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Caesar salad vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between caesar salad and margarine

  • Caesar salad is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, calcium, and vitamin B3, yet margarine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for margarine is 73% higher.
  • Caesar salad contains less saturated fat.
  • Margarine has a lower glycemic index than caesar salad.

Food types used in this article are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.

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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 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +833.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +844.4%
Contains more IronIron +3800%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4520%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%

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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3670%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +702.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13973.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +950%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1375.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1476.3%
~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
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +8268.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4400%
Contains more WaterWater +162.7%
Contains more OtherOther +14.1%
Contains more FatsFats +746%

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
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1533.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1563.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Margarine DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 24.302g 152%
Fats 9.54g 80.71g 109%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 38.877g 91%
Vitamin A 78µg 819µg 82%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 93µg 73%
Selenium 31.4µg 0µg 57%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 9mg 56%
Saturated fat 4.206g 15.189g 50%
Phosphorus 231mg 5mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.01mg 31%
Iron 2.34mg 0.06mg 29%
Protein 13.39g 0.16g 26%
Calories 265kcal 717kcal 23%
Calcium 233mg 3mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.037mg 20%
Sodium 454mg 2mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.023mg 20%
Zinc 1.61mg 0mg 15%
Copper 0.126mg 0mg 14%
Manganese 0.321mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.1µg 13%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Carbs 31.5g 0.7g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 9%
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Magnesium 28mg 3mg 6%
Potassium 170mg 18mg 4%
Choline 12.4mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 29.8g 0.7g N/A
Sugar 4.02g 0g N/A
Folate 1µg 0%
Trans fat 14.89g 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 - ALA 0.155g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 452mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.983g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.