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Caesar salad vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between caesar salad and ginger ale

  • Ginger ale has less selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12 than caesar salad.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily need for selenium, 57% more than ginger ale.
  • Ginger ale has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of ginger ale is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale.

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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 0.71% 0.9% 0.09% 6.8% 6% 1.4% 0% 0.91% 1.7% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16900%
Contains more IronIron +1200%
Contains more CopperCopper +600%
Contains more ZincZinc +3120%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2369.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%

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.
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~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
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +259.6%
Contains more OtherOther +21700%
Contains more WaterWater +110.3%

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
22% 36% 43%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.9 g
Glucose: 3.1 g
Fructose: 3.7 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +216.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +227.4%

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 Ginger ale
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 ale DV% diff.
Selenium 31.4µg 0.1µg 57%
Phosphorus 231mg 0mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0mg 31%
Iron 2.34mg 0.18mg 27%
Protein 13.39g 0g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0mg 23%
Calcium 233mg 3mg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.206g 0g 19%
Sodium 454mg 7mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg 17%
Fats 9.54g 0g 15%
Zinc 1.61mg 0.05mg 14%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.013mg 13%
Calories 265kcal 34kcal 12%
Copper 0.126mg 0.018mg 12%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0g 10%
Vitamin A 78µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0mg 9%
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg 8%
Carbs 31.5g 8.76g 8%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 0g 6%
Magnesium 28mg 1mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0µg 5%
Potassium 170mg 1mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0mg 4%
Fructose 1.13g 3.7g 3%
Net carbs 29.8g 8.76g N/A
Sugar 4.02g 8.9g 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 Ginger ale
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
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.206g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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 ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.