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Caesar salad vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Caesar salad and Mashed potato?

  • Caesar salad has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Zinc than Mashed potato.
  • Caesar salad's daily need coverage for Selenium is 56% higher.
  • Mashed potato has 25 times less Vitamin B1 than Caesar salad. Caesar salad has 0.377mg of Vitamin B1, while Mashed potato has 0.015mg.
  • Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Fast foods, potato, mashed types in this comparison.

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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 +1194.4%
Contains more Iron +654.8%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +291.5%
Contains more Zinc +631.8%
Contains more Copper +260%
Contains more Manganese +227.6%
Contains more Selenium +3825%
Contains more Potassium +68.2%
Contains less Sodium -32.6%
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% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +1194.4%
Contains more Iron +654.8%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +291.5%
Contains more Zinc +631.8%
Contains more Copper +260%
Contains more Manganese +227.6%
Contains more Selenium +3825%
Contains more Potassium +68.2%
Contains less Sodium -32.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1880%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +471.4%
Equal in Vitamin K - 5.9
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 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1880%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +471.4%
Equal in Vitamin K - 5.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +711.5%
Contains more Fats +238.3%
Contains more Carbs +115%
Contains more Other +73%
Contains more Water +83.5%
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
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +711.5%
Contains more Fats +238.3%
Contains more Carbs +115%
Contains more Other +73%
Contains more Water +83.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +230.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.342
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +230.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.342

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +109%
Contains more Glucose +390%
Contains more Fructose +465%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +109%
Contains more Glucose +390%
Contains more Fructose +465%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

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 Mashed potato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 13.35g Caesar salad
Protein 13.39g 1.65g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 2.82g Caesar salad
Carbs 31.5g 14.65g Caesar salad
Calories 265kcal 89kcal Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g 12.1g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g 0.2g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.7g 1.3g Caesar salad
Calcium 233mg 18mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 0.31mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 28mg 15mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 59mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 454mg 306mg Mashed potato
Zinc 1.61mg 0.22mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg 0.035mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 0.098mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg 0.8µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 185IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 43µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.42mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.015mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.015mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 1.08mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.07µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5.9µg
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 0mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 4.206g 0.577g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 0.72g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 1.342g Caesar salad
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.629g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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