19% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4µg | 17% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 9.54g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 231mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.461g | 10% | |
| Vitamin A | 78µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.447mg | 9% | |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 28mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 265kcal | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% | |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 1.61mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.38g | 6% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 5% | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 25.29g | 4% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 31.5g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.61mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 2.34mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.126mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 170mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.02g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.393mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.137mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.717mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.7mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.36mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.155g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
5%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 448mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.206g)