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Caesar salad vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Caesar salad and Corn chips

  • Caesar salad has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Calcium, however, Corn chips are richer in Vitamin E, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Corn chips covers your daily Vitamin E needs 44% more than Caesar salad.

Specific food types used in this comparison are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.

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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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.1%
Contains more IronIron +95%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +313.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.333mg

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% 22% 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% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +421.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +702.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +284.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1085.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~6.3µg

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% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +117%
Contains more WaterWater +3955.1%
Contains more FatsFats +249.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +80.6%
Contains more OtherOther +14.7%

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
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +283.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1025.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.331g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +103.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Corn chips Opinion
Calories 265kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Protein 13.39g 6.17g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 33.36g Corn chips
Net carbs 29.8g 52.9g Corn chips
Carbs 31.5g 56.9g Corn chips
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg Corn chips
Magnesium 28mg 72mg Corn chips
Calcium 233mg 138mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 144mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 1.2mg Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 0.27g Corn chips
Fiber 1.7g 4g Corn chips
Copper 0.126mg 0.101mg Caesar salad
Zinc 1.61mg 1.29mg Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g 51.36g Corn chips
Phosphorus 231mg 194mg Caesar salad
Sodium 454mg 514mg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 69IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A 78µg 3µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 7.23mg Corn chips
Manganese 0.321mg 0.333mg Corn chips
Selenium 31.4µg 7.6µg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.047mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.078mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.842mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.19mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.167mg Corn chips
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg 6.3µg Corn chips
Folate 8µg Corn chips
Trans Fat 0.088g Caesar salad
Choline 12.1mg Corn chips
Saturated Fat 4.206g 4.331g Caesar salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 9.134g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 16.438g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.046mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.246mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.235mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg 0.803mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg 0.185mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg 0.137mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.322mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.331mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg 0.2mg Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g 0g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Corn chips
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
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.125g)
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 ($)
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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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