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

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How are Caesar salad and Cottage cheese different?

  • Caesar salad has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Manganese, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B2 than Cottage cheese.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Caesar salad is 39% higher.
  • Caesar salad contains 161 times more Manganese than Cottage cheese. While Caesar salad contains 0.321mg of Manganese, Cottage cheese contains only 0.002mg.
  • Cottage cheese has less Saturated Fat.

LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd 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.
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
9
:
1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Calcium +180.7%
Contains more Iron +3242.9%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.3%
Contains more Potassium +63.5%
Contains more Zinc +302.5%
Contains more Copper +334.5%
Contains more Manganese +15950%
Contains more Selenium +223.7%
Contains less Sodium -19.8%
Caesar salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Calcium +180.7%
Contains more Iron +3242.9%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.3%
Contains more Potassium +63.5%
Contains more Zinc +302.5%
Contains more Copper +334.5%
Contains more Manganese +15950%
Contains more Selenium +223.7%
Contains less Sodium -19.8%

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
6
:
5
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3169.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.6%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.43
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%
Cottage cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3169.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.6%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.43

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
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1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Protein +20.4%
Contains more Fats +121.9%
Contains more Carbs +832%
Contains more Other +54.6%
Contains more Water +83.9%
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
Cottage cheese
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Protein +20.4%
Contains more Fats +121.9%
Contains more Carbs +832%
Contains more Other +54.6%
Contains more Water +83.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
2
:
1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +205.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1087.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Caesar salad
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Cottage cheese
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +205.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1087.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
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1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +3714.3%
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
Cottage cheese
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +3714.3%

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 Cottage cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 3.38g Caesar salad
Protein 13.39g 11.12g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 4.3g Caesar salad
Carbs 31.5g 3.38g Caesar salad
Calories 265kcal 98kcal Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g 0g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 2.67g Cottage cheese
Fiber 1.7g 0g Caesar salad
Calcium 233mg 83mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 0.07mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 28mg 8mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 159mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 104mg Caesar salad
Sodium 454mg 364mg Cottage cheese
Zinc 1.61mg 0.4mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg 0.029mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 0.002mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg 9.7µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 140IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 37µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.08mg Caesar salad
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.027mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.163mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.099mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg Cottage cheese
Folate 12µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.43µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.147mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.137mg 1.116mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.3mg 0.269mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.577mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.748mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.36mg 0.326mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 24mg 17mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 4.206g 1.718g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 0.778g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.123g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

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Caesar salad Cottage cheese
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
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.488g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/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.