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Caesar salad vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Caesar salad and Caramel popcorn

  • Caesar salad is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, yet Caramel popcorn is higher in Iron, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily Selenium needs 50% more than Caramel popcorn.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Caramel popcorn is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts.

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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 +253%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.9%
Contains more Zinc +29.8%
Contains more Selenium +705.1%
Contains more Iron +67.1%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Potassium +108.8%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Copper +135.7%
Contains more Manganese +138%
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 20% 147% 58% 55% 32% 24% 34% 99% 100% 22%
Contains more Calcium +253%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.9%
Contains more Zinc +29.8%
Contains more Selenium +705.1%
Contains more Iron +67.1%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Potassium +108.8%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Copper +135.7%
Contains more Manganese +138%

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 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +639.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +39.3%
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% 17% 0% 0% 13% 30% 38% 14% 43% 12% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +639.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +39.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +109.2%
Contains more Fats +22.3%
Contains more Water +1214.8%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Contains more Carbs +156.2%
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
6% 8% 81% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 7.8 g
Carbs: 80.7 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +109.2%
Contains more Fats +22.3%
Contains more Water +1214.8%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Contains more Carbs +156.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.8%
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.8%

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 popcorn
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Caramel popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 76.9g Caramel popcorn
Protein 13.39g 6.4g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 7.8g Caesar salad
Carbs 31.5g 80.7g Caramel popcorn
Calories 265kcal 400kcal Caramel popcorn
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 45.36g Caesar salad
Fiber 1.7g 3.8g Caramel popcorn
Calcium 233mg 66mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 3.91mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 28mg 80mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 231mg 127mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 355mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 454mg 177mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.61mg 1.24mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg 0.297mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.321mg 0.764mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 31.4µg 3.9µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 78IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.85mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.051mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.126mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 1.99mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.23mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.185mg Caramel popcorn
Folate 16µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg 3.9µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.052mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.231mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.227mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg 0.641mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg 0.199mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg 0.112mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.32mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.303mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg 0.182mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 4.206g 1.04g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 2.73g Caramel popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 3.27g Caramel popcorn
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 Caramel popcorn
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
15%
Caramel popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
59%
Caramel popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.166g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.34g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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 popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/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.