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Ground beef vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Ground beef and Caesar salad

  • Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Caesar salad has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Calcium, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Ground beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 87% more.
  • Ground beef has 4 times more Cholesterol than Caesar salad. Ground beef has 88mg of Cholesterol, while Caesar salad has 24mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
Contains more Potassium +41.8%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Contains more Zinc +262.7%
Contains more Calcium +606.1%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.2%
Contains more Copper +59.5%
Contains more Manganese +3466.7%
Contains more Selenium +64.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.34
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Contains more Potassium +41.8%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Contains more Zinc +262.7%
Contains more Calcium +606.1%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.2%
Contains more Copper +59.5%
Contains more Manganese +3466.7%
Contains more Selenium +64.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.34

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 B3 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +522.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3900%
Contains more Vitamin E +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +639.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +103.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
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 B3 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +522.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3900%
Contains more Vitamin E +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +639.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +103.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +78.3%
Contains more Fats +61.1%
Contains more Water +34.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.18
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 Protein +78.3%
Contains more Fats +61.1%
Contains more Water +34.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +207.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +258.1%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +207.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +258.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Caesar salad Opinion
Net carbs 0g 29.8g Caesar salad
Protein 23.87g 13.39g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 9.54g Ground beef
Carbs 0g 31.5g Caesar salad
Calories 241kcal 265kcal Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 0g 4.02g Ground beef
Fiber 0g 1.7g Caesar salad
Calcium 33mg 233mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.27mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 17mg 28mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 166mg 231mg Caesar salad
Potassium 241mg 170mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 454mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.84mg 1.61mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.126mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.009mg 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 19.1µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 9IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.61mg Caesar salad
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 3.237mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.447mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0.4µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 5.9µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.923mg 0.393mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.547mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 1.137mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 0.523mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.3mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.717mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.7mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.36mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 24mg Caesar salad
Trans Fat 1.173g Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 6.073g 4.206g Caesar salad
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 2.38g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 1.461g Caesar salad
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g Ground beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ground beef 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
46%
Ground beef
29%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.