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Chinese cuisine vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chinese cuisine and Lasagne

  • Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Folate, however, Lasagne is richer in Selenium, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily Vitamin K needs 37% more than Lasagne.
  • Lasagne has 5 times less Vitamin C than Chinese cuisine. Chinese cuisine has 11.6mg of Vitamin C, while Lasagne has 2.5mg.
  • Chinese cuisine contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared.

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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 Iron +56.3%
Contains more Zinc +72.4%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.3%
Contains more Copper +83.7%
Contains more Manganese +31.3%
Contains more Selenium +137.3%
Equal in Potassium - 196
Equal in Sodium - 373
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Iron +56.3%
Contains more Zinc +72.4%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.3%
Contains more Copper +83.7%
Contains more Manganese +31.3%
Contains more Selenium +137.3%
Equal in Potassium - 196
Equal in Sodium - 373

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +188.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +364%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +632.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.85
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
Contains more Vitamin A +188.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +364%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +632.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.85

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Carbs +110.7%
Equal in Protein - 7.28
Equal in Fats - 4.92
Equal in Other - 1.57
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Carbs +110.7%
Equal in Protein - 7.28
Equal in Fats - 4.92
Equal in Other - 1.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +391.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.5%
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +391.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +116.7%
Contains more Starch +440.1%
Contains more Glucose +34.8%
Contains more Fructose +89.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
76% 4% 7% 8% 5%
Starch: 9.83 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0.93 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0.6 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +116.7%
Contains more Starch +440.1%
Contains more Glucose +34.8%
Contains more Fructose +89.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 13.66g Lasagne
Protein 7.08g 7.28g Lasagne
Fats 5.3g 4.92g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 7.29g 15.36g Lasagne
Calories 105kcal 135kcal Lasagne
Starch 1.82g 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 0.55g 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 2.41g 3.11g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 1.5g 1.7g Lasagne
Calcium 22mg 88mg Lasagne
Iron 1.11mg 0.71mg Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 15mg 20mg Lasagne
Phosphorus 76mg 115mg Lasagne
Potassium 204mg 196mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 409mg 373mg Lasagne
Zinc 1.5mg 0.87mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.09mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.147mg 0.193mg Lasagne
Selenium 6.7µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 1262IU 437IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 41µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 3IU 1IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 2.5mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.07mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.074mg Lasagne
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 1.528mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.323mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.122mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 24µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.33µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 7µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.313mg 0.219mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.224mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.552mg 0.486mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.327mg 0.285mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg 0.183mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 14mg 17mg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.196g Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 0.978g 2.348g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.003g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 1.758g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.433g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g 0.322g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.026g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Lasagne
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
39%
Chinese cuisine
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients
  2. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/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.