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Caesar salad vs. Table salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between caesar salad and table salt

  • Caesar salad is richer than table salt in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for table salt is 1665% higher.
  • Table salt contains less saturated fat.
  • Table salt has a lower glycemic index than caesar salad.

Food types used in this article are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Salt, table.

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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 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +870.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2025%
Contains more IronIron +609.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +320%
Contains more ZincZinc +1510%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +221%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31300%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +21595%
Contains more OtherOther +4478%

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 Table salt
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Table salt DV% diff.
Sodium 454mg 38758mg 1665%
Selenium 31.4µg 0.1µg 57%
Phosphorus 231mg 0mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0mg 31%
Protein 13.39g 0g 27%
Iron 2.34mg 0.33mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0mg 23%
Calcium 233mg 24mg 21%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.206g 0g 19%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg 17%
Fats 9.54g 0g 15%
Zinc 1.61mg 0.1mg 14%
Calories 265kcal 0kcal 13%
Carbs 31.5g 0g 11%
Copper 0.126mg 0.03mg 11%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0g 10%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.1mg 10%
Vitamin A 78µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0mg 9%
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Magnesium 28mg 1mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 0g 6%
Potassium 170mg 8mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0mg 4%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.02g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0mg 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 Table salt
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
0%
Table salt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
510%
Table salt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.206g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 38304mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.