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Caesar salad vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between caesar salad and wafer

  • Caesar salad is richer in selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin A, yet wafer is richer in copper, iron, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for caesar salad is 47% higher.
  • Caesar salad contains 36 times more vitamin A than wafer. Caesar salad contains 360IU of vitamin A, while wafer contains 10IU.
  • Wafer contains less cholesterol.
  • Caesar salad has a lower glycemic index than wafer.

Food types used in this article are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust and Cookies, chocolate wafers.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Wafer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +651.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +450.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +89.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.5%
Contains more IronIron +71.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +267.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +116.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Wafer
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Wafer
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7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.9%
Contains more WaterWater +864.2%
Contains more FatsFats +48.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +130.8%
~equal in Other ~2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Wafer
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32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +104.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +184.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.241g

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 Wafer
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Wafer DV% diff.
Selenium 31.4µg 5.7µg 47%
Copper 0.126mg 0.463mg 37%
Iron 2.34mg 4.01mg 21%
Calcium 233mg 31mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 4.153g 18%
Manganese 0.321mg 0.696mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.203mg 15%
Protein 13.39g 6.6g 14%
Carbs 31.5g 72.7g 14%
Phosphorus 231mg 132mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 0.09µg 13%
Folate 47µg 12%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Vitamin A 78µg 3µg 8%
Calories 265kcal 433kcal 8%
Fiber 1.7g 3.4g 7%
Cholesterol 24mg 2mg 7%
Fats 9.54g 14.2g 7%
Magnesium 28mg 53mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 4.865g 6%
Zinc 1.61mg 1.09mg 5%
Sodium 454mg 580mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 4%
Choline 14.3mg 3%
Caffeine 10mg 3%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2.4µg 3%
Vitamin B3 3.237mg 2.858mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 0.266mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.381mg 1%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.72mg 1%
Potassium 170mg 210mg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 69.3g N/A
Sugar 4.02g 37.43g N/A
Saturated fat 4.206g 4.241g 0%
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.22mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0.261mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0.281mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0.308mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar salad Wafer
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Caesar salad
21%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Caesar salad
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.034999999999999g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.