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Lasagne vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lasagne and Meatball different?

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Zinc than Lasagne.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Meatball is 28% higher.

Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style are the varieties used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -44%
Contains more Iron +149.3%
Contains more Magnesium +55%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.8%
Contains more Potassium +51%
Contains more Zinc +90.8%
Contains more Copper +36.7%
Contains more Manganese +46.1%
Equal in Calcium - 80
Equal in Selenium - 15.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains less Sodium -44%
Contains more Iron +149.3%
Contains more Magnesium +55%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.8%
Contains more Potassium +51%
Contains more Zinc +90.8%
Contains more Copper +36.7%
Contains more Manganese +46.1%
Equal in Calcium - 80
Equal in Selenium - 15.3

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 +498.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +203%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +498.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +203%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +90.6%
Contains more Water +32%
Contains more Protein +97.8%
Contains more Fats +351.4%
Equal in Other - 1.66
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Carbs +90.6%
Contains more Water +32%
Contains more Protein +97.8%
Contains more Fats +351.4%
Equal in Other - 1.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +422.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +672.7%
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +422.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +672.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +336.9%
Contains more Sucrose +12.5%
Contains more Fructose +395.2%
Contains more Glucose +73.1%
Contains more Lactose +45%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
39% 8% 28% 4% 15% 5%
Starch: 2.25 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0.27 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Contains more Starch +336.9%
Contains more Sucrose +12.5%
Contains more Fructose +395.2%
Contains more Glucose +73.1%
Contains more Lactose +45%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 5.76g Lasagne
Protein 7.28g 14.4g Meatball
Fats 4.92g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 15.36g 8.06g Lasagne
Calories 135kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 9.83g 2.25g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g 0.21g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g 3.47g Lasagne
Fiber 1.7g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 88mg 80mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 20mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 115mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 196mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 373mg 666mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.87mg 1.66mg Meatball
Copper 0.09mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.193mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 15.9µg 15.3µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 73IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 22µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.42mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 3.108mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.202mg Meatball
Folate 24µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 7µg 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.183mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 17mg 66mg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.196g 0.577g Lasagne
Saturated Fat 2.348g 7.627g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Meatball
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
20%
Lasagne
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.279g)

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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/nutrients
  2. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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