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Balsamic vinegar vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between balsamic vinegar and caesar salad?

  • Caesar salad has more phosphorus, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, and vitamin A than balsamic vinegar.
  • Caesar salad's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 30% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar is lower in sodium.

We used Vinegar, balsamic and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust types in this comparison.

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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 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +763%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.8%
Contains more IronIron +225%
Contains more CopperCopper +384.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1912.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1115.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 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 WaterWater +76.2%
Contains more OtherOther +176.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2632.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +85%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
51% 49%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 7.57 g
Fructose: 7.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 GlucoseGlucose +672.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +553.1%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Caesar salad DV% diff.
Selenium 31.4µg 57%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 31%
Phosphorus 19mg 231mg 30%
Protein 0.49g 13.39g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 23%
Calcium 27mg 233mg 21%
Iron 0.72mg 2.34mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 20%
Sodium 23mg 454mg 19%
Saturated fat 0g 4.206g 19%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 17%
Fats 0g 9.54g 15%
Zinc 0.08mg 1.61mg 14%
Copper 0.026mg 0.126mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 10%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 9%
Calories 88kcal 265kcal 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 78µg 9%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.321mg 8%
Fructose 7.38g 1.13g 8%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 6%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Carbs 17.03g 31.5g 5%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Magnesium 12mg 28mg 4%
Potassium 112mg 170mg 2%
Net carbs 17.03g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 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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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Caesar salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.93g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $4)
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.206g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (50)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.