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Caesar salad vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between caesar salad and minestrone?

  • Caesar salad is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and zinc, yet minestrone is higher in vitamin A.
  • Caesar salad's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 30% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in minestrone is lower.

We used LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 4.2% 11% 14% 17% 8.5% 9.9% 33% 20% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +833.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1564.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.8%
Contains more IronIron +515.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +419.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +904.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.1%

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 1.7% 16% 0% 0% 5.5% 4.2% 7.3% 8.4% 9.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1613.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +727.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +656.5%
Contains more FatsFats +817.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +576%
Contains more OtherOther +81.7%
Contains more WaterWater +110.5%

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
23% 30% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.46 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +720.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +217.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.5%

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 Minestrone
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Minestrone DV% diff.
Selenium 31.4µg 57%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.022mg 30%
Phosphorus 231mg 23mg 30%
Iron 2.34mg 0.38mg 25%
Protein 13.39g 1.77g 23%
Calcium 233mg 14mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.018mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.206g 0.23g 18%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.391mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg 17%
Fats 9.54g 1.04g 13%
Zinc 1.61mg 0.31mg 12%
Calories 265kcal 34kcal 12%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Carbs 31.5g 4.66g 9%
Sodium 454mg 254mg 9%
Copper 0.126mg 0.051mg 8%
Cholesterol 24mg 1mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.46g 7%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.152mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.14mg 6%
Magnesium 28mg 3mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 0.29g 5%
Fiber 1.7g 0.4g 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Folate 15µg 4%
Vitamin A 78µg 49µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 3%
Potassium 170mg 130mg 1%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 4.26g N/A
Sugar 4.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.013mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.054mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.076mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.064mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0.074mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.03mg 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 Minestrone
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
5%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.976g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.