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Tortilla vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tortilla and caesar salad

  • Tortilla has more iron and vitamin B3; however, caesar salad is richer in selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B5.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily selenium needs 27% more than tortilla.
  • Caesar salad has 2 times less iron than tortilla. Tortilla has 3.81mg of iron, while caesar salad has 2.34mg.
  • Tortilla contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
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 IronIron +62.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +232.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +403.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89.2%
~equal in Sodium ~454mg

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% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +162.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1375%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.377mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 CarbsCarbs +58.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.9%
Contains more FatsFats +904.2%
Contains more OtherOther +16.6%
~equal in Water ~43.39g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 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 -93%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1186.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +273.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 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 StarchStarch +70.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +41.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +553.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
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.
Tortilla 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Caesar salad DV% diff.
Selenium 16.6µg 31.4µg 27%
Folate 98µg 25%
Iron 3.81mg 2.34mg 18%
Saturated fat 0.296g 4.206g 18%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 17%
Calcium 70mg 233mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.297mg 14%
Fats 0.95g 9.54g 13%
Zinc 0.32mg 1.61mg 12%
Protein 7.28g 13.39g 12%
Phosphorus 146mg 231mg 12%
Vitamin A 78µg 9%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Starch 43.02g 25.29g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 1.461g 7%
Carbs 49.94g 31.5g 6%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 3.237mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.447mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 2.38g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 5.9µg 5%
Copper 0.102mg 0.126mg 3%
Fiber 2.4g 1.7g 3%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.61mg 3%
Manganese 0.268mg 0.321mg 2%
Potassium 105mg 170mg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 28mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.13g 1%
Calories 237kcal 265kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.377mg 1%
Sodium 482mg 454mg 1%
Net carbs 47.54g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 2.75g 4.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Caesar salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Tortilla
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.