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Caesar salad vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Caesar salad and Tortilla chips

  • Caesar salad has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Iron, however, Tortilla chips are higher in Vitamin E , Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin K.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily need of Selenium 49% more than Tortilla chips.
  • Caesar salad has 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Tortilla chips. While Caesar salad has 0.297mg of Vitamin B2, Tortilla chips have only 0.07mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted.

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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 +119.8%
Contains more Iron +53.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +29.9%
Contains more Selenium +613.6%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains less Sodium -27.8%
Contains more Manganese +20.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 225
Equal in Potassium - 182
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 32% 57% 60% 97% 17% 43% 38% 33% 51% 24%
Contains more Calcium +119.8%
Contains more Iron +53.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +29.9%
Contains more Selenium +613.6%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains less Sodium -27.8%
Contains more Manganese +20.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 225
Equal in Potassium - 182

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 +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +169.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +478.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +254.2%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.36
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 1% 71% 0% 0% 35% 17% 16% 18% 42% 9% 45% 53%
Contains more Vitamin A +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +169.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +478.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +254.2%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.36

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +88.6%
Contains more Water +1543.6%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Contains more Fats +116.8%
Contains more Carbs +115.2%
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% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +88.6%
Contains more Water +1543.6%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Contains more Fats +116.8%
Contains more Carbs +115.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +637.1%
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.769 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +637.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +147.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +147.3%
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 Tortilla chips
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 Tortilla chips Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Protein 13.39g 7.1g Caesar salad
Fats 9.54g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Carbs 31.5g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Calories 265kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Starch 25.29g 62.53g Tortilla chips
Fructose 1.13g 0g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 1.7g 5.4g Tortilla chips
Calcium 233mg 106mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.34mg 1.52mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 28mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 231mg 225mg Caesar salad
Potassium 170mg 182mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 454mg 328mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 1.61mg 1.38mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg 0.097mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg 0.388mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 31.4µg 4.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU 4IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg 0µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.14mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.07mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 0.838mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.179mg Tortilla chips
Folate 12µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.36µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg 20.9µg Tortilla chips
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 0mg Tortilla chips
Trans Fat 0.812g Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 4.206g 2.811g Tortilla chips
Monounsaturated Fat 2.38g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g 0.23g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Caesar salad Tortilla chips
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 chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.395g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/nutrients

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

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