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Caesar salad vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Caesar salad and Pecan pie

  • Caesar salad has more Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B12, however, Pecan pie has more Manganese, and Copper.
  • Caesar salad's daily need coverage for Selenium is 35% more.
  • Caesar salad has 7 times more Calcium than Pecan pie. Caesar salad has 233mg of Calcium, while Pecan pie has 32mg.
  • Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe.

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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 +628.1%
Contains more Iron +58.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.7%
Contains more Potassium +27.8%
Contains more Zinc +57.8%
Contains more Selenium +161.7%
Contains less Sodium -42.3%
Contains more Copper +67.5%
Contains more Manganese +121.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
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 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Contains more Calcium +628.1%
Contains more Iron +58.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.7%
Contains more Potassium +27.8%
Contains more Zinc +57.8%
Contains more Selenium +161.7%
Contains less Sodium -42.3%
Contains more Copper +67.5%
Contains more Manganese +121.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 26

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 B1 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 357
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.479
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 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 357
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.479

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +173.3%
Contains more Water +122.5%
Contains more Other +81.7%
Contains more Fats +132.7%
Contains more Carbs +65.7%
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
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +173.3%
Contains more Water +122.5%
Contains more Other +81.7%
Contains more Fats +132.7%
Contains more Carbs +65.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +369.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +290.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.989
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +369.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +290.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.989

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 Pecan pie
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Pecan pie Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 52.2g Pecan pie
Protein 13.39g 4.9g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 22.2g Pecan pie
Carbs 31.5g 52.2g Pecan pie
Calories 265kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g Pecan pie
Fiber 1.7g Caesar salad
Calcium 233mg 32mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 1.48mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 28mg 26mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 94mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 133mg Caesar salad
Sodium 454mg 262mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.61mg 1.02mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.321mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 31.4µg 12µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 357IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 82µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 0.61mg Caesar salad
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.188mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.18mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.847mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg Pecan pie
Folate 26µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.17µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.069mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.189mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.223mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg 0.372mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg 0.248mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg 0.125mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.25mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.255mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg 0.116mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 24mg 87mg Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 4.206g 3.989g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 5.71g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Caesar salad Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.217g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.