Meatball vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are meatball and caesar salad different?
- Meatball is higher in copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, fiber, and vitamin E; however, caesar salad is richer in selenium and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for meatball is 64% higher.
- Meatball contains 4 times more vitamin B12 than caesar salad. While meatball contains 1.5µg of vitamin B12, caesar salad contains only 0.4µg.
- Meatball has less saturated fat.
- Meatball has a lower glycemic index (0) than caesar salad (50).
Meatballs, meatless and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CopperCopper | +460.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +832% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3825% |
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 EVitamin E | +183.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +148.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +275% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21 g
Fats:
9 g
Carbs:
8 g
Water:
58 g
Other:
4 g
Protein:
13.39 g
Fats:
9.54 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
43.39 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +293.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~9.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.666 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 | -66.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +219.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~2.38g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.706mg | 0.126mg | 64% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 31.4µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.938mg | 0.377mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.4µg | 46% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 1.461g | 21% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 233mg | 21% |
| Folate | 78µg | 20% | |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 344mg | 231mg | 16% |
| Protein | 21g | 13.39g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 15% | |
| Manganese | 0.321mg | 14% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.425g | 4.206g | 13% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 1.7g | 12% |
| Starch | 25.29g | 10% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 78µg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 24mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 8g | 31.5g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 0.61mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.297mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 3.237mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.9µg | 5% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 454mg | 4% |
| Calories | 197kcal | 265kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 2.16mg | 2.34mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.8mg | 1.61mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.447mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 1% | |
| Fats | 9g | 9.54g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Potassium | 180mg | 170mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.25g | 4.02g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.155g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
57%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.781g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
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.