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Mozzarella vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mozzarella and caesar salad

  • Mozzarella is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc, yet caesar salad is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for mozzarella is 50% higher.
  • Mozzarella contains 3 times more saturated fat than caesar salad. Mozzarella contains 10.867g of saturated fat, while caesar salad contains 4.206g.
  • Mozzarella has a lower glycemic index than caesar salad.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +213.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.9%
Contains more IronIron +836%
Contains more CopperCopper +366.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg

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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +130%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1785%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2597.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +227.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Caesar salad DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 233mg 50%
Phosphorus 524mg 231mg 42%
Saturated fat 10.867g 4.206g 30%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.377mg 30%
Selenium 15.7µg 31.4µg 29%
Protein 27.5g 13.39g 28%
Iron 0.25mg 2.34mg 26%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.4µg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 3.237mg 19%
Sodium 16mg 454mg 19%
Manganese 0.321mg 14%
Zinc 3.13mg 1.61mg 14%
Fats 17.1g 9.54g 12%
Copper 0.027mg 0.126mg 11%
Cholesterol 54mg 24mg 10%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Carbs 3.1g 31.5g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 9%
Vitamin A 137µg 78µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 2.38g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 1.461g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.61mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.297mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 5.9µg 3%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 95mg 170mg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Calories 280kcal 265kcal 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 29.8g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 28mg 0%
Sugar 1.23g 4.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 ProteinProtein +105.4%
Contains more FatsFats +79.2%
Contains more WaterWater +15%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +916.1%
~equal in Other ~2.18g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +103.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187%

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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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.