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Caesar salad vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between caesar salad and ginger

  • Ginger has less selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3 than caesar salad.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily need for selenium, 56% more than ginger.
  • Ginger has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of caesar salad is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Ginger root, raw.

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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%
Ginger
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1356.3%
Contains more IronIron +290%
Contains more ZincZinc +373.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +579.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4385.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +144.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%

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%
Ginger
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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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +134.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1408%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +773.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +331.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5800%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Ginger
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +635.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1172%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.3%
Contains more OtherOther +183.1%
Contains more WaterWater +81.8%

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
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1445.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +848.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Ginger DV% diff.
Selenium 31.4µg 0.7µg 56%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.025mg 29%
Phosphorus 231mg 34mg 28%
Protein 13.39g 1.82g 23%
Iron 2.34mg 0.6mg 22%
Calcium 233mg 16mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.034mg 20%
Sodium 454mg 13mg 19%
Saturated fat 4.206g 0.203g 18%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg 17%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.75mg 16%
Fats 9.54g 0.75g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 12%
Zinc 1.61mg 0.34mg 12%
Copper 0.126mg 0.226mg 11%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.154g 9%
Calories 265kcal 80kcal 9%
Vitamin A 78µg 0µg 9%
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg 8%
Potassium 170mg 415mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 0.154g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.203mg 5%
Carbs 31.5g 17.77g 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0.1µg 5%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.229mg 4%
Magnesium 28mg 43mg 4%
Folate 11µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.26mg 2%
Fiber 1.7g 2g 1%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 15.77g N/A
Sugar 4.02g 1.7g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0.074mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.057mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.045mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0.073mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.03mg 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 Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.