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Caesar salad vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between caesar salad and gratin

  • Caesar salad has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, calcium, and zinc; however, gratin is richer in vitamin C.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily selenium needs 52% more than gratin.

Specific food types used in this comparison are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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%
Gratin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +95.8%
Contains more IronIron +265.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +99.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1063%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +27%
~equal in Sodium ~433mg

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%
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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 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +489.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +226%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +164.6%
Contains more FatsFats +25.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +179.5%
Contains more WaterWater +70.5%
~equal in Other ~2.08g

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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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +429.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.149g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Gratin DV% diff.
Selenium 31.4µg 2.7µg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.064mg 26%
Iron 2.34mg 0.64mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg 17%
Protein 13.39g 5.06g 17%
Phosphorus 231mg 113mg 17%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.993mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.116mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 9.9mg 11%
Calcium 233mg 119mg 11%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.276g 8%
Zinc 1.61mg 0.69mg 8%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.161mg 7%
Calories 265kcal 132kcal 7%
Potassium 170mg 396mg 7%
Carbs 31.5g 11.27g 7%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Copper 0.126mg 0.16mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Fats 9.54g 7.59g 3%
Folate 11µg 3%
Saturated fat 4.206g 4.733g 2%
Vitamin A 78µg 64µg 2%
Magnesium 28mg 20mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Sodium 454mg 433mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 2.149g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.387mg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 9.47g N/A
Cholesterol 24mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 4.02g N/A
Fiber 1.7g 1.8g 0%
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.254mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.151mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Gratin
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
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.527g)
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
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
  2. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.