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

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How are Caesar salad and Barbecue chicken different?

  • Caesar salad is richer in Vitamin B1, Calcium, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5, while Barbecue chicken is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Barbecue chicken covers your daily need of Cholesterol 34% more than Caesar salad.
  • Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol.

LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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.
Contains more Calcium +1356.3%
Contains more Iron +146.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Copper +63.6%
Contains more Manganese +6320%
Contains more Selenium +42.7%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains less Sodium -26.2%
Contains more Zinc +10.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 218
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 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Calcium +1356.3%
Contains more Iron +146.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Copper +63.6%
Contains more Manganese +6320%
Contains more Selenium +42.7%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains less Sodium -26.2%
Contains more Zinc +10.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 218

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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Contains more Vitamin A +437.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +585.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.5%
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 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +437.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +585.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +170.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.927
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +170.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.927

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2350%
Contains more Fructose +2725%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2350%
Contains more Fructose +2725%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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 Barbecue chicken
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 Caesar salad Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 0.12g Caesar salad
Protein 13.39g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 9.54g 15.08g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 31.5g 0.12g Caesar salad
Calories 265kcal 226kcal Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g 0g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g 0.04g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Fiber 1.7g 0g Caesar salad
Calcium 233mg 16mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 0.95mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 28mg 21mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 218mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 255mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 454mg 335mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 1.61mg 1.78mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.126mg 0.077mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 0.005mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg 22µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 67IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 20µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.46mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.055mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.227mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.152mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.191mg Barbecue chicken
Folate 8µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.47µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.393mg 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.137mg 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 0.523mg 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.3mg 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.69mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.36mg 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 24mg 127mg Caesar salad
Trans Fat 0.078g Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 4.206g 3.927g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.011g Barbecue chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Barbecue chicken
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
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
41%
Barbecue chicken

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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/nutrients

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

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