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Barbecue chicken vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are barbecue chicken and caesar salad different?

  • Barbecue chicken is richer in vitamin B3, while caesar salad is higher in vitamin B1, calcium, iron, selenium, manganese, fiber, vitamin B5, and vitamin A.
  • Barbecue chicken covers your daily need for cholesterol, 34% more than caesar salad.
  • Barbecue chicken contains 2 times more vitamin B3 than caesar salad. Barbecue chicken contains 5.732mg of vitamin B3, while caesar salad contains 3.237mg.
  • Caesar salad is lower in cholesterol.
  • Caesar salad has a higher glycemic index (50) than barbecue chicken (10).

Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
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 +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1356.3%
Contains more IronIron +146.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6320%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.7%
~equal in Zinc ~1.61mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~231mg

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% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +17.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +290%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +585.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 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 ProteinProtein +68.1%
Contains more FatsFats +58.1%
Contains more WaterWater +41.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26150%
Contains more OtherOther +147.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +170.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.206g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2350%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2725%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Caesar salad DV% diff.
Cholesterol 127mg 24mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.377mg 27%
Calcium 16mg 233mg 22%
Protein 22.51g 13.39g 18%
Iron 0.95mg 2.34mg 17%
Selenium 22µg 31.4µg 17%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 3.237mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 15%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.321mg 14%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Carbs 0.12g 31.5g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 2.38g 10%
Starch 0g 25.29g 10%
Fats 15.08g 9.54g 9%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Vitamin A 20µg 78µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.447mg 6%
Sodium 335mg 454mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.297mg 5%
Copper 0.077mg 0.126mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 1.461g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.4µg 3%
Potassium 255mg 170mg 3%
Folate 8µg 2%
Calories 226kcal 265kcal 2%
Magnesium 21mg 28mg 2%
Zinc 1.78mg 1.61mg 2%
Phosphorus 218mg 231mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.61mg 1%
Fructose 0.04g 1.13g 1%
Saturated fat 3.927g 4.206g 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 0.12g 4.02g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken 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
26%
Barbecue chicken
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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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