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Caesar salad vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between caesar salad and edam

  • Caesar salad is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B3, yet edam is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Edam covers your daily saturated fat needs 67% more than caesar salad.
  • Caesar salad contains 39 times more vitamin B3 than edam. While caesar salad contains 3.237mg of vitamin B3, edam contains only 0.082mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in caesar salad is lower.
  • The glycemic index of edam is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Cheese, edam.

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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%
Edam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Contains more IronIron +431.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2818.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +213.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg

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%
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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% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +918.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3847.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +285%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Edam
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25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2102.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.6%
Contains more FatsFats +191.4%
Contains more OtherOther +93.6%
~equal in Water ~41.56g

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
Edam
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67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +241.4%

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 Edam
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Edam DV% diff.
Saturated fat 4.206g 17.572g 61%
Calcium 233mg 731mg 50%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 1.54µg 48%
Phosphorus 231mg 536mg 44%
Selenium 31.4µg 14.5µg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.037mg 28%
Fats 9.54g 27.8g 28%
Iron 2.34mg 0.44mg 24%
Protein 13.39g 24.99g 23%
Cholesterol 24mg 89mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.082mg 20%
Zinc 1.61mg 3.75mg 19%
Vitamin A 78µg 243µg 18%
Sodium 454mg 812mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 8.125g 14%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.011mg 13%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Copper 0.126mg 0.036mg 10%
Carbs 31.5g 1.43g 10%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.389mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.665g 5%
Calories 265kcal 357kcal 5%
Folate 16µg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.281mg 3%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2.3µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.24mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Potassium 170mg 188mg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 1.43g N/A
Magnesium 28mg 30mg 0%
Sugar 4.02g 1.43g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 1.434mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 1.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Edam
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
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.366g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.