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Caesar salad vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caesar salad and Jerky different?

  • Caesar salad is higher in Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B1, however, Jerky is richer in Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Jerky is 71% higher.
  • Caesar salad contains 12 times more Calcium than Jerky. While Caesar salad contains 233mg of Calcium, Jerky contains only 20mg.
  • Caesar salad has less Saturated Fat.

LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed are the varieties used 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 +1065%
Contains less Sodium -78.2%
Contains more Manganese +189.2%
Contains more Selenium +193.5%
Contains more Iron +131.6%
Contains more Magnesium +82.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Potassium +251.2%
Contains more Zinc +403.7%
Contains more Copper +80.2%
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 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +1065%
Contains less Sodium -78.2%
Contains more Manganese +189.2%
Contains more Selenium +193.5%
Contains more Iron +131.6%
Contains more Magnesium +82.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Potassium +251.2%
Contains more Zinc +403.7%
Contains more Copper +80.2%

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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Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +147.5%
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% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +147.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +186.4%
Contains more Water +85.7%
Contains more Protein +147.9%
Contains more Fats +168.3%
Contains more Other +213.8%
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
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Carbs +186.4%
Contains more Water +85.7%
Contains more Protein +147.9%
Contains more Fats +168.3%
Contains more Other +213.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +375%
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +375%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 9.2g Caesar salad
Protein 13.39g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 9.54g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 31.5g 11g Caesar salad
Calories 265kcal 410kcal Jerky
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 9g Caesar salad
Fiber 1.7g 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 233mg 20mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 28mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 231mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 170mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 454mg 2081mg Caesar salad
Zinc 1.61mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.126mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.321mg 0.111mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg 10.7µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 0IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 0µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.49mg Caesar salad
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.154mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.142mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 1.732mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.163mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2.3µg 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 48mg Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 4.206g 10.85g Caesar salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 1.011g 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 Jerky
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
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1627mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.644g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.