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Caesar salad vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Caesar salad and Cream of Wheat

  • Caesar salad is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Manganese, and Zinc, yet Cream of Wheat is richer in Iron, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Caesar salad is 51% higher.
  • Cream of Wheat contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, 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.
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
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2
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Calcium +264.1%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1183.3%
Contains more Potassium +750%
Contains more Zinc +847.1%
Contains more Copper +193%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +797.1%
Contains more Iron +112%
Contains less Sodium -77.5%
Caesar salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Cream of Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Contains more Calcium +264.1%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1183.3%
Contains more Potassium +750%
Contains more Zinc +847.1%
Contains more Copper +193%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +797.1%
Contains more Iron +112%
Contains less Sodium -77.5%

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.
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
8
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3
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Vitamin E +2950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +445.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5800%
Contains more Vitamin A +114.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.093
Caesar salad
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%
Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 1% 0% 0% 59% 49% 58% 5% 72% 47% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +445.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5800%
Contains more Vitamin A +114.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.093

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
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Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Protein +627.7%
Contains more Fats +3875%
Contains more Carbs +140.8%
Contains more Other +395.5%
Contains more Water +94.5%
Caesar salad
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
Cream of Wheat
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +627.7%
Contains more Fats +3875%
Contains more Carbs +140.8%
Contains more Other +395.5%
Contains more Water +94.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
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Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7112.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +990.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Caesar salad
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Cream of Wheat
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7112.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +990.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
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1
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Caesar salad
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
Cream of Wheat
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

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 Cream of Wheat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Cream of Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 12.48g Caesar salad
Protein 13.39g 1.84g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 0.24g Caesar salad
Carbs 31.5g 13.08g Caesar salad
Calories 265kcal 62kcal Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 1.7g 0.6g Caesar salad
Calcium 233mg 64mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 4.96mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 28mg 6mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 18mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 20mg Caesar salad
Sodium 454mg 102mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 1.61mg 0.17mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg 0.043mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 0mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg 3.5µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 773IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 232µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.02mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.232mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.21mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 3.093mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.082mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.309mg Cream of Wheat
Folate 62µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0.1µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.025mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.058mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.08mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg 0.139mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg 0.047mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg 0.034mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.099mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.089mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg 0.042mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 4.206g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 0.033g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.134g 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 Cream of Wheat
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
28%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
27%
Cream of Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.168g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/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.