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Caesar salad vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Caesar salad and Tomato?

  • Caesar salad has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3 than Tomato.
  • Caesar salad's daily need coverage for Selenium is 57% higher.
  • Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average types in this comparison.

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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 +2230%
Contains more Iron +766.7%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +862.5%
Contains more Zinc +847.1%
Contains more Copper +113.6%
Contains more Manganese +181.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
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% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2230%
Contains more Iron +766.7%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +862.5%
Contains more Zinc +847.1%
Contains more Copper +113.6%
Contains more Manganese +181.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%

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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Tomato
Contains more Vitamin E +13%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +918.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1463.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +444.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.9%
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 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin E +13%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +918.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1463.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +444.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1421.6%
Contains more Fats +4670%
Contains more Carbs +709.8%
Contains more Other +327.5%
Contains more Water +117.8%
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
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +1421.6%
Contains more Fats +4670%
Contains more Carbs +709.8%
Contains more Other +327.5%
Contains more Water +117.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7577.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1660.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7577.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1660.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +27.6%
Contains more Fructose +21.2%
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
48% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.25 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +27.6%
Contains more Fructose +21.2%

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 Tomato
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 ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar salad Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 2.69g Caesar salad
Protein 13.39g 0.88g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 0.2g Caesar salad
Carbs 31.5g 3.89g Caesar salad
Calories 265kcal 18kcal Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g 0g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 4.02g 2.63g Tomato
Fiber 1.7g 1.2g Caesar salad
Calcium 233mg 10mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 0.27mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 28mg 11mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 24mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 237mg Tomato
Sodium 454mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 1.61mg 0.17mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg 0.059mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 0.114mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg 0µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 833IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 42µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.54mg Caesar salad
Vitamin C 0mg 13.7mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.037mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.019mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.594mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.089mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Tomato
Folate 15µg Tomato
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg 7.9µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.006mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.027mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.018mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg 0.025mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg 0.027mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg 0.006mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.027mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.018mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg 0.014mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg Tomato
Saturated Fat 4.206g 0.028g Tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 0.031g 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 Tomato
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
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 449mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.178g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.