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Avocado vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between avocadoes and lasagne

  • Avocadoes are richer in vitamin B5, fiber, folate, vitamin K, copper, and vitamin B6, yet lasagne is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for lasagne is 28% higher.
  • Avocadoes contain 4 times more vitamin B5 than lasagne. Avocadoes contain 1.389mg of vitamin B5, while lasagne contains 0.323mg.
  • Avocadoes contain less sodium.
  • Lasagne has a lower glycemic index than avocadoes.

Food types used in this article are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +147.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +633.3%
Contains more IronIron +29.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3875%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.3% 14% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +63.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.07mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 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 FatsFats +198%
Contains more ProteinProtein +264%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +80.1%
~equal in Water ~70.87g
~equal in Other ~1.57g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -9.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +457.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +319.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 8% 49% 16% 13%
Starch: 0.11 g
Sucrose: 0.06 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 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 GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +8836.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +800%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +151.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +766.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Lasagne DV% diff.
Selenium 0.4µg 15.9µg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.323mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 1.758g 20%
Fiber 6.7g 1.7g 20%
Sodium 7mg 373mg 16%
Fats 14.66g 4.92g 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Folate 81µg 24µg 14%
Vitamin K 21µg 7µg 12%
Copper 0.19mg 0.09mg 11%
Protein 2g 7.28g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.122mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.433g 9%
Phosphorus 52mg 115mg 9%
Potassium 485mg 196mg 9%
Calcium 12mg 88mg 8%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.85mg 8%
Vitamin C 10mg 2.5mg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.074mg 4%
Vitamin A 7µg 41µg 4%
Starch 0.11g 9.83g 4%
Manganese 0.142mg 0.193mg 2%
Carbs 8.53g 15.36g 2%
Choline 14.2mg 23.2mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 20mg 2%
Iron 0.55mg 0.71mg 2%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.87mg 2%
Fructose 0.12g 1.04g 1%
Saturated fat 2.126g 2.348g 1%
Calories 160kcal 135kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 1.528mg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 0.66g 3.11g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado Lasagne
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Avocado
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.222g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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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