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

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How are Caesar salad and Potato chips different?

  • Caesar salad is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, while Potato chips is higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Potato chips covers your daily need of Vitamin E 57% more than Caesar salad.
  • Potato chips is lower in Sodium.

LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types were used in this article.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +870.8%
Contains more IronIron +43.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +287.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +139.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +650%
Contains more CopperCopper +142.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.1%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1393.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +274.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2183.7%
Contains more FatsFats +262.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67.9%
Contains more OtherOther +65.1%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +313.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +733%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Potato chips Opinion
Calories 265kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Protein 13.39g 7g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 34.6g Potato chips
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Net carbs 29.8g 48.1g Potato chips
Carbs 31.5g 52.9g Potato chips
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg Potato chips
Magnesium 28mg 67mg Potato chips
Calcium 233mg 24mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 1275mg Potato chips
Iron 2.34mg 1.63mg Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 1.7g 4.8g Potato chips
Copper 0.126mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.61mg 1.09mg Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 165mg Caesar salad
Sodium 454mg 8mg Potato chips
Vitamin A 360IU 0IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A 78µg 0µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.321mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 31.4µg 8.1µg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.167mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.197mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.402mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.66mg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Folate 45µg Potato chips
Choline 37.5mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 4.206g 10.96g Caesar salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 12.17g Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.108mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.253mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.283mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg 0.419mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg 0.424mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg 0.11mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.31mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.392mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg 153mg Potato chips
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Potato 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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 446mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.754g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.