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Focaccia vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between focaccia and caesar salad

  • Focaccia has more iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin E; however, caesar salad is richer in selenium, calcium, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily selenium needs 28% more than focaccia.
  • Caesar salad has 2 times less vitamin E than focaccia. Focaccia has 1.42mg of vitamin E, while caesar salad has 0.61mg.
  • Focaccia contains less saturated fat.
  • Focaccia has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of focaccia is 63, while the glycemic index of caesar salad is 50.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
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 IronIron +35%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +565.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.5%

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% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
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 EVitamin E +132.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.297mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~5.9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 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 CarbsCarbs +13.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.7%
Contains more FatsFats +20.9%
Contains more OtherOther +35.4%
~equal in Water ~43.39g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 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 -79.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +138.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Caesar salad DV% diff.
Folate 138µg 35%
Selenium 15.9µg 31.4µg 28%
Calcium 35mg 233mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg 17%
Phosphorus 128mg 231mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.877g 4.206g 15%
Iron 3.16mg 2.34mg 10%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 9%
Protein 8.77g 13.39g 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 78µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 5.67g 2.38g 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.377mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 0.61mg 5%
Sodium 561mg 454mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.447mg 4%
Copper 0.091mg 0.126mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 1.461g 3%
Zinc 1.33mg 1.61mg 3%
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 3.237mg 3%
Fats 7.89g 9.54g 3%
Manganese 0.364mg 0.321mg 2%
Potassium 114mg 170mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 28mg 2%
Carbs 35.82g 31.5g 1%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Choline 2.9mg 1%
Calories 249kcal 265kcal 1%
Net carbs 34.02g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 4.02g N/A
Fiber 1.8g 1.7g 0%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.297mg 0%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5.9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Focaccia 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
36%
Focaccia
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.329g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.