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Caesar salad vs. Scrambled egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between caesar salad and scrambled egg

  • Caesar salad is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, calcium, selenium, and manganese, yet scrambled egg is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Scrambled egg covers your daily cholesterol needs 134% more than caesar salad.
  • Caesar salad contains 15 times more vitamin B3 than scrambled egg. While caesar salad contains 3.237mg of vitamin B3, scrambled egg contains only 0.21mg.
  • The amount of sodium in scrambled egg is lower.
  • The glycemic index of scrambled egg is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Fast foods, egg, scrambled.

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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 10% 17% 13% 97% 22% 45% 104% 24% 5.6% 123%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +308.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +646.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.6%
Contains more IronIron +10.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.8%
~equal in Zinc ~1.66mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~242mg

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 11% 59% 19% 17% 20% 120% 3.9% 56% 44% 126% 23% 22% 99%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +371.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1441.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +52.5%

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
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1414.4%
Contains more OtherOther +81.7%
Contains more FatsFats +69.6%
Contains more WaterWater +53.7%
~equal in Protein ~13.84g

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
44% 42% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.153 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.969 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +147.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.8%

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 Scrambled egg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Scrambled egg DV% diff.
Cholesterol 24mg 426mg 134%
Choline 180.6mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.08mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 1.01µg 25%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.21mg 19%
Calcium 233mg 57mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.52mg 17%
Selenium 31.4µg 22.5µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 15%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.043mg 12%
Sodium 454mg 187mg 12%
Vitamin A 78µg 176µg 11%
Carbs 31.5g 2.08g 10%
Fats 9.54g 16.18g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.94mg 10%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 5.889g 9%
Saturated fat 4.206g 6.153g 9%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Copper 0.126mg 0.067mg 7%
Folate 29µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 46IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 9µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 1.969g 3%
Calories 265kcal 212kcal 3%
Iron 2.34mg 2.59mg 3%
Magnesium 28mg 14mg 3%
Phosphorus 231mg 242mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.96mg 2%
Protein 13.39g 13.84g 1%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Potassium 170mg 147mg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 2.08g N/A
Sugar 4.02g 1.64g N/A
Zinc 1.61mg 1.66mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.836mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 1.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.913mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0.427mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.75mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0.96mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.325mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Scrambled egg
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
48%
Scrambled egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
46%
Scrambled egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 402mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.947g)
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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/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.