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Smoothie vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between smoothie and caesar salad

  • Smoothie is richer in vitamin C, yet caesar salad is richer in iron, calcium, vitamin B3, fiber, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for caesar salad is 27% higher.
  • Smoothie contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +468.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +608.3%
Contains more IronIron +1460%

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 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 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 B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +296.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 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 +108.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +997.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +286%
Contains more OtherOther +541.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Caesar salad DV% diff.
Selenium 31.4µg 57%
Phosphorus 231mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 31%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Iron 0.15mg 2.34mg 27%
Protein 1.22g 13.39g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.297mg 23%
Saturated fat 0g 4.206g 19%
Calcium 41mg 233mg 19%
Sodium 29mg 454mg 18%
Fats 0g 9.54g 15%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 3.237mg 15%
Zinc 1.61mg 15%
Manganese 0.321mg 14%
Copper 0.126mg 14%
Calories 37kcal 265kcal 11%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 10%
Vitamin A 78µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg 8%
Carbs 8.16g 31.5g 8%
Magnesium 28mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0.4µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 6%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Potassium 24mg 170mg 4%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 4.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 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
Smoothie 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
11%
Smoothie
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.206g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.