Caesar salad vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are caesar salad and taco different?
- Caesar salad is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, iron, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, taco is richer in vitamin B12, fiber, and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for caesar salad is 40% higher.
- Caesar salad contains 8 times more vitamin B1 than taco. While caesar salad contains 0.377mg of vitamin B1, taco contains only 0.05mg.
- Taco has a lower glycemic index (39) than caesar salad (50).
LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell are the varieties used 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 CalciumCalcium | +161.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +241.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +290% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +654% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +395% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +96.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +132.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +159.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.39 g
Fats:
9.54 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
43.39 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.461 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +85.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +108.2% |
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Saturated fat
~4.384g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +71.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +390% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +276.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 31.4µg | 9.2µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.377mg | 0.05mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4µg | 0.93µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.297mg | 0.06mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.34mg | 1.19mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 233mg | 89mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.461g | 3.042g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.237mg | 1.65mg | 10% |
| Protein | 13.39g | 8.86g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 3.9g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.447mg | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 231mg | 178mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 15.3µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 7% | |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 78µg | 20µg | 6% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.126mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.38g | 4.411g | 5% |
| Fats | 9.54g | 12.7g | 5% |
| Starch | 25.29g | 14.78g | 4% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 19.85g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.321mg | 0.249mg | 3% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 226kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 454mg | 397mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 1.75mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 209mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 4.206g | 4.384g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.02g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.61mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.393mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.137mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.717mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.7mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.36mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.155g | 0.166g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.178g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.