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Caesar salad vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caesar salad and Pretzels different?

  • Caesar salad is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Pretzels are richer in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Pretzels is 64% higher.
  • Pretzels have less Saturated Fat.

LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted are the varieties 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 25% 11% 13% 63% 88% 23% 48% 224% 233% 32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +547.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.4%
Contains more IronIron +40.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +441.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +457.3%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 23% 36% 17% 27% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +197%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.1%
Contains more FatsFats +172.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1214.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +151.4%
Contains more OtherOther +124.8%

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
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.22 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +75%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Pretzels Opinion
Calories 265kcal 381kcal Pretzels
Protein 13.39g 9.1g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 3.5g Caesar salad
Net carbs 29.8g 76.4g Pretzels
Carbs 31.5g 79.2g Pretzels
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg Pretzels
Magnesium 28mg 35mg Pretzels
Calcium 233mg 36mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 146mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 1.67mg Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g Pretzels
Fiber 1.7g 2.8g Pretzels
Copper 0.126mg 0.264mg Pretzels
Zinc 1.61mg 0.85mg Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 113mg Caesar salad
Sodium 454mg 1715mg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 0IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A 78µg 0µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 1.789mg Pretzels
Selenium 31.4µg 5.8µg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.18mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.1mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 1.92mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.288mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.116mg Pretzels
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg Caesar salad
Folate 83µg Pretzels
Saturated Fat 4.206g 0.75g Pretzels
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 1.36g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 1.22g Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.109mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.259mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.345mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg 0.636mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg 0.221mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg 0.164mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.453mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.392mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg 0.201mg Caesar salad
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 Pretzels
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
16%
Pretzels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
76%
Pretzels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.456g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1261mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/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.