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Potato salad vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato salad and Lasagne

  • Potato salad has more Vitamin C, while Lasagne has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Lasagne's daily need coverage for Selenium is 21% higher.
  • Lasagne contains 4 times less Cholesterol than Potato salad. Potato salad contains 68mg of Cholesterol, while Lasagne contains 17mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, 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 Potassium +29.6%
Contains more Copper +31.1%
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%
Equal in Iron - 0.71
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Potassium +29.6%
Contains more Copper +31.1%
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%
Equal in Iron - 0.71

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 C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.6%
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 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07
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%
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 C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.6%
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 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07

Macronutrient Comparison

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

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%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 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.
Potato salad Lasagne
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 Potato salad Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 13.66g Lasagne
Protein 2.68g 7.28g Lasagne
Fats 8.2g 4.92g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 15.36g Lasagne
Calories 143kcal 135kcal Potato salad
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 1.7g Lasagne
Calcium 19mg 88mg Lasagne
Iron 0.65mg 0.71mg Lasagne
Magnesium 15mg 20mg Lasagne
Phosphorus 52mg 115mg Lasagne
Potassium 254mg 196mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 373mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.31mg 0.87mg Lasagne
Copper 0.118mg 0.09mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.193mg Lasagne
Selenium 4.1µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 157IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 10mg 2.5mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.07mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.074mg Lasagne
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 1.528mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.323mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.122mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg 24µg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.116mg 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.224mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.202mg 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.171mg 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.066mg 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.172mg 0.285mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.062mg 0.183mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 68mg 17mg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.196g Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.429g 2.348g Potato salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 1.758g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.433g 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
Potato salad 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
14%
Potato salad
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
35%
Lasagne

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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.

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