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Caesar salad vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Caesar salad and Tortilla

  • Caesar salad has more Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, however, Tortilla is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily Selenium needs 27% more than Tortilla.
  • Tortilla has 14 times less Saturated Fat than Caesar salad. Caesar salad has 4.206g of Saturated Fat, while Tortilla has 0.296g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (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.
Contains more Calcium +232.9%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.2%
Contains more Potassium +61.9%
Contains more Zinc +403.1%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Contains more Manganese +19.8%
Contains more Selenium +89.2%
Contains more Iron +62.8%
Equal in Sodium - 482
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 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Calcium +232.9%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.2%
Contains more Potassium +61.9%
Contains more Zinc +403.1%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Contains more Manganese +19.8%
Contains more Selenium +89.2%
Contains more Iron +62.8%
Equal in Sodium - 482

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 E +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.37
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.37

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +83.9%
Contains more Fats +904.2%
Contains more Other +16.6%
Contains more Carbs +58.5%
Equal in Water - 39.96
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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +83.9%
Contains more Fats +904.2%
Contains more Other +16.6%
Contains more Carbs +58.5%
Equal in Water - 39.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1186.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1186.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +553.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +70.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +41.9%
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
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +553.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +70.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +41.9%

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 Tortilla
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 13.39g 7.28g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 0.95g Caesar salad
Carbs 31.5g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 265kcal 237kcal Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g 43.02g Tortilla
Fructose 1.13g 0g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 2.75g Tortilla
Fiber 1.7g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 233mg 70mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 28mg 19mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 231mg 146mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 105mg Caesar salad
Sodium 454mg 482mg Caesar salad
Zinc 1.61mg 0.32mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg 0.102mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 0.268mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg 16.6µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.19mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.37mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.114mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.17mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.06mg Tortilla
Folate 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.06mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg 0.182mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.286mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg 0.53mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg 0.157mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg 0.122mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.375mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg 0.326mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg 0.165mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 24mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 4.206g 0.296g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 0.185g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 0.391g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g 0.019g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Tortilla
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%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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