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Lasagne vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lasagne and Potato salad

  • Lasagne has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Zinc, while Potato salad has more Vitamin C.
  • Lasagne's daily need coverage for Selenium is 21% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Potato salad is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Potato salad, home-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 Calcium +363.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.2%
Contains less Sodium -29.5%
Contains more Zinc +180.6%
Contains more Manganese +91.1%
Contains more Selenium +287.8%
Contains more Potassium +29.6%
Contains more Copper +31.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.65
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +363.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.2%
Contains less Sodium -29.5%
Contains more Zinc +180.6%
Contains more Manganese +91.1%
Contains more Selenium +287.8%
Contains more Potassium +29.6%
Contains more Copper +31.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.65

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 +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.7%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.077
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.7%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.077

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +171.6%
Contains more Carbs +37.5%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Other +24.2%
Equal in Water - 76
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +171.6%
Contains more Carbs +37.5%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Other +24.2%
Equal in Water - 76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +763%
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +763%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 9.87g Lasagne
Protein 7.28g 2.68g Lasagne
Fats 4.92g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 15.36g 11.17g Lasagne
Calories 135kcal 143kcal Potato salad
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g Potato salad
Fiber 1.7g 1.3g Lasagne
Calcium 88mg 19mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 0.65mg Lasagne
Magnesium 20mg 15mg Lasagne
Phosphorus 115mg 52mg Lasagne
Potassium 196mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 373mg 529mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.87mg 0.31mg Lasagne
Copper 0.09mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.193mg 0.101mg Lasagne
Selenium 15.9µg 4.1µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 157IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 32µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 2.5mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.06mg Lasagne
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 0.89mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 24µg 7µg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.042mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg 0.116mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.141mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.578mg 0.202mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg 0.171mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg 0.066mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.135mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg 0.172mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.183mg 0.062mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 17mg 68mg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.196g Potato salad
Saturated Fat 2.348g 1.429g Potato salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 3.737g Potato salad
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
Lasagne Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.919g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne 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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/nutrients
  2. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.