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Tortilla vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tortilla and Lasagne

  • Tortilla has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B3, however, Lasagne is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Tortilla covers your daily Iron needs 39% more than Lasagne.
  • Lasagne has 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Tortilla. Tortilla has 0.37mg of Vitamin B1, while Lasagne has 0.07mg.
  • Lasagne contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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 +436.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +27%
Contains more Copper +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +38.9%
Contains more Calcium +25.7%
Contains more Potassium +86.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.6%
Contains more Zinc +171.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Selenium - 15.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Iron +436.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +27%
Contains more Copper +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +38.9%
Contains more Calcium +25.7%
Contains more Potassium +86.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.6%
Contains more Zinc +171.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Selenium - 15.9

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 +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170%
Contains more Folate +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1650%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170%
Contains more Folate +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +225.1%
Contains more Other +19.1%
Contains more Fats +417.9%
Contains more Water +77.4%
Equal in Protein - 7.28
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 Carbs +225.1%
Contains more Other +19.1%
Contains more Fats +417.9%
Contains more Water +77.4%
Equal in Protein - 7.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +850.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.7%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +850.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +337.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +145.5%
Contains more Glucose +520%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +337.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +145.5%
Contains more Glucose +520%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 13.66g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 7.28g
Fats 0.95g 4.92g Lasagne
Carbs 49.94g 15.36g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 135kcal Tortilla
Starch 43.02g 9.83g Tortilla
Fructose 0g 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 2.75g 3.11g Tortilla
Fiber 2.4g 1.7g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 88mg Lasagne
Iron 3.81mg 0.71mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 20mg Lasagne
Phosphorus 146mg 115mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 196mg Lasagne
Sodium 482mg 373mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.32mg 0.87mg Lasagne
Copper 0.102mg 0.09mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg 0.193mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 15.9µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.07mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.074mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 1.528mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.323mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.122mg Lasagne
Folate 98µg 24µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 0.4µg 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.182mg 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.224mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.157mg 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.122mg 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.329mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg 0.285mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg 0.183mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 17mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.196g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 2.348g Tortilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 1.758g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0.433g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 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
Tortilla 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
25%
Tortilla
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.052g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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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