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Egg vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Egg and Caesar salad?

  • Egg is richer in Copper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D, while Caesar salad is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Egg's daily need coverage for Copper is 208% higher.
  • Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Copper +1487.3%
Contains more Calcium +366%
Contains more Iron +96.6%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.3%
Contains more Potassium +34.9%
Contains more Zinc +53.3%
Contains more Manganese +1134.6%
Equal in Selenium - 31.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Copper +1487.3%
Contains more Calcium +366%
Contains more Iron +96.6%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.3%
Contains more Potassium +34.9%
Contains more Zinc +53.3%
Contains more Manganese +1134.6%
Equal in Selenium - 31.4

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.
Egg
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Contains more Vitamin A +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +177.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +471.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4957.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1866.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
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 A +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +177.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +471.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4957.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1866.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +11.2%
Contains more Water +72%
Contains more Carbs +2712.5%
Contains more Other +103.7%
Equal in Protein - 13.39
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 +11.2%
Contains more Water +72%
Contains more Carbs +2712.5%
Contains more Other +103.7%
Equal in Protein - 13.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.461
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.461

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Caesar salad Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 29.8g Caesar salad
Protein 12.58g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 10.61g 9.54g Egg
Carbs 1.12g 31.5g Caesar salad
Calories 155kcal 265kcal Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 1.12g 4.02g Egg
Fiber 0g 1.7g Caesar salad
Calcium 50mg 233mg Caesar salad
Iron 1.19mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 10mg 28mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 172mg 231mg Caesar salad
Potassium 126mg 170mg Caesar salad
Sodium 124mg 454mg Egg
Zinc 1.05mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Copper 2mg 0.126mg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 30.8µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 520IU 360IU Egg
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 78µg Egg
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.61mg Egg
Vitamin D 87IU 0IU Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.297mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 3.237mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.447mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.121mg Egg
Folate 44µg Egg
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0.4µg Egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.9µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.15mg Egg
Threonine 0.604mg 0.393mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.547mg Egg
Leucine 1.075mg 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.904mg 0.523mg Egg
Methionine 0.392mg 0.3mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.767mg 0.7mg Egg
Histidine 0.298mg 0.36mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 373mg 24mg Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 3.267g 4.206g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 2.38g Egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 1.461g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg 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
45%
Egg
29%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.939g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 349mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.