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Caesar salad vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Caesar salad and General tso's chicken

  • Caesar salad is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Copper, yet General tso's chicken is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily Selenium needs 31% more than General tso's chicken.
  • Caesar salad contains 19 times more Calcium than General tso's chicken. While Caesar salad contains 233mg of Calcium, General tso's chicken contains only 12mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Caesar salad is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken.

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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 13% 3.6% 18% 44% 15% 35% 54% 57% 9.8% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1841.7%
Contains more IronIron +101.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +173.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +328%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +118.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.2%
~equal in Sodium ~435mg

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% 22% 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 5.3% 5.6% 24% 6% 6.8% 27% 53% 37% 47% 28% 96% 8.3% 23%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +283%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +547.5%

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
13% 16% 24% 45%
Protein: 12.9 g
Fats: 16.36 g
Carbs: 23.99 g
Water: 45.15 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.3%
Contains more OtherOther +36.3%
Contains more FatsFats +71.5%
~equal in Protein ~12.9g
~equal in Water ~45.15g

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
20% 27% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.501 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +63%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +413.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
51% 45% 3% 2%
Starch: 11.83 g
Sucrose: 10.46 g
Glucose: 0.62 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +113.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +58.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +121.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%

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 tso's chicken
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad General tso's chicken Opinion
Calories 265kcal 295kcal General tso's chicken
Protein 13.39g 12.9g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 16.36g General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg General tso's chicken
Net carbs 29.8g 23.09g Caesar salad
Carbs 31.5g 23.99g Caesar salad
Cholesterol 24mg 53mg Caesar salad
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU General tso's chicken
Magnesium 28mg 18mg Caesar salad
Calcium 233mg 12mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 201mg General tso's chicken
Iron 2.34mg 1.16mg Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 11.6g Caesar salad
Fiber 1.7g 0.9g Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg 0.046mg Caesar salad
Zinc 1.61mg 1.3mg Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g 11.83g Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 127mg Caesar salad
Sodium 454mg 435mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 360IU 94IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A 78µg 11µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 1.21mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg General tso's chicken
Manganese 0.321mg 0.075mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg 14.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.027mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.118mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 2.853mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.617mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.202mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.22µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg 38.2µg General tso's chicken
Folate 11µg General tso's chicken
Trans Fat 0.09g Caesar salad
Choline 41.5mg General tso's chicken
Saturated Fat 4.206g 2.76g General tso's chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 3.879g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 7.501g General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.142mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.552mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.564mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 1.137mg 1.026mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg 1.089mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.3mg 0.332mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.563mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.607mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg 0.333mg Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g 0.51g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g 0.84g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.011g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g General tso's chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad General tso's chicken
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
28%
General tso's chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
33%
General tso's chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.446g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.58g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
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. General tso's chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167675/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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