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Caesar salad vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Caesar salad and Sesame chicken

  • Caesar salad has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Copper, however, Sesame chicken is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 28% more than Sesame chicken.
  • Sesame chicken has 19 times less Calcium than Caesar salad. Caesar salad has 233mg of Calcium, while Sesame chicken has 12mg.
  • Sesame chicken contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken.

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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 16% 3.6% 18% 41% 17% 25% 56% 63% 11% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1841.7%
Contains more IronIron +114.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +286.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +88%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20%
~equal in Sodium ~482mg

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 3.3% 18% 26% 3% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +842.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +359.3%

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% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.2%
Contains more OtherOther +25.3%
Contains more FatsFats +49.4%
~equal in Protein ~14.33g
~equal in Water ~42.8g

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
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.885 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +49%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +371.3%

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
40% 44% 8% 8%
Starch: 10.7 g
Sucrose: 11.79 g
Glucose: 2.18 g
Fructose: 2.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +136.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +122.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +77.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Sesame chicken Opinion
Calories 265kcal 293kcal Sesame chicken
Protein 13.39g 14.33g Sesame chicken
Fats 9.54g 14.25g Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Sesame chicken
Net carbs 29.8g 26.18g Caesar salad
Carbs 31.5g 26.88g Caesar salad
Cholesterol 24mg 59mg Caesar salad
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Sesame chicken
Magnesium 28mg 22mg Caesar salad
Calcium 233mg 12mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 204mg Sesame chicken
Iron 2.34mg 1.09mg Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 15.98g Caesar salad
Fiber 1.7g 0.7g Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg 0.051mg Caesar salad
Zinc 1.61mg 0.91mg Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g 10.7g Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 130mg Caesar salad
Sodium 454mg 482mg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 293IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 83µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 0.61mg 1.31mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Manganese 0.321mg 0.083mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg 16.7µg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.04mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.225mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 3.96mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.447mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.267mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.25µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg 27.1µg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg Sesame chicken
Trans Fat 0.045g Caesar salad
Choline 73.3mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 4.206g 2.41g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 3.546g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 6.885g Sesame chicken
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 2.01g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.039g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Sesame chicken
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
30%
Sesame chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
34%
Sesame chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.796g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/nutrients

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

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