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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 from 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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +1126.3%
Contains more Iron +75.9%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains less Sodium -71.3%
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +61.2%
Contains more Zinc +51.6%
Contains more Manganese +234.6%
Equal in Selenium - 29
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 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Calcium +1126.3%
Contains more Iron +75.9%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains less Sodium -71.3%
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +61.2%
Contains more Zinc +51.6%
Contains more Manganese +234.6%
Equal in Selenium - 29

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +225%
Equal in Vitamin K - 5.8
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 0% 21% 39% 0% 68% 60% 94% 56% 84% 4% 163% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +225%
Equal in Vitamin K - 5.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2569.5%
Contains more Water +52%
Contains more Protein +43.8%
Contains more Fats +385.1%
Contains more Other +117.4%
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 Carbs +2569.5%
Contains more Water +52%
Contains more Protein +43.8%
Contains more Fats +385.1%
Contains more Other +117.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +772.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.1%
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +772.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 1.18g Caesar salad
Protein 13.39g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 9.54g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 31.5g 1.18g Caesar salad
Calories 265kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g 0g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 0g Pepperoni
Fiber 1.7g 0g Caesar salad
Calcium 233mg 19mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 1.33mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 28mg 18mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 158mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 274mg Pepperoni
Sodium 454mg 1582mg Caesar salad
Zinc 1.61mg 2.44mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.126mg 0.091mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 31.4µg 29µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 0IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 0µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.271mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.257mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5.8µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.393mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.137mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 0.523mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.3mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.7mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.36mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 24mg 97mg Caesar salad
Trans Fat 1.527g Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 4.206g 17.708g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
50%
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 contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1128mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
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.
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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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