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Arepa vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Arepa and Lasagne

  • Arepa has less Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Copper.
  • Lasagne's daily need coverage for Selenium is 18% more.
  • Arepa has 2 times more Fiber than Lasagne. Arepa has 2.6g of Fiber, while Lasagne has 1.7g.
  • Arepa is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) 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.
Arepa
Arepa
5
:
5
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Iron +46.5%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains less Sodium -27.6%
Contains more Potassium +122.7%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +66.4%
Contains more Selenium +160.7%
Equal in Calcium - 88
Equal in Phosphorus - 115
Equal in Zinc - 0.87
Arepa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 39% 20% 51% 8% 36% 22% 10% 16% 34%
Lasagne
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Iron +46.5%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains less Sodium -27.6%
Contains more Potassium +122.7%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +66.4%
Contains more Selenium +160.7%
Equal in Calcium - 88
Equal in Phosphorus - 115
Equal in Zinc - 0.87

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.
Arepa
Arepa
0
:
11
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Vitamin A +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07
Arepa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 6% 0% 0% 18% 10% 17% 13% 25% 0% 0% 9%
Lasagne
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 A +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
Arepa
2
:
3
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Carbs +141.8%
Contains more Protein +32.8%
Contains more Water +39.5%
Contains more Other +30.8%
Equal in Fats - 4.92
Arepa
5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
Lasagne
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 +141.8%
Contains more Protein +32.8%
Contains more Water +39.5%
Contains more Other +30.8%
Equal in Fats - 4.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
Arepa
1
:
2
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.1%
Arepa
54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.989 g
Lasagne
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
Arepa
1
:
5
Lasagne
Lasagne
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +63.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Arepa
45% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.41 g
Galactose: 0 g
Lasagne
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 Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +63.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
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.
Arepa Lasagne
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 34.54g 13.66g Arepa
Protein 5.48g 7.28g Lasagne
Fats 5.38g 4.92g Arepa
Carbs 37.14g 15.36g Arepa
Calories 219kcal 135kcal Arepa
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 0g 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 0.87g 3.11g Arepa
Fiber 2.6g 1.7g Arepa
Calcium 89mg 88mg Arepa
Iron 1.04mg 0.71mg Arepa
Magnesium 27mg 20mg Arepa
Phosphorus 117mg 115mg Arepa
Potassium 88mg 196mg Lasagne
Sodium 270mg 373mg Arepa
Zinc 0.8mg 0.87mg Lasagne
Copper 0.03mg 0.09mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.116mg 0.193mg Lasagne
Selenium 6.1µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 213IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 61µg 41µg Arepa
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 2.5mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.07mg
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 0.074mg Lasagne
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 1.528mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.323mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.122mg Lasagne
Folate 24µg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 3.5µg 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.193mg 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.224mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.671mg 0.578mg Arepa
Lysine 0.228mg 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.131mg 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.276mg 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.276mg 0.285mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.166mg 0.183mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 5mg 17mg Arepa
Trans Fat 0.157g 0.196g Arepa
Saturated Fat 2.902g 2.348g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.003g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 1.758g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 0.433g Arepa
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g 0.322g Arepa
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Arepa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.026g Arepa
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arepa 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
9%
Arepa
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.554g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Arepa
Arepa is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Arepa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168070/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.