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Caesar salad vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between caesar salad and pepperoni

  • Caesar salad is richer in calcium, iron, and phosphorus, yet pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pepperoni is 68% higher.
  • Caesar salad contains 12 times more calcium than pepperoni. Caesar salad contains 233mg of calcium, while pepperoni contains 19mg.
  • Caesar salad contains less sodium.
  • Pepperoni 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 Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.

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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 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1126.3%
Contains more IronIron +75.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +234.6%
~equal in Selenium ~29µg

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% 0% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +225%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~5.8µg

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
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2569.5%
Contains more WaterWater +52%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.8%
Contains more FatsFats +385.1%
Contains more OtherOther +117.4%

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
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +772.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +205.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 4.206g 17.708g 61%
Fats 9.54g 46.28g 57%
Sodium 454mg 1582mg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 20.77g 46%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 1.3µg 38%
Manganese 0.321mg 1.074mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 28%
Cholesterol 24mg 97mg 24%
Calcium 233mg 19mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 4.458g 20%
Iron 2.34mg 1.33mg 13%
Protein 13.39g 19.25g 12%
Calories 265kcal 504kcal 12%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 4.987mg 11%
Carbs 31.5g 1.18g 10%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Phosphorus 231mg 158mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.93mg 10%
Vitamin A 78µg 0µg 9%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.271mg 9%
Zinc 1.61mg 2.44mg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Copper 0.126mg 0.091mg 4%
Selenium 31.4µg 29µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.257mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 1.03mg 3%
Potassium 170mg 274mg 3%
Magnesium 28mg 18mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 0g 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 4.02g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5.8µg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Pepperoni
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
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.502g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $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.

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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/nutrients

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

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