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Feta vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between feta and caesar salad?

  • Feta is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus, while caesar salad is higher in selenium, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 54% higher.
  • Caesar salad has 4 times less cholesterol than feta. Feta has 89mg of cholesterol, while caesar salad has 24mg.
  • Caesar salad has a higher glycemic index (50) than feta (27).

We used Cheese, feta 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.
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
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 +111.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174.2%
Contains more IronIron +260%
Contains more CopperCopper +293.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1046.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.3%

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.
Feta
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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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
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 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +322.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +226.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +227.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 FatsFats +123.1%
Contains more WaterWater +27.3%
Contains more OtherOther +138.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +670.2%
~equal in Protein ~13.39g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 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 +94.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Caesar salad DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.4µg 54%
Saturated fat 14.946g 4.206g 49%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.297mg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 33%
Selenium 15µg 31.4µg 30%
Calcium 493mg 233mg 26%
Cholesterol 89mg 24mg 22%
Iron 0.65mg 2.34mg 21%
Sodium 917mg 454mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.377mg 19%
Fats 21.28g 9.54g 18%
Phosphorus 337mg 231mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 3.237mg 14%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.321mg 13%
Zinc 2.88mg 1.61mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.447mg 10%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Copper 0.032mg 0.126mg 10%
Carbs 4.09g 31.5g 9%
Folate 32µg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 2.38g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 1.461g 6%
Vitamin A 125µg 78µg 5%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 5.9µg 3%
Potassium 62mg 170mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.61mg 3%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 28mg 2%
Protein 14.21g 13.39g 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Calories 264kcal 265kcal 0%
Net carbs 4.09g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 4.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.717mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta 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
54%
Feta
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.74g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.

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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.