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Caesar salad vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Caesar salad and Falafel

  • Caesar salad is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, yet Falafel is higher in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily Selenium needs 55% more than Falafel.

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

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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 +331.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Selenium +3040%
Contains more Iron +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +192.9%
Contains more Potassium +244.1%
Contains less Sodium -35.2%
Contains more Copper +104.8%
Contains more Manganese +115.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.5
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 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +331.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Selenium +3040%
Contains more Iron +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +192.9%
Contains more Potassium +244.1%
Contains less Sodium -35.2%
Contains more Copper +104.8%
Contains more Manganese +115.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +25.3%
Contains more Fats +86.6%
Contains more Other +11.5%
Equal in Protein - 13.31
Equal in Carbs - 31.84
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
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Water +25.3%
Contains more Fats +86.6%
Contains more Other +11.5%
Equal in Protein - 13.31
Equal in Carbs - 31.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +327.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.7%
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +327.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 13.39g 13.31g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 31.5g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 265kcal 333kcal Falafel
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g Falafel
Fiber 1.7g Caesar salad
Calcium 233mg 54mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 28mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 231mg 192mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 454mg 294mg Falafel
Zinc 1.61mg 1.5mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.321mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 31.4µg 1µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 13IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 1µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg Caesar salad
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.146mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.166mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 1.044mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.292mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 93µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.134mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 1.137mg 0.944mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.3mg 0.187mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.707mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.562mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg 0.364mg Falafel
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 4.206g 2.383g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 4.16g Falafel
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 Falafel
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
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.823g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.