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Caesar salad vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caesar salad and Burger King Whopper different?

  • Caesar salad is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Burger King Whopper is richer in Iron, Vitamin K, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Burger King Whopper is 25% higher.
  • Caesar salad contains 10 times more Copper than Burger King Whopper. While Caesar salad contains 0.126mg of Copper, Burger King Whopper contains only 0.013mg.

LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese are the varieties 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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 12% 15% 164% 4.3% 77% 39% 41% 23% 99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +497.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +869.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +78.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72.5%
Contains more IronIron +86.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.1%
~equal in Potassium ~169mg

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% 22% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 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 0.67% 0% 3% 0% 54% 40% 54% 10% 21% 0% 49% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +158.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +230.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.8%
Contains more OtherOther +51.4%
Contains more FatsFats +34.6%
Contains more WaterWater +30.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
34% 38% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.389 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +96.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +132%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.25g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
76% 10% 10% 4%
Starch: 13.53 g
Sucrose: 1.7 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 1.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.67 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more StarchStarch +86.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +149.3%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +45.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +53.1%

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 Burger King Whopper
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Burger King Whopper Opinion
Calories 265kcal 233kcal Caesar salad
Protein 13.39g 10.74g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 12.84g Burger King Whopper
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Burger King Whopper
Net carbs 29.8g 16.75g Caesar salad
Carbs 31.5g 18.55g Caesar salad
Cholesterol 24mg 30mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 28mg 18mg Caesar salad
Calcium 233mg 39mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 169mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 4.37mg Burger King Whopper
Sugar 4.02g 4.22g Caesar salad
Fiber 1.7g 1.8g Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.126mg 0.013mg Caesar salad
Zinc 1.61mg 2.83mg Burger King Whopper
Starch 25.29g 13.53g Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 90mg Caesar salad
Sodium 454mg 313mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin A 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.15mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 0.18mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg 18.2µg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.215mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.175mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 2.873mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.173mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.091mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B12 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Folate 47µg Burger King Whopper
Trans Fat 0.507g Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 4.206g 4.25g Caesar salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 4.685g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 3.389g Burger King Whopper
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.07mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.374mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.345mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg 0.762mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg 0.593mg Burger King Whopper
Methionine 0.3mg 0.208mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.461mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.416mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg 0.253mg Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g 1.73g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g 0.275g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g Burger King Whopper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Burger King Whopper
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
27%
Caesar salad
21%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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 contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
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. Burger King Whopper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170727/nutrients

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

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