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Caesar salad vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Caesar salad and Chorizo?

  • Caesar salad is richer in Calcium, Selenium, and Manganese, while Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 67% higher.
  • Chorizo has 29 times less Calcium than Caesar salad. Caesar salad has 233mg of Calcium, while Chorizo has 8mg.
  • Caesar salad is lower in Sodium.

We used LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Chorizo, pork and beef 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 Calcium +2812.5%
Contains more Iron +47.2%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +54%
Contains less Sodium -63.2%
Contains more Copper +57.5%
Contains more Manganese +702.5%
Contains more Selenium +48.8%
Contains more Potassium +134.1%
Contains more Zinc +111.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +2812.5%
Contains more Iron +47.2%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +54%
Contains less Sodium -63.2%
Contains more Copper +57.5%
Contains more Manganese +702.5%
Contains more Selenium +48.8%
Contains more Potassium +134.1%
Contains more Zinc +111.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.3
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1593.5%
Contains more Water +36.2%
Contains more Protein +80%
Contains more Fats +301.2%
Contains more Other +79.8%
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
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more Carbs +1593.5%
Contains more Water +36.2%
Contains more Protein +80%
Contains more Fats +301.2%
Contains more Other +79.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +673.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.8%
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +673.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.8%

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 Chorizo
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 1.86g Caesar salad
Protein 13.39g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 9.54g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 31.5g 1.86g Caesar salad
Calories 265kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 1.7g 0g Caesar salad
Calcium 233mg 8mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 1.59mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 28mg 18mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 150mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 454mg 1235mg Caesar salad
Zinc 1.61mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.126mg 0.08mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 0.04mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg 21.1µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 0IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 0µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.22mg Caesar salad
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 5.9µg 1.6µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.393mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.547mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.137mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 0.523mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.3mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.7mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.36mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 24mg 88mg Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 4.206g 14.38g Caesar salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 3.46g Chorizo
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Chorizo
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
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 781mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.174g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.