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Caesar salad vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Caesar salad and Arepa

  • Arepa has less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Caesar salad's daily need coverage for Selenium is 46% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread).

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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 Calcium +161.8%
Contains more Iron +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.4%
Contains more Potassium +93.2%
Contains more Zinc +101.3%
Contains more Copper +320%
Contains more Manganese +176.7%
Contains more Selenium +414.8%
Contains less Sodium -40.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 39% 20% 51% 8% 36% 22% 10% 16% 34%
Contains more Calcium +161.8%
Contains more Iron +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.4%
Contains more Potassium +93.2%
Contains more Zinc +101.3%
Contains more Copper +320%
Contains more Manganese +176.7%
Contains more Selenium +414.8%
Contains less Sodium -40.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 27

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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Arepa
Contains more Vitamin A +69%
Contains more Vitamin E +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +438.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +607.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +68.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 6% 0% 0% 18% 10% 17% 13% 25% 0% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +69%
Contains more Vitamin E +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +438.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +607.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +68.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +144.3%
Contains more Fats +77.3%
Contains more Other +81.7%
Contains more Carbs +17.9%
Contains more Water +17.1%
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
5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +144.3%
Contains more Fats +77.3%
Contains more Other +81.7%
Contains more Carbs +17.9%
Contains more Water +17.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31%
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.989 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +307.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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
45% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.41 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +307.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Arepa Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 34.54g Arepa
Protein 13.39g 5.48g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 5.38g Caesar salad
Carbs 31.5g 37.14g Arepa
Calories 265kcal 219kcal Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g 0g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 0.87g Arepa
Fiber 1.7g 2.6g Arepa
Calcium 233mg 89mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 1.04mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 28mg 27mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 117mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 88mg Caesar salad
Sodium 454mg 270mg Arepa
Zinc 1.61mg 0.8mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg 0.03mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 0.116mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg 6.1µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 213IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 61µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.29mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.07mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.042mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.888mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.202mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.107mg Arepa
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg 3.5µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.048mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.193mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.207mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg 0.671mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg 0.228mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg 0.131mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.276mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.276mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg 0.166mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 24mg 5mg Arepa
Trans Fat 0.157g Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 4.206g 2.902g Arepa
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Arepa
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 1.514g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.989g Caesar salad
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g Arepa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g Arepa
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Arepa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g 0.065g Caesar salad
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Arepa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Arepa
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%
Caesar salad
9%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.304g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients
  2. Arepa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168070/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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