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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -63.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +732.1%
Contains more IronIron +290%
Contains more ZincZinc +1510%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +824%
~equal in Potassium ~170mg

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 0% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
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% 22% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +318.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 WaterWater +73.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +116%
Contains more FatsFats +253.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +125%
Contains more OtherOther +14.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 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 -78.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +164.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 99kcal 265kcal Caesar salad
Protein 6.2g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 2.7g 9.54g Caesar salad
Net carbs 12g 29.8g Caesar salad
Carbs 14g 31.5g Caesar salad
Cholesterol 14mg 24mg Fettuccine
Magnesium 6mg 28mg Caesar salad
Calcium 28mg 233mg Caesar salad
Potassium 168mg 170mg Caesar salad
Iron 0.6mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Sugar 1.3g 4.02g Fettuccine
Fiber 2g 1.7g Fettuccine
Copper 0.126mg Caesar salad
Zinc 0.1mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Phosphorus 25mg 231mg Caesar salad
Sodium 166mg 454mg Fettuccine
Vitamin A 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.61mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 31.4µg 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
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg Caesar salad
Folate 6µg Fettuccine
Saturated Fat 0.9g 4.206g Fettuccine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 2.38g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 1.461g 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
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
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
Fettuccine 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
7%
Fettuccine
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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 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.