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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% 22% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Gratin
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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% 16% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +36.4%
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 Opinion
Calories 265kcal 132kcal Caesar salad
Protein 13.39g 5.06g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 7.59g Caesar salad
Vitamin C 0mg 9.9mg Gratin
Net carbs 29.8g 9.47g Caesar salad
Carbs 31.5g 11.27g Caesar salad
Cholesterol 24mg 23mg Gratin
Magnesium 28mg 20mg Caesar salad
Calcium 233mg 119mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 396mg Gratin
Iron 2.34mg 0.64mg Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g Gratin
Fiber 1.7g 1.8g Gratin
Copper 0.126mg 0.16mg Gratin
Zinc 1.61mg 0.69mg Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 113mg Caesar salad
Sodium 454mg 433mg Gratin
Vitamin A 360IU 264IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A 78µg 64µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 0.161mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg 2.7µg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.064mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.116mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.993mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.387mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.174mg Gratin
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg Caesar salad
Folate 11µg Gratin
Saturated Fat 4.206g 4.733g Caesar salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 2.149g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.276g Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.07mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.192mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.284mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg 0.443mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg 0.381mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg 0.117mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.254mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.325mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg 0.151mg Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

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.