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Caesar salad vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between caesar salad and blue cheese

  • Caesar salad has more selenium, vitamin B1, and iron, while blue cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 72% higher.
  • Blue cheese contains 13 times less vitamin B1 than caesar salad. Caesar salad contains 0.377mg of vitamin B1, while blue cheese contains 0.029mg.
  • The amount of sodium in caesar salad is lower.

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

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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 16% 158% 23% 12% 13% 73% 166% 149% 1.2% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.7%
Contains more IronIron +654.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +215%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3466.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +126.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.5%

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 0% 66% 5% 7.5% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +144%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +218.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +286.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +205%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1246.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.8%
Contains more FatsFats +201.3%
Contains more OtherOther +134.4%
~equal in Water ~42.41g

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
69% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +226.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Blue cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 4.206g 18.669g 66%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 1.22µg 34%
Selenium 31.4µg 14.5µg 31%
Fats 9.54g 28.74g 30%
Sodium 454mg 1146mg 30%
Calcium 233mg 528mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.029mg 29%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 1.729mg 26%
Iron 2.34mg 0.31mg 25%
Phosphorus 231mg 387mg 22%
Cholesterol 24mg 75mg 17%
Protein 13.39g 21.4g 16%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 1.016mg 14%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.009mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 7.778g 13%
Vitamin A 78µg 198µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 13%
Carbs 31.5g 2.34g 10%
Copper 0.126mg 0.04mg 10%
Zinc 1.61mg 2.66mg 10%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Folate 36µg 9%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.382mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.8g 4%
Calories 265kcal 353kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2.4µg 3%
Potassium 170mg 256mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.25mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Magnesium 28mg 23mg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 2.34g N/A
Sugar 4.02g 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.312mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.785mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 1.124mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 1.852mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 1.087mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 1.556mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.758mg 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 Blue cheese
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
41%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 692mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.463g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.