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Lasagne vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lasagne and Pilaf different?

  • Lasagne is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Pilaf is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Pilaf is 47% higher.
  • Lasagne contains 17 times more Vitamin B12 than Pilaf. While Lasagne contains 0.33µg of Vitamin B12, Pilaf contains only 0.02µg.
  • Pilaf has less Saturated Fat.

Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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.
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Pilaf
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Iron +243.7%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.1%
Contains more Copper +84.4%
Contains more Manganese +357%
Contains more Selenium +103.8%
Equal in Calcium - 83
Equal in Potassium - 188
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 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Iron +243.7%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.1%
Contains more Copper +84.4%
Contains more Manganese +357%
Contains more Selenium +103.8%
Equal in Calcium - 83
Equal in Potassium - 188

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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Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +3021.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Contains more Vitamin C +64%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +761.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +301%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227.9%
Contains more Folate +783.3%
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 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +3021.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Contains more Vitamin C +64%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +761.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +301%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227.9%
Contains more Folate +783.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pilaf
Contains more Fats +259.1%
Contains more Water +781.5%
Contains more Protein +43.1%
Contains more Carbs +396.8%
Contains more Other +145.9%
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Fats +259.1%
Contains more Water +781.5%
Contains more Protein +43.1%
Contains more Carbs +396.8%
Contains more Other +145.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pilaf
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +371.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +371.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pilaf
Contains more Sucrose +80%
Contains more Glucose +830%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +624.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +80%
Contains more Glucose +830%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +624.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 7.28g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 4.92g 1.37g Lasagne
Carbs 15.36g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 135kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Starch 9.83g 71.23g Pilaf
Fructose 1.04g 0g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g 1.53g Pilaf
Fiber 1.7g 1.2g Lasagne
Calcium 88mg 83mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Magnesium 20mg 32mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 115mg 154mg Pilaf
Potassium 196mg 188mg Lasagne
Sodium 373mg 1303mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.87mg 1.01mg Pilaf
Copper 0.09mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.193mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 15.9µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 437IU 14IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 4µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.04mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 2.5mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.087mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 24µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.02µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg 0.5µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.219mg 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.578mg 0.523mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg 0.189mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg 0.145mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.32mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.183mg 0.15mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 17mg 1mg Pilaf
Trans Fat 0.196g 0g Pilaf
Saturated Fat 2.348g 0.307g Pilaf
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 0.373g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.377g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Pilaf
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
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.041g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 930mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/nutrients
  2. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/nutrients

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

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