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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 for caesar salad is 46% higher.
  • Tamale contains less saturated fat.
  • Caesar salad has a lower glycemic index than tamale.

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% 26% 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 DV% diff.
Selenium 31.4µg 6µg 46%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.05mg 27%
Calcium 233mg 29mg 20%
Phosphorus 231mg 99mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.08mg 17%
Protein 13.39g 6.28g 14%
Iron 2.34mg 1.22mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 11%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 1.59mg 10%
Vitamin A 78µg 0µg 9%
Saturated fat 4.206g 2.396g 8%
Copper 0.126mg 0.063mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.54µg 6%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.174mg 6%
Calories 265kcal 153kcal 6%
Fiber 1.7g 3.1g 6%
Starch 25.29g 12.27g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.688g 5%
Fats 9.54g 6.12g 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.205mg 5%
Carbs 31.5g 18.12g 4%
Folate 15µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0mg 4%
Cholesterol 24mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 0.17g 1%
Potassium 170mg 131mg 1%
Zinc 1.61mg 1.48mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 2.739g 1%
Sodium 454mg 427mg 1%
Magnesium 28mg 22mg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 15.02g N/A
Sugar 4.02g 0.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.196mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g 0.029g N/A

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.

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