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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.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for caesar salad is 51% higher.
  • Cream of Wheat contains less saturated fat.
  • Caesar salad has a lower glycemic index than cream of Wheat.

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.
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% 1.8% 186% 14% 4.6% 7.7% 13% 0% 19%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +264.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +750%
Contains more CopperCopper +193%
Contains more ZincZinc +847.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1183.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +797.1%
Contains more IronIron +112%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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% 77% 0.4% 0% 58% 48% 58% 4.9% 71% 0% 0.25% 47% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2950%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +445.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +197.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.093mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
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 ProteinProtein +627.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3875%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +140.8%
Contains more OtherOther +395.5%
Contains more WaterWater +94.5%

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
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7112.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +990.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

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
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 StarchStarch +∞%
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 Cream of Wheat
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 Cream of Wheat DV% diff.
Selenium 31.4µg 3.5µg 51%
Iron 2.34mg 4.96mg 33%
Phosphorus 231mg 18mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 24%
Protein 13.39g 1.84g 23%
Saturated fat 4.206g 0.038g 19%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg 17%
Calcium 233mg 64mg 17%
Vitamin A 78µg 232µg 17%
Folate 62µg 16%
Sodium 454mg 102mg 15%
Fats 9.54g 0.24g 14%
Manganese 0.321mg 0mg 14%
Zinc 1.61mg 0.17mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.232mg 12%
Calories 265kcal 62kcal 10%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.134g 9%
Copper 0.126mg 0.043mg 9%
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.21mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.082mg 7%
Carbs 31.5g 13.08g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 0.033g 6%
Magnesium 28mg 6mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0.1µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.02mg 4%
Fiber 1.7g 0.6g 4%
Potassium 170mg 20mg 4%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 3.093mg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 12.48g N/A
Sugar 4.02g 0.07g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.058mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.08mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.047mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0.034mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.099mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0.089mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.042mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Cream of Wheat
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
28%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
27%
Cream of Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
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 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.