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Candy bar vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Candy bar and Caesar salad

  • Candy bar is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Zinc, and Magnesium, yet Caesar salad is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Candy bar is 72% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 7 times more Vitamin E than Caesar salad. Candy bar contains 4.1mg of Vitamin E , while Caesar salad contains 0.61mg.

Food types used in this article are Candies, peanut bar and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 Magnesium +292.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +139.4%
Contains less Sodium -65.6%
Contains more Zinc +144.7%
Contains more Copper +514.3%
Contains more Manganese +287.2%
Contains more Calcium +198.7%
Contains more Iron +141.2%
Contains more Selenium +568.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Contains more Magnesium +292.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +139.4%
Contains less Sodium -65.6%
Contains more Zinc +144.7%
Contains more Copper +514.3%
Contains more Manganese +287.2%
Contains more Calcium +198.7%
Contains more Iron +141.2%
Contains more Selenium +568.1%

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 +572.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +277%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +572.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +277%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.8%
Contains more Fats +253.2%
Contains more Carbs +50.5%
Contains more Water +2611.9%
Contains more Other +21.1%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
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
Contains more Protein +15.8%
Contains more Fats +253.2%
Contains more Carbs +50.5%
Contains more Water +2611.9%
Contains more Other +21.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +602.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +629%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.1%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +602.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +629%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Candy bar Caesar salad
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Candy bar Caesar salad Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 29.8g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 13.39g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 9.54g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 31.5g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 265kcal Candy bar
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 42.22g 4.02g Caesar salad
Fiber 4.1g 1.7g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 233mg Caesar salad
Iron 0.97mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 110mg 28mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 231mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 170mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 454mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 1.61mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.126mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.321mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 0IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.61mg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 3.237mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.447mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.52mg 0.393mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 0.986mg 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.545mg 0.523mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.717mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.385mg 0.36mg Candy bar
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 4.206g Caesar salad
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 2.38g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 1.461g Candy bar
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
Candy bar Caesar salad
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
2975%
Candy bar
29%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.472g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/nutrients
  2. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients

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

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