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Caesar salad vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Caesar salad and Plantain chips

  • Caesar salad is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, yet Plantain chips are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Caesar salad is 56% higher.
  • Caesar salad contains 26 times more Calcium than Plantain chips. Caesar salad contains 233mg of Calcium, while Plantain chips contain 9mg.
  • Caesar salad contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.

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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 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2488.9%
Contains more IronIron +141.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +335.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +196.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7750%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +153.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +362.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.5%

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% 22% 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 107% 83% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +642.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +303.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +285%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +726.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +146.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +384.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

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% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +487.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1976.1%
Contains more FatsFats +210.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +102.7%
~equal in Other ~2.2g

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
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +136.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +703.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +100.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Plantain chips Opinion
Calories 265kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Protein 13.39g 2.28g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 29.59g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 0mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 29.8g 60.34g Plantain chips
Carbs 31.5g 63.84g Plantain chips
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg Plantain chips
Magnesium 28mg 71mg Plantain chips
Calcium 233mg 9mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 786mg Plantain chips
Iron 2.34mg 0.97mg Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 1.7g 3.5g Plantain chips
Copper 0.126mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Zinc 1.61mg 0.37mg Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 231mg 78mg Caesar salad
Sodium 454mg 202mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 360IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 78µg 69µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.321mg 0.276mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.065mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.04mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.802mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 4.206g 8.337g Caesar salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 11.739g Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g 0.078g Caesar salad
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Plantain chips
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
46%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.131g)
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 ($)

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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/nutrients

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

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