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Chinese cuisine vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chinese cuisine and caesar salad

  • Chinese cuisine has more vitamin K and vitamin C; however, caesar salad is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily selenium needs 45% more than chinese cuisine.
  • Chinese cuisine contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
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 PotassiumPotassium +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -9.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +959.1%
Contains more IronIron +110.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +157.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +368.7%
~equal in Zinc ~1.61mg

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +769.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1042.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145.2%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.447mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 WaterWater +81.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.1%
Contains more FatsFats +80%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +332.1%
Contains more OtherOther +44.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +95.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +1289.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +42%
Contains more FructoseFructose +105.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinese cuisine Caesar salad
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Chinese cuisine Caesar salad DV% diff.
Selenium 6.7µg 31.4µg 45%
Vitamin K 51.3µg 5.9µg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.377mg 29%
Phosphorus 76mg 231mg 22%
Calcium 22mg 233mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.297mg 19%
Iron 1.11mg 2.34mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.978g 4.206g 15%
Protein 7.08g 13.39g 13%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 3.237mg 12%
Folate 45µg 11%
Starch 1.82g 25.29g 10%
Copper 0.049mg 0.126mg 9%
Carbs 7.29g 31.5g 8%
Manganese 0.147mg 0.321mg 8%
Calories 105kcal 265kcal 8%
Fats 5.3g 9.54g 7%
Choline 34.5mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 1.461g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.4µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 2.38g 3%
Cholesterol 14mg 24mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 28mg 3%
Vitamin A 63µg 78µg 2%
Sodium 409mg 454mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.61mg 1%
Zinc 1.5mg 1.61mg 1%
Fiber 1.5g 1.7g 1%
Potassium 204mg 170mg 1%
Fructose 0.55g 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 5.79g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 2.41g 4.02g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.447mg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.155g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Caesar salad
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.228g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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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