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Caesar salad vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Caesar salad and Pupusas?

  • Caesar salad is richer than Pupusas in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Caesar salad's daily need coverage for Selenium is 25% more.
  • Caesar salad has 8 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pupusas. While Caesar salad has 78µg of Vitamin A RAE, Pupusas have only 10µg.

We used LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) types 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.
Contains more Calcium +375.5%
Contains more Iron +131.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.6%
Contains more Copper +93.8%
Contains more Manganese +101.9%
Contains more Selenium +76.4%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Equal in Sodium - 426
Equal in Zinc - 1.62
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 15% 38% 28% 70% 23% 56% 45% 22% 21% 98%
Contains more Calcium +375.5%
Contains more Iron +131.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.6%
Contains more Copper +93.8%
Contains more Manganese +101.9%
Contains more Selenium +76.4%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Equal in Sodium - 426
Equal in Zinc - 1.62

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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Contains more Vitamin A +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +436.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.2%
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 6% 7% 21% 1% 21% 21% 45% 39% 54% 3% 35% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +436.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.3%
Contains more Carbs +36.8%
Contains more Other +13.5%
Contains more Water +22.4%
Equal in Fats - 10.43
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
12% 10% 23% 53% 2%
Protein: 11.51 g
Fats: 10.43 g
Carbs: 23.02 g
Water: 53.12 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more Protein +16.3%
Contains more Carbs +36.8%
Contains more Other +13.5%
Contains more Water +22.4%
Equal in Fats - 10.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.9%
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +33.2%
Contains more Glucose +188.2%
Contains more Fructose +242.4%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +328.2%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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
93% 2% 2%
Starch: 18.98 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.34 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.39 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +33.2%
Contains more Glucose +188.2%
Contains more Fructose +242.4%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +328.2%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Pupusas Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 20.42g Caesar salad
Protein 13.39g 11.51g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 10.43g Pupusas
Carbs 31.5g 23.02g Caesar salad
Calories 265kcal 232kcal Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g 18.98g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g 0.33g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 1.45g Pupusas
Fiber 1.7g 2.6g Pupusas
Calcium 233mg 49mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 1.01mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 28mg 38mg Pupusas
Phosphorus 231mg 162mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 255mg Pupusas
Sodium 454mg 426mg Pupusas
Zinc 1.61mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Copper 0.126mg 0.065mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 0.159mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg 17.8µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 84IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 10µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.35mg Caesar salad
Vitamin D 0IU 28IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.083mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.087mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 2.373mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.23mg Pupusas
Folate 4µg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.28µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg 1.1µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.121mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.456mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg 0.976mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.3mg 0.268mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.463mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.531mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg 0.354mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 24mg 29mg Caesar salad
Trans Fat 0.083g Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 4.206g 3.166g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 3.964g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 2.205g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g 0.087g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Pupusas
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
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pupusas
Pupusas contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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 ($)
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. Pupusas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167663/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.