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Caesar salad vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between caesar salad and gingerbread

  • Caesar salad has more selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3; however, gingerbread is higher in manganese and magnesium.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily need for selenium, 27% more than gingerbread.
  • Caesar salad has 7 times more vitamin B12 than gingerbread. While caesar salad has 0.4µg of vitamin B12, gingerbread has only 0.06µg.
  • The glycemic index of gingerbread is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +228.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +312.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +327.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.2%
Contains more IronIron +23.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +112.8%

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +243.3%
Contains more WaterWater +55%
Contains more FatsFats +71.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.2%
Contains more OtherOther +14.7%

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +199.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +188.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.122g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Gingerbread DV% diff.
Selenium 31.4µg 16.3µg 27%
Phosphorus 231mg 54mg 25%
Protein 13.39g 3.9g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 4.216g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.19mg 16%
Calcium 233mg 71mg 16%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.683mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.06µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 7.124g 12%
Fats 9.54g 16.4g 11%
Zinc 1.61mg 0.39mg 11%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.162mg 10%
Magnesium 28mg 70mg 10%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 1.738mg 9%
Copper 0.126mg 0.195mg 8%
Potassium 170mg 439mg 8%
Folate 33µg 8%
Vitamin A 78µg 14µg 7%
Iron 2.34mg 2.88mg 7%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Sodium 454mg 327mg 6%
Carbs 31.5g 49.2g 6%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Calories 265kcal 356kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Cholesterol 24mg 32mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.375mg 1%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 29.8g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 4.02g N/A
Saturated fat 4.206g 4.122g 0%
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
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 Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.084000000000001g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.