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

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A recap on differences between caesar salad and romano cheese

  • Caesar salad is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and iron, yet romano cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily calcium needs 83% more than caesar salad.
  • Caesar salad contains 42 times more vitamin B3 than romano cheese. While caesar salad contains 3.237mg of vitamin B3, romano cheese contains only 0.077mg.
  • The amount of sodium in caesar salad is lower.
  • The glycemic index of romano cheese is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Cheese, romano.

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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 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.7%
Contains more IronIron +203.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +320%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1505%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +356.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +229%

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% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +918.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4103.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +180%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.424mg

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
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +767.8%
Contains more WaterWater +40.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.5%
Contains more FatsFats +182.4%
Contains more OtherOther +208.3%

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +146.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +229.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Romano cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 233mg 1064mg 83%
Phosphorus 231mg 760mg 76%
Saturated fat 4.206g 17.115g 59%
Sodium 454mg 1433mg 43%
Protein 13.39g 31.8g 37%
Selenium 31.4µg 14.5µg 31%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 1.12µg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.037mg 28%
Fats 9.54g 26.94g 27%
Cholesterol 24mg 104mg 27%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.077mg 20%
Iron 2.34mg 0.77mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 7.838g 14%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.02mg 13%
Copper 0.126mg 0.03mg 11%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Zinc 1.61mg 2.58mg 9%
Carbs 31.5g 3.63g 9%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.37mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.593g 6%
Calories 265kcal 387kcal 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.23mg 3%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2.2µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Magnesium 28mg 41mg 3%
Vitamin A 78µg 96µg 2%
Potassium 170mg 86mg 2%
Folate 7µg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 3.63g N/A
Sugar 4.02g 0.73g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.424mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 1.71mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 1.231mg 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 Romano 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
26%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 979mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.909g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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.
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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.