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Waffle vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Waffle and Caesar salad

  • Waffle is richer in Selenium, yet Caesar salad is richer in Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Waffle is 27% higher.
  • Waffle contains 3 times more Cholesterol than Caesar salad. Waffle contains 69mg of Cholesterol, while Caesar salad contains 24mg.

Food types used in this article are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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 Selenium +47.1%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.2%
Contains more Zinc +136.8%
Contains more Copper +103.2%
Contains more Manganese +21.1%
Equal in Calcium - 233
Equal in Iron - 2.34
Equal in Potassium - 170
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Contains more Selenium +47.1%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.2%
Contains more Zinc +136.8%
Contains more Copper +103.2%
Contains more Manganese +21.1%
Equal in Calcium - 233
Equal in Iron - 2.34
Equal in Potassium - 170

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.
Waffle
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.447
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.447

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +47.8%
Contains more Other +42.2%
Contains more Protein +69.5%
Equal in Carbs - 31.5
Equal in Water - 43.39
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 Fats +47.8%
Contains more Other +42.2%
Contains more Protein +69.5%
Equal in Carbs - 31.5
Equal in Water - 43.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364.4%
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Caesar salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Waffle Caesar salad Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 29.8g Waffle
Protein 7.9g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 14.1g 9.54g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 31.5g Waffle
Calories 291kcal 265kcal Waffle
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g Waffle
Fiber 1.7g Caesar salad
Calcium 255mg 233mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 19mg 28mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 190mg 231mg Caesar salad
Potassium 159mg 170mg Caesar salad
Sodium 511mg 454mg Caesar salad
Zinc 0.68mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.062mg 0.126mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.265mg 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 46.2µg 31.4µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg Caesar salad
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.297mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 3.237mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.447mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg Waffle
Folate 46µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.289mg 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 0.63mg 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.384mg 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.179mg 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.409mg 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.187mg 0.36mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 69mg 24mg Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 2.866g 4.206g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 2.38g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.461g Waffle
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
26%
Waffle
29%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.