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Caesar salad vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between caesar salad and ice cream sandwich

  • Caesar salad is higher in selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3, yet ice cream sandwich is higher in copper.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily selenium needs 51% more than ice cream sandwich.
  • Caesar salad contains 9 times more iron than ice cream sandwich. While caesar salad contains 2.34mg of iron, ice cream sandwich contains only 0.26mg.
  • The amount of sodium in ice cream sandwich is lower.
  • The glycemic index of caesar salad is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Ice cream sandwich.

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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 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.8%
Contains more IronIron +800%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +912.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg

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% 29% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +239.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +212.1%
Contains more FatsFats +11.3%
Contains more OtherOther +98.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.9%
Contains more WaterWater +12.7%

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
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.5%

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 Ice cream sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Ice cream sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 31.4µg 3.1µg 51%
Iron 2.34mg 0.26mg 26%
Phosphorus 231mg 72mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.111mg 22%
Protein 13.39g 4.29g 18%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.05µg 15%
Calcium 233mg 86mg 15%
Copper 0.126mg 0.254mg 14%
Sodium 454mg 129mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.146mg 12%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 1.566mg 10%
Folate 34µg 9%
Saturated fat 4.206g 2.317g 9%
Zinc 1.61mg 0.6mg 9%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 2.272g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.209mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 1.3µg 4%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.381mg 3%
Potassium 170mg 115mg 2%
Carbs 31.5g 37.14g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 2.661g 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Caffeine 4mg 1%
Calories 265kcal 237kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.4mg 1%
Cholesterol 24mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin A 78µg 86µg 1%
Fats 9.54g 8.57g 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 37.14g N/A
Magnesium 28mg 29mg 0%
Sugar 4.02g 18.57g 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 - EPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 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 Ice cream sandwich
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%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.889g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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
  2. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.