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Caesar salad vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Caesar salad and Taro

  • Caesar salad is higher than Taro in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily Selenium needs 56% more than Taro.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Taro is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Taro, raw.

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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 +441.9%
Contains more Iron +325.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Selenium +4385.7%
Contains more Magnesium +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +247.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Copper +36.5%
Contains more Manganese +19.3%
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 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +441.9%
Contains more Iron +325.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Selenium +4385.7%
Contains more Magnesium +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +247.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Copper +36.5%
Contains more Manganese +19.3%

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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Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1088%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +439.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +490%
Contains more Vitamin E +290.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1088%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +439.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +490%
Contains more Vitamin E +290.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +792.7%
Contains more Fats +4670%
Contains more Carbs +19%
Contains more Other +81.7%
Contains more Water +62.8%
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
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +792.7%
Contains more Fats +4670%
Contains more Carbs +19%
Contains more Other +81.7%
Contains more Water +62.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14775%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1660.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14775%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1660.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Taro Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 22.36g Caesar salad
Protein 13.39g 1.5g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 0.2g Caesar salad
Carbs 31.5g 26.46g Caesar salad
Calories 265kcal 112kcal Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 1.7g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 233mg 43mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 0.55mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 28mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 231mg 84mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 454mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 1.61mg 0.23mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.321mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 31.4µg 0.7µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 76IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.095mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.025mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.6mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.303mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.283mg Taro
Folate 22µg Taro
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg 1µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.023mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.069mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.054mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg 0.111mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg 0.067mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg 0.02mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.082mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.082mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg 0.034mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg Taro
Saturated Fat 4.206g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 0.016g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.083g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Taro
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
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 443mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.165g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.