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Avocado vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between avocadoes and caesar salad

  • Avocadoes are richer in fiber and vitamin B5, yet caesar salad is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for caesar salad is 56% higher.
  • Avocadoes contain 4 times more fiber than caesar salad. Avocadoes contain 6.7g of fiber, while caesar salad contains 1.7g.
  • Avocadoes contain less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +185.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1841.7%
Contains more IronIron +325.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +151.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +344.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +126.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7750%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +255.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1014.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +462.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 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 FatsFats +53.7%
Contains more WaterWater +68.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +569.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +269.3%
Contains more OtherOther +38%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +311.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 8% 49% 16% 13%
Starch: 0.11 g
Sucrose: 0.06 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +22890.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +164.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +841.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +60%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Avocado Caesar salad
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Caesar salad DV% diff.
Selenium 0.4µg 31.4µg 56%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.377mg 26%
Phosphorus 52mg 231mg 26%
Protein 2g 13.39g 23%
Calcium 12mg 233mg 22%
Iron 0.55mg 2.34mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 20%
Folate 81µg 20%
Fiber 6.7g 1.7g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.447mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 2.38g 19%
Sodium 7mg 454mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.297mg 13%
Vitamin K 21µg 5.9µg 13%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Starch 0.11g 25.29g 10%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.61mg 10%
Potassium 485mg 170mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.126g 4.206g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 3.237mg 9%
Zinc 0.64mg 1.61mg 9%
Vitamin A 7µg 78µg 8%
Manganese 0.142mg 0.321mg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg 8%
Carbs 8.53g 31.5g 8%
Fats 14.66g 9.54g 8%
Copper 0.19mg 0.126mg 7%
Calories 160kcal 265kcal 5%
Choline 14.2mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 1.461g 2%
Fructose 0.12g 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 29.8g N/A
Magnesium 29mg 28mg 0%
Sugar 0.66g 4.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g 0.155g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Avocado Caesar salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Avocado
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.

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