Quinoa vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between quinoa and caesar salad
- Quinoa is richer in manganese, yet caesar salad is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for caesar salad is 52% higher.
- Quinoa contains 2 times more manganese than caesar salad. Quinoa contains 0.631mg of manganese, while caesar salad contains 0.321mg.
- Quinoa contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Quinoa, cooked 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +128.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +96.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1270.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1021.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +252.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +685.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 31.4µg | 52% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.377mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 233mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 454mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 4.206g | 18% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 13.39g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 3.237mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.4µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.297mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.321mg | 13% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 9.54g | 12% |
| Folate | 42µg | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 231mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 2.34mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.447mg | 9% | |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 28mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 78µg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 24mg | 8% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 265kcal | 7% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.126mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.61mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.9µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 2.38g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.7g | 4% |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 1.461g | 3% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 31.5g | 3% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 25.29g | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Potassium | 172mg | 170mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 4.02g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.61mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 1.137mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.717mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.155g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
13.39 g
Fats:
9.54 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
43.39 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +65% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +204.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +396.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +183.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 g
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 | -94.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +350.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.63 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +43.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Sucrose
~0g
