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Caesar salad vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between caesar salad and lentil?

  • Caesar salad is higher in selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3, yet lentil is higher in fiber and copper.
  • Caesar salad's daily need coverage for selenium is 52% more.
  • The amount of sodium in lentil is lower.
  • The glycemic index of lentil is lower.

We used LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
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%
Lentil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 33% 125% 84% 35% 77% 0.26% 64% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1126.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1021.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.1%
Contains more IronIron +42.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +99.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.9%

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%
Lentil
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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 5% 0% 2.2% 0% 42% 17% 20% 38% 41% 0% 4.3% 136% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +306.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +205.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.7%
~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
Lentil
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9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2410.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.5%
Contains more OtherOther +162.7%
Contains more WaterWater +60.5%

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
Lentil
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18% 22% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3618.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +734.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

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 Lentil
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Lentil DV% diff.
Selenium 31.4µg 2.8µg 52%
Folate 181µg 45%
Fiber 1.7g 7.9g 25%
Calcium 233mg 19mg 21%
Sodium 454mg 2mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.206g 0.053g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.073mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.169mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 1.06mg 14%
Copper 0.126mg 0.251mg 14%
Fats 9.54g 0.38g 14%
Iron 2.34mg 3.33mg 12%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.175g 9%
Protein 13.39g 9.02g 9%
Vitamin A 78µg 0µg 9%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.494mg 8%
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg 8%
Calories 265kcal 116kcal 7%
Phosphorus 231mg 180mg 7%
Choline 32.7mg 6%
Potassium 170mg 369mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 0.064g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.638mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 1.7µg 4%
Carbs 31.5g 20.13g 4%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.11mg 3%
Zinc 1.61mg 1.27mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Magnesium 28mg 36mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 12.23g N/A
Sugar 4.02g 1.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.323mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.39mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0.654mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.63mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0.077mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0.448mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.254mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Lentil
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
25%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 452mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.153g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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.
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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.