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Caesar salad vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caesar salad and Tortellini different?

  • Caesar salad is higher than Tortellini in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily need of Selenium 14% more than Tortellini.
  • Caesar salad contains 3 times more Vitamin B12 than Tortellini. Caesar salad contains 0.4µg of Vitamin B12, while Tortellini contains 0.16µg.
  • Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol.

LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased types were used in this article.

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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 +53.3%
Contains more Iron +56%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +91%
Contains more Zinc +57.8%
Contains more Copper +57.5%
Contains more Selenium +31.4%
Contains less Sodium -10.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 212
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 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Contains more Calcium +53.3%
Contains more Iron +56%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +91%
Contains more Zinc +57.8%
Contains more Copper +57.5%
Contains more Selenium +31.4%
Contains less Sodium -10.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 212

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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Contains more Vitamin A +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +353.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.31
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 9% 4% 0% 0% 79% 72% 51% 0% 10% 56% 20% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +353.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.31

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +32%
Contains more Water +42.3%
Contains more Other +23.2%
Contains more Carbs +49.2%
Equal in Protein - 13.5
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
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more Fats +32%
Contains more Water +42.3%
Contains more Other +23.2%
Contains more Carbs +49.2%
Equal in Protein - 13.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +216.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.4%
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +216.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.4%

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 Tortellini
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Tortellini Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 45.1g Tortellini
Protein 13.39g 13.5g Tortellini
Fats 9.54g 7.23g Caesar salad
Carbs 31.5g 47g Tortellini
Calories 265kcal 307kcal Tortellini
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 0.95g Tortellini
Fiber 1.7g 1.9g Tortellini
Calcium 233mg 152mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 1.5mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 28mg 21mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 212mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 89mg Caesar salad
Sodium 454mg 406mg Tortellini
Zinc 1.61mg 1.02mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg 0.08mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg 23.9µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 143IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 38µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.16mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.313mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.31mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 2.696mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.043mg Tortellini
Folate 74µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.16µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg 1.3µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 24mg 42mg Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 4.206g 3.6g Tortellini
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 2.066g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.461g 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 Tortellini
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
25%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.606g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Tortellini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172094/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.