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Fettuccine vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fettuccine and Caesar salad different?

  • Caesar salad has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B3 than Fettuccine.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Caesar salad is 29% higher.
  • Fettuccine has less Sodium.

KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust are the varieties 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 less Sodium -63.4%
Contains more Calcium +732.1%
Contains more Iron +290%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +824%
Contains more Zinc +1510%
Equal in Potassium - 170
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Contains less Sodium -63.4%
Contains more Calcium +732.1%
Contains more Iron +290%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +824%
Contains more Zinc +1510%
Equal in Potassium - 170

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 E +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +318.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 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 E +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +318.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +73.3%
Contains more Protein +116%
Contains more Fats +253.3%
Contains more Carbs +125%
Contains more Other +14.7%
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 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 Water +73.3%
Contains more Protein +116%
Contains more Fats +253.3%
Contains more Carbs +125%
Contains more Other +14.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +265.3%
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +265.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Caesar salad Opinion
Net carbs 12g 29.8g Caesar salad
Protein 6.2g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 2.7g 9.54g Caesar salad
Carbs 14g 31.5g Caesar salad
Calories 99kcal 265kcal Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 1.3g 4.02g Fettuccine
Fiber 2g 1.7g Fettuccine
Calcium 28mg 233mg Caesar salad
Iron 0.6mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 6mg 28mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 25mg 231mg Caesar salad
Potassium 168mg 170mg Caesar salad
Sodium 166mg 454mg Fettuccine
Zinc 0.1mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.126mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.61mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 3.237mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.05mg Fettuccine
Folate 6µg Fettuccine
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 14mg 24mg Fettuccine
Saturated Fat 0.9g 4.206g Fettuccine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 2.38g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 1.461g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fettuccine 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
8%
Fettuccine
29%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.306g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $4)
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

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. 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.