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Spanish rice vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spanish rice and Caesar salad

  • Caesar salad is richer than Spanish rice in Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Caesar salad is 44% higher.
  • Spanish rice contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice 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 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
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 ManganeseManganese +21.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1065%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.6%
Contains more IronIron +103.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +235.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +305.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +324.3%

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 0.33% 6% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
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% 22% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +120.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +260%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +301.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +400%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.61mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.447mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 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 +34.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +308.2%
Contains more FatsFats +80.3%
Contains more OtherOther +26%
~equal in Carbs ~31.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.317 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 -76.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +57.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
95% 2%
Starch: 27.55 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.5 g
Fructose: 0.42 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +96%
Contains more FructoseFructose +169%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~25.29g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spanish rice Caesar salad Opinion
Calories 185kcal 265kcal Caesar salad
Protein 3.28g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 5.29g 9.54g Caesar salad
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Spanish rice
Net carbs 29.96g 29.8g Spanish rice
Carbs 31.16g 31.5g Caesar salad
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg Spanish rice
Magnesium 13mg 28mg Caesar salad
Calcium 20mg 233mg Caesar salad
Potassium 116mg 170mg Caesar salad
Iron 1.15mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Sugar 1.3g 4.02g Spanish rice
Fiber 1.2g 1.7g Caesar salad
Copper 0.065mg 0.126mg Caesar salad
Zinc 0.48mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Starch 27.55g 25.29g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 57mg 231mg Caesar salad
Sodium 528mg 454mg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 100IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A 6µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.61mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.39mg 0.321mg Spanish rice
Selenium 7.4µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 3.237mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.447mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.082mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 13µg 5.9µg Spanish rice
Folate 50µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g Caesar salad
Choline 9.1mg Spanish rice
Saturated Fat 1.005g 4.206g Spanish rice
Monounsaturated Fat 1.511g 2.38g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 1.461g Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.098mg 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 0.24mg 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.131mg 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.071mg 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 153mg 0.717mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.137mg 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.071mg 0.36mg Caesar salad
Fructose 0.42g 1.13g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g 0.155g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice 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
20%
Spanish rice
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.201g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/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.

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