Lettuce vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lettuce and caesar salad
- Lettuce has more vitamin A and vitamin K; however, caesar salad is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, calcium, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Lettuce covers your daily vitamin A needs 141% more than caesar salad.
- Caesar salad has 21 times less vitamin K than lettuce. Lettuce has 126.3µg of vitamin K, while caesar salad has 5.9µg.
- Lettuce contains less sodium.
- Caesar salad has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of caesar salad is 50, while the glycemic index of lettuce is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lettuce, green leaf, raw 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 PotassiumPotassium | +14.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +115.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +547.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +172.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +334.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +794.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +696.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5133.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +374.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2040.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +177.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +438.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +271.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +763.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +233.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 126.3µg | 5.9µg | 100% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 31.4µg | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 370µg | 78µg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 231mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.377mg | 26% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 13.39g | 24% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 233mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02g | 4.206g | 19% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 2.34mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 454mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.375mg | 3.237mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.4µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.297mg | 17% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 9.54g | 14% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 265kcal | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.18mg | 1.61mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.126mg | 11% |
| Starch | 0g | 25.29g | 10% |
| Folate | 38µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 2.87g | 31.5g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.082g | 1.461g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 24mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 2.38g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 0.447mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 28mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.61mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.25mg | 0.321mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 170mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1.13g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 4.02g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.059mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.079mg | 1.137mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.717mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.155g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
2.87 g
Water:
94.98 g
Other:
0.64 g
Protein:
13.39 g
Fats:
9.54 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
43.39 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +118.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +884.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6260% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +997.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +240.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.082 g
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 | -99.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39566.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1681.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +172.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +162.8% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Sucrose
~0g
