Caesar salad vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between caesar salad and croissant?
- Caesar salad is richer in calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B3, while croissant is higher in vitamin B5 and vitamin A.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 37% higher.
- Croissant has 6 times less calcium than caesar salad. Caesar salad has 233mg of calcium, while croissant has 37mg.
- Caesar salad is lower in saturated fat.
We used LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Croissants, butter types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +529.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +114.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +227.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +164.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +37.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.39 g
Fats:
9.54 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
43.39 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +87% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +120.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.461 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +132.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 4.206g | 11.659g | 34% |
| Folate | 88µg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 233mg | 37mg | 20% |
| Fats | 9.54g | 21g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 231mg | 105mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 31.4µg | 22.7µg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 78µg | 206µg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 67mg | 14% |
| Protein | 13.39g | 8.2g | 10% |
| Starch | 25.29g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4µg | 0.16µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.447mg | 0.861mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.75mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.38g | 5.525g | 8% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.237mg | 2.188mg | 7% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 406kcal | 7% |
| Copper | 0.126mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 45.8g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.297mg | 0.241mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.34mg | 2.03mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 1.8µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.61mg | 0.84mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 118mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.461g | 1.094g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 454mg | 467mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.377mg | 0.388mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.02g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.321mg | 0.33mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.15mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.393mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.547mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.137mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.3mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.717mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.7mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.36mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.155g | N/A |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.453g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)