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Caesar salad vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between caesar salad and parsley

  • Caesar salad is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B12, yet parsley is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for parsley is 1362% higher.
  • Parsley contains less saturated fat.
  • Parsley 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 Parsley, fresh.

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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 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +298.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +225.9%
Contains more IronIron +165%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.7%

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 443% 140% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +338.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +203.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +439.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +27696.6%
~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
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +350.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1107.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +397.6%
Contains more WaterWater +102.1%
~equal in Other ~2.2g

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
24% 54% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +706.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1078.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Parsley DV% diff.
Vitamin K 5.9µg 1640µg 1362%
Vitamin C 0mg 133mg 148%
Selenium 31.4µg 0.1µg 57%
Iron 2.34mg 6.2mg 48%
Folate 152µg 38%
Vitamin A 78µg 421µg 38%
Phosphorus 231mg 58mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.086mg 24%
Protein 13.39g 2.97g 21%
Saturated fat 4.206g 0.132g 19%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg 17%
Sodium 454mg 56mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.098mg 15%
Fats 9.54g 0.79g 13%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 1.313mg 12%
Calories 265kcal 36kcal 11%
Potassium 170mg 554mg 11%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Calcium 233mg 138mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.124g 9%
Carbs 31.5g 6.33g 8%
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg 8%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.16mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 7%
Fiber 1.7g 3.3g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 0.295g 5%
Zinc 1.61mg 1.07mg 5%
Magnesium 28mg 50mg 5%
Copper 0.126mg 0.149mg 3%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.75mg 1%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 3.03g N/A
Sugar 4.02g 0.85g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.118mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0.204mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0.042mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.145mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.061mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Parsley
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
379%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.