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Caesar salad vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between caesar salad and mixed nuts

  • Caesar salad is richer in vitamin B12, yet mixed nuts are richer in copper, manganese, vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for mixed nuts is 87% higher.
  • Mixed nuts contain less sodium.
  • Mixed nuts have a lower glycemic index than caesar salad.

Food types used in this article are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +99.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +717.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +271.8%
Contains more IronIron +11.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +619.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +108.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +535.5%
~equal in Selenium ~33.9µg

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% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +99.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1182%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +155%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~5.7µg

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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1986.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.7%
Contains more FatsFats +465.5%
Contains more OtherOther +32.1%

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1097%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +900.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +502.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 14.612g 88%
Copper 0.126mg 0.907mg 87%
Manganese 0.321mg 2.04mg 75%
Fats 9.54g 53.95g 68%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 28.488g 65%
Magnesium 28mg 229mg 48%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 7.82mg 48%
Phosphorus 231mg 456mg 32%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 7.709mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 27%
Folate 83µg 21%
Fiber 1.7g 7g 21%
Saturated fat 4.206g 8.711g 20%
Sodium 454mg 5mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg 17%
Calories 265kcal 607kcal 17%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.189mg 16%
Zinc 1.61mg 3.36mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 1.14mg 14%
Potassium 170mg 632mg 14%
Protein 13.39g 20.04g 13%
Calcium 233mg 117mg 12%
Starch 25.29g 4.2g 9%
Vitamin A 78µg 0µg 9%
Choline 52mg 9%
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.196mg 8%
Selenium 31.4µg 33.9µg 5%
Carbs 31.5g 21.05g 3%
Iron 2.34mg 2.61mg 3%
Fructose 1.13g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 4.02g 4.15g N/A
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5.7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 449mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.505g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/nutrients

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

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