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Caesar salad vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Caesar salad and Spanish rice

  • Caesar salad is richer than Spanish rice in Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Caesar salad is 44% higher.
  • Caesar salad contains 13 times more Vitamin A than Spanish rice. Caesar salad contains 78µg of Vitamin A, while Spanish rice contains 6µg.
  • Spanish rice contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice.

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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 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1065%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.6%
Contains more IronIron +103.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +235.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +305.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +324.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.5%

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 0.33% 6% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +260%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +301.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +120.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.6mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.415mg

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
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +308.2%
Contains more FatsFats +80.3%
Contains more OtherOther +26%
Contains more WaterWater +34.9%
~equal in Carbs ~31.16g

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
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.317 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +57.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.6%

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
95% 2%
Starch: 27.55 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.5 g
Fructose: 0.42 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +96%
Contains more FructoseFructose +169%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~27.55g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Spanish rice Opinion
Calories 265kcal 185kcal Caesar salad
Protein 13.39g 3.28g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 5.29g Caesar salad
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Spanish rice
Net carbs 29.8g 29.96g Spanish rice
Carbs 31.5g 31.16g Caesar salad
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg Spanish rice
Magnesium 28mg 13mg Caesar salad
Calcium 233mg 20mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 116mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 1.15mg Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 1.3g Spanish rice
Fiber 1.7g 1.2g Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg 0.065mg Caesar salad
Zinc 1.61mg 0.48mg Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g 27.55g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 231mg 57mg Caesar salad
Sodium 454mg 528mg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 100IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A 78µg 6µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.6mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 0.39mg Spanish rice
Selenium 31.4µg 7.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.183mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.074mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 2.378mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.415mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.082mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.08µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg 13µg Spanish rice
Folate 50µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g Caesar salad
Choline 9.1mg Spanish rice
Saturated Fat 4.206g 1.005g Spanish rice
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 1.511g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 2.317g Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.044mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.098mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.109mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg 0.24mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg 0.131mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg 0.071mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 153mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.7mg 0.137mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg 0.071mg Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g 0.42g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g 0.238g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g Spanish rice

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Caesar salad Spanish rice
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
20%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.201g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/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.