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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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +170.9%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.8%
Contains more Potassium +47.8%
Contains more Zinc +168.3%
Contains more Selenium +912.9%
Contains less Sodium -71.6%
Contains more Copper +101.6%
Contains more Manganese +18.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 29
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 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
Contains more Calcium +170.9%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.8%
Contains more Potassium +47.8%
Contains more Zinc +168.3%
Contains more Selenium +912.9%
Contains less Sodium -71.6%
Contains more Copper +101.6%
Contains more Manganese +18.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 29

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 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +239.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +353.8%
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 18% 8% 0% 0% 28% 34% 30% 13% 7% 26% 7% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +239.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +353.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +212.1%
Contains more Fats +11.3%
Contains more Other +98.2%
Contains more Carbs +17.9%
Contains more Water +12.7%
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 Protein +212.1%
Contains more Fats +11.3%
Contains more Other +98.2%
Contains more Carbs +17.9%
Contains more Water +12.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.5%
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Ice cream sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 13.39g 4.29g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 8.57g Caesar salad
Carbs 31.5g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 265kcal 237kcal Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 18.57g Caesar salad
Fiber 1.7g 0g Caesar salad
Calcium 233mg 86mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 0.26mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 28mg 29mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 231mg 72mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 115mg Caesar salad
Sodium 454mg 129mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 1.61mg 0.6mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg 0.254mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.321mg 0.381mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 31.4µg 3.1µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 286IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 86µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.4mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.111mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.146mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 1.566mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.209mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.028mg Ice cream sandwich
Folate 34µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.05µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg 1.3µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 24mg 21mg Ice cream sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.206g 2.317g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 2.661g Ice cream sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 2.272g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Caesar salad Ice cream sandwich
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
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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 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. 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.