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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.
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 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +628.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.8%
Contains more IronIron +58.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +161.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +121.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +282.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~82µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.479mg
~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
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 ProteinProtein +173.3%
Contains more WaterWater +122.5%
Contains more OtherOther +81.7%
Contains more FatsFats +132.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.7%

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
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +369.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +290.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.989g

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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Pecan pie DV% diff.
Selenium 31.4µg 12µg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 5.71g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 11.181g 22%
Cholesterol 24mg 87mg 21%
Phosphorus 231mg 94mg 20%
Calcium 233mg 32mg 20%
Fats 9.54g 22.2g 19%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.712mg 17%
Protein 13.39g 4.9g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.188mg 16%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.847mg 15%
Iron 2.34mg 1.48mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.17µg 10%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.18mg 9%
Copper 0.126mg 0.211mg 9%
Sodium 454mg 262mg 8%
Folate 26µg 7%
Calories 265kcal 412kcal 7%
Carbs 31.5g 52.2g 7%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Zinc 1.61mg 1.02mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Potassium 170mg 133mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.479mg 1%
Saturated fat 4.206g 3.989g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 29.8g 52.2g N/A
Magnesium 28mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 4.02g N/A
Vitamin A 78µg 82µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A
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 Pecan pie
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
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. 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.