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Pilaf vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pilaf and Caesar salad different?

  • Pilaf is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Caesar salad is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pilaf is 37% higher.
  • Pilaf contains 3 times more Manganese than Caesar salad. While Pilaf contains 0.882mg of Manganese, Caesar salad contains only 0.321mg.
  • Caesar salad has less Sodium.

Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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 +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains more Copper +31.7%
Contains more Manganese +174.8%
Contains more Calcium +180.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Zinc +59.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.34
Equal in Potassium - 170
Equal in Selenium - 31.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains more Copper +31.7%
Contains more Manganese +174.8%
Contains more Calcium +180.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Zinc +59.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.34
Equal in Potassium - 170
Equal in Selenium - 31.4

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.
Pilaf
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +2471.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1425%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin K +1080%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +2471.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1425%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin K +1080%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +142.3%
Contains more Other +77.1%
Contains more Protein +28.5%
Contains more Fats +596.4%
Contains more Water +439.7%
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 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 Carbs +142.3%
Contains more Other +77.1%
Contains more Protein +28.5%
Contains more Fats +596.4%
Contains more Water +439.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +538.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +287.5%
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +538.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +287.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +181.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +880%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +47.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 g
Galactose: 0 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 Starch +181.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +880%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +47.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Caesar salad Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 29.8g Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 1.37g 9.54g Caesar salad
Carbs 76.31g 31.5g Pilaf
Calories 359kcal 265kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g 25.29g Pilaf
Fructose 0g 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 1.53g 4.02g Pilaf
Fiber 1.2g 1.7g Caesar salad
Calcium 83mg 233mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.44mg 2.34mg Pilaf
Magnesium 32mg 28mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 154mg 231mg Caesar salad
Potassium 188mg 170mg Pilaf
Sodium 1303mg 454mg Caesar salad
Zinc 1.01mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.166mg 0.126mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.882mg 0.321mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg 31.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.61mg Caesar salad
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.377mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 3.237mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.447mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 0.5µg 5.9µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.221mg 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 0.523mg 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.189mg 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.145mg 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.374mg 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.15mg 0.36mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 1mg 24mg Pilaf
Saturated Fat 0.307g 4.206g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 2.38g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 1.461g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Caesar salad
Low Fats diet ok
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
50%
Pilaf
29%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.49g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.899g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 849mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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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