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Caesar salad vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Caesar salad and Tamale

  • Caesar salad is richer than Tamale in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Caesar salad is 46% higher.
  • Tamale contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Tamales (Navajo).

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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%
Tamale
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 8.7% 12% 46% 21% 40% 42% 56% 23% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +703.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.8%
Contains more IronIron +91.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +84.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +423.3%
~equal in Zinc ~1.48mg
~equal in Sodium ~427mg

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%
Tamale
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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 5.7% 0% 0% 0% 13% 18% 30% 12% 33% 68% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +654%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +271.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +118%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +35%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Tamale
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6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +113.2%
Contains more FatsFats +55.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73.8%
Contains more OtherOther +58%
Contains more WaterWater +56.9%

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
Tamale
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41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +112.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15.1%

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
Tamale
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92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +106.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +366.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +564.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +659.1%
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.
Caesar salad Tamale
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Tamale Opinion
Calories 265kcal 153kcal Caesar salad
Protein 13.39g 6.28g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 6.12g Caesar salad
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Net carbs 29.8g 15.02g Caesar salad
Carbs 31.5g 18.12g Caesar salad
Cholesterol 24mg 17mg Tamale
Magnesium 28mg 22mg Caesar salad
Calcium 233mg 29mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 131mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 1.22mg Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 1.7g 3.1g Tamale
Copper 0.126mg 0.063mg Caesar salad
Zinc 1.61mg 1.48mg Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g 12.27g Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 99mg Caesar salad
Sodium 454mg 427mg Tamale
Vitamin A 360IU 0IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A 78µg 0µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 0.174mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg 6µg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.05mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.08mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 1.59mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.205mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.143mg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 5.9µg Caesar salad
Folate 15µg Tamale
Saturated Fat 4.206g 2.396g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.688g Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.052mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.239mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.271mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg 0.568mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg 0.427mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg 0.15mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.275mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.318mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg 0.196mg Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g 0.17g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g 0.029g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Tamale
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
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/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.