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Caesar salad vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between caesar salad and cheesecake

  • Caesar salad is richer than cheesecake in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, calcium, copper, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for caesar salad is 48% higher.
  • Caesar salad contains 17 times more vitamin B3 than cheesecake. Caesar salad contains 3.237mg of vitamin B3, while cheesecake contains 0.195mg.
  • Caesar salad contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +154.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +356.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.9%
Contains more IronIron +271.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +530%
Contains more ZincZinc +215.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +148.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +129.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +503.8%
~equal in Sodium ~438mg

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1246.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1560%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.56mg

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.5%
Contains more OtherOther +142.2%
Contains more FatsFats +135.8%
~equal in Water ~45.6g

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +262.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.602g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Cheesecake DV% diff.
Selenium 31.4µg 5.2µg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.028mg 29%
Saturated fat 4.206g 9.921g 26%
Iron 2.34mg 0.63mg 21%
Phosphorus 231mg 93mg 20%
Fats 9.54g 22.5g 20%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.195mg 19%
Calcium 233mg 51mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 8.634g 16%
Protein 13.39g 5.5g 16%
Copper 0.126mg 0.02mg 12%
Cholesterol 24mg 55mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.17µg 10%
Zinc 1.61mg 0.51mg 10%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Vitamin A 78µg 159µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.193mg 8%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.14mg 8%
Choline 45.9mg 8%
Folate 18µg 5%
Fiber 1.7g 0.4g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 4%
Magnesium 28mg 11mg 4%
Calories 265kcal 321kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.571mg 2%
Potassium 170mg 90mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Carbs 31.5g 25.5g 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Sodium 454mg 438mg 1%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 4.4µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 1.602g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 29.8g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 4.02g 21.8g N/A
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.56mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
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 Cheesecake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.715g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (50)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.