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Chocolate cake vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate cake and Caesar salad different?

  • Chocolate cake is richer in Copper, while Caesar salad is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily need of Selenium 35% more than Chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate cake contains 2 times more Cholesterol than Caesar salad. Chocolate cake contains 58mg of Cholesterol, while Caesar salad contains 24mg.

Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust types were used in this article.

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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 +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -30.6%
Contains more Copper +64.3%
Contains more Calcium +288.3%
Contains more Iron +45.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.9%
Contains more Potassium +21.4%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +14.6%
Contains more Selenium +163.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -30.6%
Contains more Copper +64.3%
Contains more Calcium +288.3%
Contains more Iron +45.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.9%
Contains more Potassium +21.4%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +14.6%
Contains more Selenium +163.9%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +58.3%
Contains more Carbs +69.5%
Contains more Protein +152.6%
Contains more Water +77.8%
Contains more Other +21.1%
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 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 Fats +58.3%
Contains more Carbs +69.5%
Contains more Protein +152.6%
Contains more Water +77.8%
Contains more Other +21.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.5%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate cake Caesar salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Caesar salad Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 29.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 15.1g 9.54g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 31.5g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 265kcal Chocolate cake
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 1.7g Caesar salad
Calcium 60mg 233mg Caesar salad
Iron 1.61mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 32mg 28mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 231mg Caesar salad
Potassium 140mg 170mg Caesar salad
Sodium 315mg 454mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.207mg 0.126mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 11.9µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 140IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg Caesar salad
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 3.237mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.447mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Folate 27µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.202mg 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 0.407mg 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.268mg 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.116mg 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.283mg 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.12mg 0.36mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 58mg 24mg Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 5.43g 4.206g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 2.38g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 1.461g Chocolate cake
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
Chocolate cake 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
15%
Chocolate cake
29%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.224g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.