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Caesar salad vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Caesar salad and Taquitos

  • Caesar salad has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Taquitos are higher in Vitamin K.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily need of Selenium 27% more than Taquitos.
  • Caesar salad has 3 times more Vitamin A RAE than Taquitos. While Caesar salad has 78µg of Vitamin A RAE, Taquitos have only 30µg.
  • Taquitos have less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated.

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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.
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
7
:
3
Taquitos
Taquitos
Contains more Calcium +124%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Zinc +126.8%
Contains more Copper +26%
Contains more Selenium +88%
Contains more Manganese +20.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.47
Equal in Potassium - 155
Equal in Sodium - 453
Caesar salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Taquitos
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 93% 18% 57% 14% 60% 20% 34% 51% 92%
Contains more Calcium +124%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Zinc +126.8%
Contains more Copper +26%
Contains more Selenium +88%
Contains more Manganese +20.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.47
Equal in Potassium - 155
Equal in Sodium - 453

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.
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
4
:
7
Taquitos
Taquitos
Contains more Vitamin A +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +186.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.277
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.481
Caesar salad
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%
Taquitos
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 23% 3% 0% 83% 64% 73% 29% 33% 51% 23% 43%
Contains more Vitamin A +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +186.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.277
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.481

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
3
:
2
Taquitos
Taquitos
Contains more Protein +45.4%
Contains more Other +16%
Contains more Fats +31.4%
Equal in Carbs - 33.63
Equal in Water - 42.74
Caesar salad
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
Taquitos
9% 13% 34% 43% 2%
Protein: 9.21 g
Fats: 12.54 g
Carbs: 33.63 g
Water: 42.74 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more Protein +45.4%
Contains more Other +16%
Contains more Fats +31.4%
Equal in Carbs - 33.63
Equal in Water - 42.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
0
:
3
Taquitos
Taquitos
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +189.9%
Caesar salad
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Taquitos
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +189.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
5
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2
Taquitos
Taquitos
Contains more Glucose +988.9%
Contains more Fructose +841.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +114.1%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +17.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Caesar salad
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
Taquitos
96% 3%
Starch: 29.62 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.09 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.78 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +988.9%
Contains more Fructose +841.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +114.1%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +17.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

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 Taquitos
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Taquitos Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 30.73g Taquitos
Protein 13.39g 9.21g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 12.54g Taquitos
Carbs 31.5g 33.63g Taquitos
Calories 265kcal 284kcal Taquitos
Starch 25.29g 29.62g Taquitos
Fructose 1.13g 0.12g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 1.3g Taquitos
Fiber 1.7g 2.9g Taquitos
Calcium 233mg 104mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 2.47mg Taquitos
Magnesium 28mg 24mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 132mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 155mg Caesar salad
Sodium 454mg 453mg Taquitos
Zinc 1.61mg 0.71mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg 0.1mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 0.387mg Taquitos
Selenium 31.4µg 16.7µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 206IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 30µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Taquitos
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.331mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.277mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 3.85mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.481mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.14mg Taquitos
Folate 68µg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.18µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg 16.9µg Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.1mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.269mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.358mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg 0.717mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg 0.468mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg 0.189mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.418mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.428mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg 0.249mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 24mg 13mg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 4.206g 2.31g Taquitos
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 4.835g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 4.235g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g Taquitos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Taquitos
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
36%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.896g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
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.

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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/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.