Caesar salad vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between caesar salad and nachos
- Caesar salad is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2, yet nachos are higher in vitamin E and vitamin K.
- Caesar salad covers your daily selenium needs 41% more than nachos.
- Caesar salad contains 6 times more vitamin B12 than nachos. While caesar salad contains 0.4µg of vitamin B12, nachos contain only 0.07µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in nachos is lower.
- The glycemic index of caesar salad is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +269.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +212% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +71.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +265.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +112.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1460% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +206.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +123.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +413.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +471.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +568.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +227.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 31.4µg | 8.6µg | 41% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.38g | 14.02g | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.461g | 5.04g | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 0.61mg | 4.08mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.377mg | 0.123mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.34mg | 0.75mg | 20% |
| Protein | 13.39g | 4.32g | 18% |
| Fats | 9.54g | 21.5g | 18% |
| Calcium | 233mg | 63mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.237mg | 0.63mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4µg | 0.07µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.297mg | 0.133mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 19.3µg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 4.206g | 2.173g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 78µg | 5µg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.126mg | 0.064mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.86mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 3mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 362mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 454mg | 313mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.321mg | 0.187mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 3.2g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 231mg | 198mg | 5% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 265kcal | 343kcal | 4% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 42mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.447mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 0g | 1% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 34.91g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Starch | 25.29g | 28.33g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.02g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.15mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.393mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.547mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.137mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.3mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.717mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.7mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.36mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.155g | 0.617g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.032g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.39 g
Fats:
9.54 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
43.39 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +210% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +125.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.461 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +489.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +245% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +12% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +2228.6% |
