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Ice cream sandwich vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between ice cream sandwich and caesar salad

  • Ice cream sandwich is higher in copper, yet caesar salad is higher in selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily selenium needs 51% more than ice cream sandwich.
  • Ice cream sandwich contains 2 times more copper than caesar salad. While ice cream sandwich contains 0.254mg of copper, caesar salad contains only 0.126mg.
  • The amount of sodium in ice cream sandwich is lower.
  • The glycemic index of caesar salad is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Ice cream sandwich 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 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
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 CopperCopper +101.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.8%
Contains more IronIron +800%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +912.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg

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% 29% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +239.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +353.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~78µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 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 +17.9%
Contains more WaterWater +12.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +212.1%
Contains more FatsFats +11.3%
Contains more OtherOther +98.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 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 -44.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Caesar salad DV% diff.
Selenium 3.1µg 31.4µg 51%
Iron 0.26mg 2.34mg 26%
Phosphorus 72mg 231mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.377mg 22%
Protein 4.29g 13.39g 18%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.4µg 15%
Calcium 86mg 233mg 15%
Copper 0.254mg 0.126mg 14%
Sodium 129mg 454mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.297mg 12%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 3.237mg 10%
Folate 34µg 9%
Saturated fat 2.317g 4.206g 9%
Zinc 0.6mg 1.61mg 9%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 1.461g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.447mg 5%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 5.9µg 4%
Manganese 0.381mg 0.321mg 3%
Potassium 115mg 170mg 2%
Carbs 37.14g 31.5g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.661g 2.38g 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Caffeine 4mg 1%
Calories 237kcal 265kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.61mg 1%
Cholesterol 21mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin A 86µg 78µg 1%
Fats 8.57g 9.54g 1%
Net carbs 37.14g 29.8g N/A
Magnesium 29mg 28mg 0%
Sugar 18.57g 4.02g N/A
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 - EPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
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
Ice cream sandwich 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
14%
Ice cream sandwich
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.889g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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 ($)
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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.