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Caesar salad vs. Kellogg's Special K — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Caesar salad and Kellogg's Special K

  • Caesar salad is richer in Phosphorus, yet Kellogg's Special K is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Kellogg's Special K is 792% higher.
  • Caesar salad contains 5 times more Phosphorus than Kellogg's Special K. Caesar salad contains 231mg of Phosphorus, while Kellogg's Special K contains 48mg.

Food types used in this article are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K.

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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 8.6% 6.9% 4.7% 1050% 60% 19% 21% 87% 0% 299%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +913%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +381.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +1096.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.8%

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%
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 227% 100% 306% 99% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1486% 2425% 0.25% 968% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5800%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +363.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2408.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +543.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +598.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4750%

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
18% 2% 73% 3% 4%
Protein: 17.79 g
Fats: 1.79 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 4.02 g
Contains more FatsFats +433%
Contains more WaterWater +1346.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +133%
Contains more OtherOther +84.4%

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
36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +693.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +265.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.5%

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 Kellogg's Special K
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Kellogg's Special K Opinion
Calories 265kcal 377kcal Kellogg's Special K
Protein 13.39g 17.79g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 9.54g 1.79g Caesar salad
Vitamin C 0mg 68mg Kellogg's Special K
Net carbs 29.8g 72g Kellogg's Special K
Carbs 31.5g 73.4g Kellogg's Special K
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 0IU 134IU Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 28mg 12mg Caesar salad
Calcium 233mg 23mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 53mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 28mg Kellogg's Special K
Sugar 4.02g 12.69g Caesar salad
Fiber 1.7g 1.4g Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg 0.179mg Kellogg's Special K
Zinc 1.61mg 0.69mg Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 48mg Caesar salad
Sodium 454mg 667mg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 1667IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 78µg 500µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 0.61mg 15.3mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 0µg 3.3µg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg 54.9µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 1.69mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 1.91mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 22.6mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.447mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 6.44mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 19.4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0.1µg Caesar salad
Folate 1290µg Kellogg's Special K
Choline 11mg Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 4.206g 0.4g Kellogg's Special K
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 0.3g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.4g 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
Fructose 1.13g 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 Kellogg's Special K
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
531%
Kellogg's Special K
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
156%
Kellogg's Special K

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.806g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.