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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 cover 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% 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% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2500%
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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 16.438g 100%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 7.23mg 44%
Selenium 31.4µg 7.6µg 43%
Fats 9.54g 33.36g 37%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.047mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 9.134g 17%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.078mg 17%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.842mg 15%
Calories 265kcal 538kcal 14%
Protein 13.39g 6.17g 14%
Iron 2.34mg 1.2mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 13%
Starch 25.29g 51.36g 11%
Calcium 233mg 138mg 10%
Magnesium 28mg 72mg 10%
Fiber 1.7g 4g 9%
Vitamin A 78µg 3µg 8%
Carbs 31.5g 56.9g 8%
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg 8%
Phosphorus 231mg 194mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.19mg 5%
Zinc 1.61mg 1.29mg 3%
Sodium 454mg 514mg 3%
Copper 0.126mg 0.101mg 3%
Folate 8µg 2%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 0g 1%
Saturated fat 4.206g 4.331g 1%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.333mg 1%
Potassium 170mg 144mg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 52.9g N/A
Sugar 4.02g 0.27g N/A
Vitamin K 5.9µg 6.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.088g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.246mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.235mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0.803mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.185mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.322mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0.331mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.2mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g N/A

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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