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Sesame chicken vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sesame chicken and Caesar salad

  • Sesame chicken has more Vitamin K, however, Caesar salad is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 28% more than Sesame chicken.
  • Caesar salad has 5 times less Vitamin K than Sesame chicken. Sesame chicken has 27.1µg of Vitamin K, while Caesar salad has 5.9µg.
  • Caesar salad contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken 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.
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
1
:
9
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
Contains more Potassium +20%
Contains more Calcium +1841.7%
Contains more Iron +114.7%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.7%
Contains more Zinc +76.9%
Contains more Copper +147.1%
Contains more Manganese +286.7%
Contains more Selenium +88%
Equal in Sodium - 454
Sesame chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 41% 16% 56% 18% 63% 25% 17% 11% 92%
Caesar salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Contains more Potassium +20%
Contains more Calcium +1841.7%
Contains more Iron +114.7%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.7%
Contains more Zinc +76.9%
Contains more Copper +147.1%
Contains more Manganese +286.7%
Contains more Selenium +88%
Equal in Sodium - 454

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.
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
7
:
5
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
Contains more Vitamin E +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +359.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +842.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60%
Sesame chicken
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 27% 3% 4% 10% 52% 75% 0% 62% 6% 32% 68%
Caesar salad
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 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +359.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +842.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
2
:
3
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
Contains more Fats +49.4%
Contains more Carbs +17.2%
Contains more Other +25.3%
Equal in Protein - 13.39
Equal in Water - 43.39
Sesame chicken
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 g
Caesar salad
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 +49.4%
Contains more Carbs +17.2%
Contains more Other +25.3%
Equal in Protein - 13.39
Equal in Water - 43.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
3
:
0
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +371.3%
Sesame chicken
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.885 g
Caesar salad
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +371.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
3
:
4
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +122.4%
Contains more Fructose +77.9%
Contains more Starch +136.4%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Sesame chicken
40% 44% 8% 8%
Starch: 10.7 g
Sucrose: 11.79 g
Glucose: 2.18 g
Fructose: 2.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Caesar salad
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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +122.4%
Contains more Fructose +77.9%
Contains more Starch +136.4%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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.
Sesame chicken Caesar salad
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Caesar salad Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 29.8g Caesar salad
Protein 14.33g 13.39g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 9.54g Sesame chicken
Carbs 26.88g 31.5g Caesar salad
Calories 293kcal 265kcal Sesame chicken
Starch 10.7g 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 2.01g 1.13g Sesame chicken
Sugar 15.98g 4.02g Caesar salad
Fiber 0.7g 1.7g Caesar salad
Calcium 12mg 233mg Caesar salad
Iron 1.09mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 22mg 28mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 130mg 231mg Caesar salad
Potassium 204mg 170mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 482mg 454mg Caesar salad
Zinc 0.91mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.051mg 0.126mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.083mg 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 16.7µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 293IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 78µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg 0.61mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 3.237mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.447mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.267mg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 27.1µg 5.9µg Sesame chicken
Tryptophan 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 59mg 24mg Caesar salad
Trans Fat 0.045g Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 2.41g 4.206g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.546g 2.38g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 1.461g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g 0.155g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken

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Sesame chicken 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
29%
Sesame chicken
29%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.796g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/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.