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Caesar salad vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between caesar salad and caramel

  • Caramel contains less selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, phosphorus, manganese, copper, zinc, and calcium than caesar salad.
  • Caesar salad's daily need coverage for selenium is 54% higher.
  • Caramel contains 29 times less manganese than caesar salad. Caesar salad contains 0.321mg of manganese, while caramel contains 0.011mg.
  • The amount of sodium in caramel is lower.
  • Caesar salad has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of caesar salad is 50, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Candies, caramels.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.8%
Contains more IronIron +1571.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +600%
Contains more ZincZinc +265.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2818.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1644.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46%

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% 26% 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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +266%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2087.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +191.1%
Contains more FatsFats +17.8%
Contains more WaterWater +410.5%
Contains more OtherOther +21.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +144.4%

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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +138.1%

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 Caramel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Caramel DV% diff.
Selenium 31.4µg 1.8µg 54%
Iron 2.34mg 0.14mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.103mg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.148mg 19%
Protein 13.39g 4.6g 18%
Phosphorus 231mg 114mg 17%
Carbs 31.5g 77g 15%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.011mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 3.478g 13%
Copper 0.126mg 0.018mg 12%
Zinc 1.61mg 0.44mg 11%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Calcium 233mg 138mg 10%
Sodium 454mg 245mg 9%
Saturated fat 4.206g 2.476g 8%
Vitamin A 78µg 12µg 7%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Calories 265kcal 382kcal 6%
Cholesterol 24mg 7mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.3µg 4%
Magnesium 28mg 17mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.256mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.62mg 3%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 1.8µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 1.542g 2%
Fats 9.54g 8.1g 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Potassium 170mg 214mg 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.46mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 29.8g 77g N/A
Sugar 4.02g 65.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.115mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.73g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.