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Potato chips vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato chips and Caesar salad different?

  • Potato chips is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Potassium, and Copper, while Caesar salad is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Potato chips covers your daily need of Vitamin E 57% more than Caesar salad.
  • Caesar salad is lower in Saturated Fat.

Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust types were 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 +139.3%
Contains more Potassium +650%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +142.9%
Contains more Manganese +37.1%
Contains more Calcium +870.8%
Contains more Iron +43.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Zinc +47.7%
Contains more Selenium +287.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Contains more Magnesium +139.3%
Contains more Potassium +650%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +142.9%
Contains more Manganese +37.1%
Contains more Calcium +870.8%
Contains more Iron +43.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Zinc +47.7%
Contains more Selenium +287.7%

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 E +1393.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +274.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
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 E +1393.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +274.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +262.7%
Contains more Carbs +67.9%
Contains more Other +65.1%
Contains more Protein +91.3%
Contains more Water +2183.7%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 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 +262.7%
Contains more Carbs +67.9%
Contains more Other +65.1%
Contains more Protein +91.3%
Contains more Water +2183.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +313.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +733%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.6%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +313.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +733%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Caesar salad Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 29.8g Potato chips
Protein 7g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 34.6g 9.54g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 31.5g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 265kcal Potato chips
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 0.22g 4.02g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 1.7g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 233mg Caesar salad
Iron 1.63mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 67mg 28mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 231mg Caesar salad
Potassium 1275mg 170mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 454mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.306mg 0.126mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.321mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 0IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.61mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 3.237mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.447mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 22.1µg 5.9µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.253mg 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 0.419mg 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.424mg 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.11mg 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.392mg 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 153mg 0.36mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 4.206g Caesar salad
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 2.38g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 1.461g Potato chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato chips 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
59%
Potato chips
29%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 446mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.754g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.