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Meatball vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Meatball and Caesar salad different?

  • Meatball is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, however, Caesar salad is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Caesar salad is 29% higher.
  • Meatball contains 3 times more Cholesterol than Caesar salad. While Meatball contains 66mg of Cholesterol, Caesar salad contains only 24mg.

Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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 Magnesium +10.7%
Contains more Potassium +74.1%
Contains more Calcium +191.3%
Contains more Iron +32.2%
Contains less Sodium -31.8%
Contains more Manganese +13.8%
Contains more Selenium +105.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Phosphorus - 231
Equal in Zinc - 1.61
Equal in Copper - 0.126
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Contains more Magnesium +10.7%
Contains more Potassium +74.1%
Contains more Calcium +191.3%
Contains more Iron +32.2%
Contains less Sodium -31.8%
Contains more Manganese +13.8%
Contains more Selenium +105.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Phosphorus - 231
Equal in Zinc - 1.61
Equal in Copper - 0.126

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +39%
Contains more Vitamin A +393.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.237
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +39%
Contains more Vitamin A +393.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.237

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +132.8%
Contains more Water +23.7%
Contains more Carbs +290.8%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Equal in Protein - 13.39
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 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 Fats +132.8%
Contains more Water +23.7%
Contains more Carbs +290.8%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Equal in Protein - 13.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +286.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.9%
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +286.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +64.3%
Contains more Lactose +1142.9%
Contains more Starch +1024%
Contains more Fructose +438.1%
Contains more Maltose +518.5%
Contains more Galactose +300%
39% 8% 28% 4% 15% 5%
Starch: 2.25 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0.27 g
Galactose: 0.04 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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +64.3%
Contains more Lactose +1142.9%
Contains more Starch +1024%
Contains more Fructose +438.1%
Contains more Maltose +518.5%
Contains more Galactose +300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Caesar salad Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 29.8g Caesar salad
Protein 14.4g 13.39g Meatball
Fats 22.21g 9.54g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 31.5g Caesar salad
Calories 286kcal 265kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 0.21g 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 3.47g 4.02g Meatball
Fiber 2.3g 1.7g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 233mg Caesar salad
Iron 1.77mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 31mg 28mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 231mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 170mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 454mg Caesar salad
Zinc 1.66mg 1.61mg Meatball
Copper 0.123mg 0.126mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.282mg 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 15.3µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 73IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.61mg Caesar salad
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 3.237mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.447mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg Meatball
Folate 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.4µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg 5.9µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 66mg 24mg Caesar salad
Trans Fat 0.577g Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 7.627g 4.206g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 2.38g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 1.461g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g 0g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g 0.155g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

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Meatball Caesar salad
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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
36%
Meatball
29%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.421g)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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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