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Pastry vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pastry and caesar salad

  • Pastry is richer in vitamin K, yet caesar salad is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pastry is 27% higher.
  • Pastry contains 3 times more vitamin K than caesar salad. Pastry contains 16.1µg of vitamin K, while caesar salad contains 5.9µg.
  • Caesar salad contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake 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.
Pastry
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.4% 96% 38% 14% 26% 32% 64% 132%
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 less SodiumSodium -45.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2230%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +178.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +203.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +285%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.8%
~equal in Iron ~2.34mg

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.
Pastry
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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% 0% 11% 0% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +172.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.377mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.297mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
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7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 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 FatsFats +299.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.4%
Contains more WaterWater +410.5%
Contains more OtherOther +118%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
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27% 60% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.894 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +807.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +235%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pastry Caesar salad
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Pastry Caesar salad DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 21.597g 2.38g 48%
Fats 38.1g 9.54g 44%
Saturated fat 9.643g 4.206g 25%
Phosphorus 60mg 231mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 1.461g 23%
Calcium 10mg 233mg 22%
Folate 78µg 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg 17%
Calories 551kcal 265kcal 14%
Selenium 24.2µg 31.4µg 13%
Protein 7.3g 13.39g 12%
Zinc 0.53mg 1.61mg 10%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Sodium 249mg 454mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 78µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.447mg 9%
Vitamin K 16.1µg 5.9µg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg 8%
Manganese 0.488mg 0.321mg 7%
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 3.237mg 6%
Carbs 45.1g 31.5g 5%
Iron 2.56mg 2.34mg 3%
Potassium 61mg 170mg 3%
Magnesium 16mg 28mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.377mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 2%
Choline 6.4mg 1%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.297mg 1%
Copper 0.114mg 0.126mg 1%
Fiber 1.5g 1.7g 1%
Net carbs 43.6g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 0.74g 4.02g N/A
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.61mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.196mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 0.508mg 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.308mg 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pastry 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
28%
Pastry
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.437g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.