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Caesar salad vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Caesar salad and Pizza?

  • Caesar salad has more Selenium, and Vitamin B2 than Pizza.
  • Caesar salad's daily need coverage for Selenium is 21% higher.
  • Pizza has 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Caesar salad. Caesar salad has 0.297mg of Vitamin B2, while Pizza has 0.195mg.
  • Caesar salad is lower in Sodium.

We used LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust types in this comparison.

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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 +23.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -24.1%
Contains more Zinc +20.1%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Selenium +57.8%
Contains more Manganese +12.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.48
Equal in Phosphorus - 216
Equal in Potassium - 172
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 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Calcium +23.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -24.1%
Contains more Zinc +20.1%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Selenium +57.8%
Contains more Manganese +12.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.48
Equal in Phosphorus - 216
Equal in Potassium - 172

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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Pizza
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 358
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.39
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.42
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% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 358
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.39
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.42

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.6%
Contains more Other +11%
Equal in Fats - 9.69
Equal in Carbs - 33.33
Equal in Water - 43.17
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
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Protein +17.6%
Contains more Other +11%
Equal in Fats - 9.69
Equal in Carbs - 33.33
Equal in Water - 43.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.465
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.608
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.465
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.608

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +25.6%
Contains more Fructose +13%
Contains more Maltose +59%
Contains more Galactose +23.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +500%
Equal in Starch - 26.95
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more Glucose +25.6%
Contains more Fructose +13%
Contains more Maltose +59%
Contains more Galactose +23.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +500%
Equal in Starch - 26.95

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 Pizza
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 13.39g 11.39g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 9.69g Pizza
Carbs 31.5g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 265kcal 266kcal Pizza
Starch 25.29g 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1.13g 1g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 3.58g Pizza
Fiber 1.7g 2.3g Pizza
Calcium 233mg 188mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 28mg 24mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 216mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 172mg Pizza
Sodium 454mg 598mg Caesar salad
Zinc 1.61mg 1.34mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg 0.105mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 31.4µg 19.9µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 358IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 69µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.195mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.447mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Pizza
Folate 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 5.9µg 6.7µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.137mg 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.523mg 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.3mg 0.264mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.664mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.36mg 0.355mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 24mg 17mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 4.206g 4.465g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 2.608g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 1.681g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Pizza
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
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.