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Caesar salad vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caesar salad and Taffy (candy) different?

  • Caesar salad has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Copper than Taffy (candy).
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Caesar salad is 56% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) has less Sodium.

LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe 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 Calcium +2812.5%
Contains more Iron +23300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +23000%
Contains more Potassium +5566.7%
Contains more Zinc +666.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +4385.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2812.5%
Contains more Iron +23300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +23000%
Contains more Potassium +5566.7%
Contains more Zinc +666.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +4385.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +260%
Contains more Vitamin E +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1246.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161750%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11075%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin K +1866.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 13% 0% 0% 95% 69% 61% 27% 0% 0% 50% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +260%
Contains more Vitamin E +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1246.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161750%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11075%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin K +1866.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +44533.3%
Contains more Fats +186.5%
Contains more Water +794.6%
Contains more Other +847.8%
Contains more Carbs +190.7%
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% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +44533.3%
Contains more Fats +186.5%
Contains more Water +794.6%
Contains more Other +847.8%
Contains more Carbs +190.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +184%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1107.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +184%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1107.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%

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 Taffy (candy)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 13.39g 0.03g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 3.33g Caesar salad
Carbs 31.5g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 265kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 68.48g Caesar salad
Fiber 1.7g 0g Caesar salad
Calcium 233mg 8mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 0.01mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 28mg 0mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 1mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 3mg Caesar salad
Sodium 454mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 1.61mg 0.21mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg 0mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 0mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg 0.7µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 100IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 27µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.09mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.028mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.012mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.002mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.004mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.01µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0.3µg Caesar salad
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
Cholesterol 24mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 4.206g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 0.838g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.121g Caesar salad
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g 0.013g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Taffy (candy)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Caesar salad
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.157g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.