Calories in Caesar Salad

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (254.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 480.1
  • Total Fat 40.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 8.0 g
  • Cholesterol 20.3 mg
  • Sodium 1010.9 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 19.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 5.1 g
  • Sugars 4.0 g
  • Protein 15.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 10500.4 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 41.9 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 398.8 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 2.7 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

At 480.1 calories per serving (1 Serving (254.0g)), Caesar Salad is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (40.0g, 72.6% of calories), including 8.0g of saturated fat. One thing to note: a single serving contains 1010.9mg of sodium (44% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Protein ✅ High Fiber ⚠️ High Calorie ⚠️ High Sodium

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Romaine Lettuce, Tomatoes, Kale, Parmesan Cheese (pasteurized Cow's Milk, Starters, Rennet, Enzymes, Salt), Croutons (unbleached Wheat Flour (wheat, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic Powder, Salt, Black Pepper, Yeast), Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, Cucumbers, Whole Grain Mustard (black Mustard Seeds, Vinegar), Anchovies (fish Soybean Oil, Salt), Garlic Cloves, Salt, Sugar, White Pepper.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Reduced Iron, Niacin, Riboflavin, Folic Acid

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Caesar Salad contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories480.1 kcal24%
Total Fat40.0 g51%
Saturated Fat8.0 g40%
Cholesterol20.3 mg7%
Sodium1010.9 mg44% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate19.0 g7%
Dietary Fiber5.1 g18% ✅
Protein15.0 g30% ✅
Vitamin C41.9 mg47%
Calcium398.8 mg31%
Iron2.7 mg15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Caesar Salad accounts for 24% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 72.6% of the calories.

Fat 72.6%
Carbs 15.3%
Fat 72.6% Carbs 15.3% Protein 12.1%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 480.1 calories in Caesar Salad? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 36.3 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 82.8 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 52.5 min
HIIT 44.5 min
Water Aerobics 110.9 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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