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Falafel vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Falafel and Lasagne

  • Falafel is higher in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, yet Lasagne is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Falafel covers your daily Iron needs 34% more than Lasagne.
  • Falafel contains 4 times more Magnesium than Lasagne. While Falafel contains 82mg of Magnesium, Lasagne contains only 20mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared 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 +381.7%
Contains more Magnesium +310%
Contains more Phosphorus +67%
Contains more Potassium +198.5%
Contains less Sodium -21.2%
Contains more Zinc +72.4%
Contains more Copper +186.7%
Contains more Manganese +258%
Contains more Calcium +63%
Contains more Selenium +1490%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Iron +381.7%
Contains more Magnesium +310%
Contains more Phosphorus +67%
Contains more Potassium +198.5%
Contains less Sodium -21.2%
Contains more Zinc +72.4%
Contains more Copper +186.7%
Contains more Manganese +258%
Contains more Calcium +63%
Contains more Selenium +1490%

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 B1 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.3%
Contains more Folate +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3261.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.122
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
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 B1 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.3%
Contains more Folate +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3261.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.122

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +82.8%
Contains more Fats +261.8%
Contains more Carbs +107.3%
Contains more Other +54.8%
Contains more Water +104.7%
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 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 Protein +82.8%
Contains more Fats +261.8%
Contains more Carbs +107.3%
Contains more Other +54.8%
Contains more Water +104.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +478.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +860.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.348
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +478.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +860.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.348

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 13.66g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 7.28g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 4.92g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 15.36g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 135kcal Falafel
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g Falafel
Fiber 1.7g Lasagne
Calcium 54mg 88mg Lasagne
Iron 3.42mg 0.71mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 20mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 115mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 196mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 373mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 0.87mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.09mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.193mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 13IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.07mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.074mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 1.528mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.323mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.122mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 24µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.085mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.219mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.224mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.578mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.486mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.164mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.329mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.285mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.183mg Falafel
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Falafel
Trans Fat 0g 0.196g Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 2.348g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 1.758g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.433g Falafel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel 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
18%
Falafel
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Lasagne
Lasagne is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.