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Caesar salad vs. General Mills Cocoa Puffs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are caesar salad and general Mills Cocoa Puffs different?

  • Caesar salad is richer in selenium, while general Mills Cocoa Puffs are higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin D.
  • General Mills Cocoa Puffs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 217% more than caesar salad.
  • Caesar salad contains 5 times more selenium than general Mills Cocoa Puffs. Caesar salad contains 31.4µg of selenium, while general Mills Cocoa Puffs contain 6.5µg.

LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS types were used in this article.

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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 42% 111% 24% 626% 49% 379% 95% 74% 48% 35%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +383.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60%
Contains more IronIron +613.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +763.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15%
~equal in Phosphorus ~222mg

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 74% 176% 14% 56% 350% 369% 347% 23% 427% 700% 5.3% 278% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +181%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +575.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +438.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +471.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1300%

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
6% 5% 84% 2% 4%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +139.1%
Contains more FatsFats +83.5%
Contains more WaterWater +2310.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +165.7%
Contains more OtherOther +69.7%

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
21% 35% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.7%

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 General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad General Mills Cocoa Puffs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 5.6µg 217%
Iron 2.34mg 16.7mg 180%
Vitamin B6 1.852mg 142%
Zinc 1.61mg 13.9mg 112%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 1.6mg 100%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 18.5mg 95%
Folate 370µg 93%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 1.4mg 85%
Vitamin A 78µg 527µg 50%
Selenium 31.4µg 6.5µg 45%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.2mg 25%
Vitamin D 0IU 148IU 19%
Vitamin D 0µg 3.7µg 19%
Carbs 31.5g 83.7g 17%
Fiber 1.7g 5.7g 16%
Protein 13.39g 5.6g 16%
Saturated fat 4.206g 1g 15%
Calcium 233mg 370mg 14%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg 8%
Magnesium 28mg 59mg 7%
Fats 9.54g 5.2g 7%
Calories 265kcal 383kcal 6%
Sodium 454mg 564mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 2.1g 4%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2.1µg 3%
Potassium 170mg 272mg 3%
Caffeine 6mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 1.7g 2%
Choline 12.2mg 2%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.369mg 2%
Copper 0.126mg 0.148mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.388mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.7mg 1%
Phosphorus 231mg 222mg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 78g N/A
Sugar 4.02g 37.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 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 General Mills Cocoa Puffs
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
217%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
148%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.206g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
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

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.