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

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Differences between potato salad and caesar salad

  • Potato salad contains less selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, calcium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3 than caesar salad.
  • Caesar salad's daily need coverage for selenium is 50% higher.
  • Caesar salad contains 3 times less cholesterol than potato salad. Potato salad contains 68mg of cholesterol, while caesar salad contains 24mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
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 more PotassiumPotassium +49.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1126.3%
Contains more IronIron +260%
Contains more ZincZinc +419.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +344.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +217.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +665.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.126mg

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.
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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +389.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +395%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +263.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 WaterWater +75.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +399.6%
Contains more FatsFats +16.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +182%
Contains more OtherOther +11.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155.8%
~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.
Potato salad Caesar salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Caesar salad DV% diff.
Selenium 4.1µg 31.4µg 50%
Phosphorus 52mg 231mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.377mg 25%
Calcium 19mg 233mg 21%
Iron 0.65mg 2.34mg 21%
Protein 2.68g 13.39g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.297mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg 17%
Cholesterol 68mg 24mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 3.237mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 1.461g 15%
Saturated fat 1.429g 4.206g 13%
Zinc 0.31mg 1.61mg 12%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 11%
Manganese 0.101mg 0.321mg 10%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Carbs 11.17g 31.5g 7%
Calories 143kcal 265kcal 6%
Vitamin A 32µg 78µg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Sodium 529mg 454mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 28mg 3%
Fiber 1.3g 1.7g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.447mg 2%
Potassium 254mg 170mg 2%
Folate 7µg 2%
Fats 8.2g 9.54g 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Copper 0.118mg 0.126mg 1%
Net carbs 9.87g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 4.02g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.48g 2.38g 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad 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
13%
Potato salad
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.777g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.