Tortilla chips vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tortilla chips and caesar salad
- Tortilla chips have more vitamin E, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin K; however, caesar salad is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, calcium, and iron.
- Caesar salad covers your daily need for selenium, 49% more than tortilla chips.
- Tortilla chips have 6 times more vitamin E than caesar salad. While tortilla chips have 3.53mg of vitamin E, caesar salad has only 0.61mg.
- The glycemic index of tortilla chips is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted 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 | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +119.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +613.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +478.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +254.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +169.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +324.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +286.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +11.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
13.39 g
Fats:
9.54 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
43.39 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +115.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1543.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 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 | -33.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +138% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +637.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
62.53 g
Sucrose:
0.78 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 | +147.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 1.461g | 62% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 31.4µg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.377mg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 0.61mg | 19% |
| Fats | 20.68g | 9.54g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.297mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 3.237mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 1.7g | 15% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 25.29g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 5.9µg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 84mg | 28mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 233mg | 13% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 13.39g | 13% |
| Carbs | 67.78g | 31.5g | 12% |
| Calories | 472kcal | 265kcal | 10% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 2.34mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 78µg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.664g | 2.38g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 24mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.811g | 4.206g | 6% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 454mg | 5% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 12µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.447mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.388mg | 0.321mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.126mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 1.61mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.13g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 225mg | 231mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.38g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Potassium | 182mg | 170mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 4.02g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | 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 | 0.23g | 0.155g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g | N/A |
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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
24%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.395g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.