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Caesar salad vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Caesar salad and Hamburger?

  • Caesar salad is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 43% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Caesar salad is lower.

We used LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +128.4%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.9%
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +47.9%
Contains more Iron +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +32.9%
Contains more Zinc +78.3%
Equal in Sodium - 414
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains more Calcium +128.4%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.9%
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +47.9%
Contains more Iron +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +32.9%
Contains more Zinc +78.3%
Equal in Sodium - 414

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +260%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 13% 0% 0% 95% 69% 61% 27% 0% 0% 50% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +260%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +30.7%
Contains more Other +21.8%
Contains more Protein +27.6%
Contains more Fats +50.5%
Equal in Water - 42.67
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
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Carbs +30.7%
Contains more Other +21.8%
Contains more Protein +27.6%
Contains more Fats +50.5%
Equal in Water - 42.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +284.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.9%
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +284.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +178.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +18.4%
Contains more Fructose +79.6%
Contains more Lactose +85.7%
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
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +178.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +18.4%
Contains more Fructose +79.6%
Contains more Lactose +85.7%

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 Hamburger
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 23.2g Caesar salad
Protein 13.39g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 9.54g 14.36g Hamburger
Carbs 31.5g 24.1g Caesar salad
Calories 265kcal 295kcal Hamburger
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 4.02g 4.15g Caesar salad
Fiber 1.7g 0.9g Caesar salad
Calcium 233mg 102mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Magnesium 28mg 20mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 136mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 226mg Hamburger
Sodium 454mg 414mg Hamburger
Zinc 1.61mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Copper 0.126mg 0.091mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 0.217mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 0IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 0µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.217mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.25mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.31mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.203mg Hamburger
Folate 56µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 5.9µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.393mg 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.137mg 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 0.523mg 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.3mg 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.677mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.36mg 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 24mg 47mg Caesar salad
Trans Fat 0.814g Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 4.206g 5.096g Caesar salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.38g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Hamburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Caesar salad
42%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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

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.