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

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Significant differences between Caesar salad and Corn grits

  • Caesar salad has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Corn grits is richer in Iron.
  • Corn grits covers your daily Iron needs 55% more than Caesar salad.
  • Corn grits contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt.

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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 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +264.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +529.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1688.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1550%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +555.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +186.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%

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% 0% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +6000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +759.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +747.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1846.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +97.5%
Contains more OtherOther +186.8%
Contains more WaterWater +87.2%

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
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2838.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +664.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.2%

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: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +64.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
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 grits
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Corn grits Opinion
Calories 265kcal 74kcal Caesar salad
Protein 13.39g 1.58g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 0.49g Caesar salad
Net carbs 29.8g 14.85g Caesar salad
Carbs 31.5g 15.95g Caesar salad
Cholesterol 24mg Corn grits
Magnesium 28mg 6mg Caesar salad
Calcium 233mg 64mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 27mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Sugar 4.02g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 1.7g 1.1g Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg 0mg Caesar salad
Zinc 1.61mg 0.09mg Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g 15.39g Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 14mg Caesar salad
Sodium 454mg 227mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.01mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 0.049mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.143mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.135mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 1.672mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.052mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.028mg Corn grits
Vitamin B12 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0µg Caesar salad
Folate 27µg Corn grits
Choline 2.6mg Corn grits
Saturated Fat 4.206g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 0.081g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.191g Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.011mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.052mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.058mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg 0.228mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg 0.031mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg 0.029mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.087mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.077mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg 0.048mg Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g 0g Caesar salad
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 Corn grits
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
10%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Corn grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/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.