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Caesar salad vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Caesar salad and Danish pastry

  • Danish pastry has less Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Caesar salad's daily need coverage for Selenium is 23% more.
  • Caesar salad has 7 times more Calcium than Danish pastry. Caesar salad has 233mg of Calcium, while Danish pastry has 35mg.
  • Caesar salad is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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 Calcium +565.7%
Contains more Iron +30%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.9%
Contains more Potassium +73.5%
Contains more Zinc +130%
Contains more Copper +41.6%
Contains more Selenium +66.1%
Equal in Sodium - 417
Equal in Manganese - 0.351
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Calcium +565.7%
Contains more Iron +30%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.9%
Contains more Potassium +73.5%
Contains more Zinc +130%
Contains more Copper +41.6%
Contains more Selenium +66.1%
Equal in Sodium - 417
Equal in Manganese - 0.351

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin A +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +67.4%
Contains more Water +38.2%
Contains more Other +45.3%
Contains more Fats +129.6%
Contains more Carbs +18.1%
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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +67.4%
Contains more Water +38.2%
Contains more Other +45.3%
Contains more Fats +129.6%
Contains more Carbs +18.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +375.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.2%
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +375.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.2%

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 Danish pastry
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 36.2g Danish pastry
Protein 13.39g 8g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 31.5g 37.2g Danish pastry
Calories 265kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 6.95g Caesar salad
Fiber 1.7g 1g Caesar salad
Calcium 233mg 35mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 1.8mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 28mg 15mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 108mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 98mg Caesar salad
Sodium 454mg 417mg Danish pastry
Zinc 1.61mg 0.7mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg 0.089mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 31.4µg 18.9µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 128IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 35µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.35mg Caesar salad
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.19mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.26mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 2mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.304mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.04mg Danish pastry
Folate 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.2µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.089mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.293mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.371mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg 0.644mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg 0.43mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg 0.174mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.402mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.412mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg 0.205mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 24mg 23mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 4.206g 6.794g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 2.575g Danish pastry
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 Danish pastry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.588g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (50)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.