Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Caesar salad vs. Piña colada — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between caesar salad and piña colada

  • Caesar salad is richer than piña colada in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for caesar salad is 56% higher.
  • Piña colada contains less sodium.
  • Piña colada 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 Alcoholic beverage, pina colada, prepared-from-recipe.

Infographic

Caesar salad vs Piña colada infographic
Infographic link

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 5.7% 2.4% 6.3% 7.9% 26% 3.5% 3% 0.78% 69% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2812.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.4%
Contains more IronIron +1014.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1138.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4385.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64.5%

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 16% 0% 0.4% 0% 7.3% 3.9% 2.2% 3.7% 10% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2950%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1647.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2643.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +632.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5800%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
2% 23% 65% 10%
Protein: 0.42 g
Fats: 1.88 g
Carbs: 22.66 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 10.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3088.1%
Contains more FatsFats +407.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39%
Contains more WaterWater +49.8%
Contains more OtherOther +361%

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
93% 5% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.636 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2802.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4327.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Piña colada DV% diff.
Selenium 31.4µg 0.7µg 56%
Phosphorus 231mg 7mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.029mg 29%
Iron 2.34mg 0.21mg 27%
Protein 13.39g 0.42g 26%
Calcium 233mg 8mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.017mg 22%
Sodium 454mg 6mg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.118mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg 17%
Zinc 1.61mg 0.13mg 13%
Saturated fat 4.206g 1.636g 12%
Fats 9.54g 1.88g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.033g 10%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.528mg 9%
Vitamin A 78µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.061mg 8%
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 0.082g 6%
Fiber 1.7g 0.3g 6%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0.1µg 5%
Calories 265kcal 174kcal 5%
Magnesium 28mg 8mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.9mg 5%
Copper 0.126mg 0.079mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.02mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 3%
Potassium 170mg 71mg 3%
Folate 12µg 3%
Carbs 31.5g 22.66g 3%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 22.36g N/A
Sugar 4.02g 22.33g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Piña colada
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
4%
Piña colada
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
13%
Piña colada

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Piña colada
Piña colada is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Piña colada
Piña colada contains less Sodium (difference - 448mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Piña colada
Piña colada is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Piña colada
Piña colada is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.31g)
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?
?
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. Piña colada - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168752/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.