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Graham cracker vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between graham cracker and caesar salad

  • Graham cracker has more manganese, iron, and vitamin B3; however, caesar salad is richer in selenium, vitamin B1,2, calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin A.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily selenium needs 46% more than graham cracker.
  • Caesar salad has 3 times less manganese than graham cracker. Graham cracker has 1.019mg of manganese, while caesar salad has 0.321mg.
  • Graham cracker contains less saturated fat.
  • Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of graham cracker is 74, while the glycemic index of caesar salad is 50.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) 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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +61.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +217.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +202.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +398.4%
~equal in Potassium ~170mg
~equal in Sodium ~454mg

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% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
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 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +142.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.297mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.447mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 +146.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1179.9%
Contains more OtherOther +31.3%
~equal in Fats ~9.54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 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 -61.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +268.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.38g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more StarchStarch +84.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +14.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0.98g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Caesar salad DV% diff.
Selenium 6.3µg 31.4µg 46%
Manganese 1.019mg 0.321mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 1.461g 26%
Folate 91µg 23%
Iron 3.78mg 2.34mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg 17%
Calcium 77mg 233mg 16%
Carbs 77.66g 31.5g 15%
Protein 6.69g 13.39g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 12%
Saturated fat 1.633g 4.206g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.377mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 78µg 9%
Starch 46.56g 25.29g 9%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 3.237mg 8%
Calories 430kcal 265kcal 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg 8%
Phosphorus 185mg 231mg 7%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 5.9µg 7%
Fiber 3.4g 1.7g 7%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.61mg 6%
Zinc 0.96mg 1.61mg 6%
Copper 0.17mg 0.126mg 5%
Magnesium 40mg 28mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.297mg 2%
Fats 10.6g 9.54g 2%
Choline 5.9mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.447mg 1%
Net carbs 74.26g 29.8g N/A
Potassium 170mg 170mg 0%
Sugar 24.85g 4.02g N/A
Sodium 459mg 454mg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 2.38g 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%
Fructose 0.99g 1.13g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g 0.155g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker 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
32%
Graham cracker
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.573g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.

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