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Caesar salad vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Caesar salad and Brussels sprout

  • Caesar salad is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, yet Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily Vitamin K needs 143% more than Caesar salad.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Brussels sprout is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Brussels sprouts, raw.

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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.
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
7
:
3
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Calcium +454.8%
Contains more Iron +67.1%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.8%
Contains more Zinc +283.3%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Selenium +1862.5%
Contains more Potassium +128.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.337
Caesar salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +454.8%
Contains more Iron +67.1%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.8%
Contains more Zinc +283.3%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Selenium +1862.5%
Contains more Potassium +128.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.337

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.
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
5
:
6
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2900%
Caesar salad
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%
Brussels sprout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
4
:
1
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Protein +296.2%
Contains more Fats +3080%
Contains more Carbs +252%
Contains more Other +59.1%
Contains more Water +98.2%
Caesar salad
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
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +296.2%
Contains more Fats +3080%
Contains more Carbs +252%
Contains more Other +59.1%
Contains more Water +98.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
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2
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10247.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10372.3%
Caesar salad
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10247.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10372.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
6
:
1
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +21%
Contains more Fructose +21.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Caesar salad
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
Brussels sprout
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +21%
Contains more Fructose +21.5%
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 Brussels sprout
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 5.15g Caesar salad
Protein 13.39g 3.38g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 0.3g Caesar salad
Carbs 31.5g 8.95g Caesar salad
Calories 265kcal 43kcal Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g 0.93g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 2.2g Brussels sprout
Fiber 1.7g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 233mg 42mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 1.4mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 28mg 23mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 69mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 454mg 25mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 1.61mg 0.42mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg 0.07mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 31.4µg 1.6µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 38µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.139mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.09mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.745mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.309mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.037mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.12mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.132mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg 0.152mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg 0.154mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg 0.032mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.098mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.155mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg 0.076mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 4.206g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 0.023g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 153g Brussels sprout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

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Caesar salad Brussels sprout
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
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.144g)
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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.