Caesar salad vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between caesar salad and cheeseburgers?
- Caesar salad is richer in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B1, while cheeseburgers are higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Caesar salad's daily need coverage for selenium is 21% higher.
- Cheeseburgers have 2 times less calcium than caesar salad. Caesar salad has 233mg of calcium, while cheeseburgers have 119mg.
- Caesar salad is lower in saturated fat.
- Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index (66) than caesar salad (50).
We used LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +95.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +56% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +40.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +90% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 31.4µg | 19.6µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 18% | |
| Folate | 70µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4µg | 0.76µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.237mg | 5.217mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 233mg | 119mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 4.206g | 6.473g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 231mg | 161mg | 10% |
| Fats | 9.54g | 14.72g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.38g | 5.413g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 2.49mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.377mg | 0.293mg | 7% |
| Protein | 13.39g | 16.51g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 43mg | 6% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.297mg | 0.363mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.34mg | 2.71mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 454mg | 515mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 78µg | 50µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.447mg | 0.545mg | 2% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 308kcal | 2% |
| Starch | 25.29g | 19.87g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.126mg | 0.111mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 1.94g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.461g | 1.658g | 1% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 28.03g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 4.2µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 196mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.61mg | 0.52mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 26.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.02g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.321mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.15mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.393mg | 0.571mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.547mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.137mg | 1.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.3mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.717mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.7mg | 0.881mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.36mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.155g | 0.125g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.39 g
Fats:
9.54 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
43.39 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.3% |
~equal in
Other
~2.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.461 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +127.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
19.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.76 g
Fructose:
1.94 g
Lactose:
0.72 g
Maltose:
0.46 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +27.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +263% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +79.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +71.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +928.6% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0g
