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Beef vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef and Lasagne

  • Beef is richer than Lasagne in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef is 162% higher.
  • Beef contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Lasagne. Beef contains 0.669mg of Vitamin B6, while Lasagne contains 0.122mg.
  • Lasagne contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted 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.
Beef
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
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 PotassiumPotassium +79.6%
Contains more IronIron +328.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +325.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +576.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2044.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg

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.
Beef
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 0% 0.36% 5% 3% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
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% 26% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +440.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +277%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +448.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1175.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7183.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +337.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +242.9%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.07mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
2
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 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 ProteinProtein +278.4%
Contains more FatsFats +32.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +685%
~equal in Water ~70.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
2
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +55.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.9%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.348g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Lasagne Opinion
Calories 169kcal 135kcal Beef
Protein 27.55g 7.28g Beef
Fats 6.54g 4.92g Beef
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Net carbs 0g 13.66g Lasagne
Carbs 0g 15.36g Lasagne
Cholesterol 85mg 17mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 3IU 1IU Beef
Magnesium 14mg 20mg Lasagne
Calcium 13mg 88mg Lasagne
Potassium 352mg 196mg Beef
Iron 3.04mg 0.71mg Beef
Sugar 0g 3.11g Beef
Fiber 0g 1.7g Lasagne
Copper 0.097mg 0.09mg Beef
Zinc 3.7mg 0.87mg Beef
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Phosphorus 259mg 115mg Beef
Sodium 54mg 373mg Beef
Vitamin A 6IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A 2µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.193mg Lasagne
Selenium 25.4µg 15.9µg Beef
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.07mg Beef
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.074mg Beef
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 1.528mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.323mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.122mg Beef
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 0.33µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 7µg Lasagne
Folate 7µg 24µg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.375g 0.196g Lasagne
Choline 75.6mg 23.2mg Beef
Saturated Fat 2.595g 2.348g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g 1.758g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.433g Beef
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.085mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg 0.219mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg 0.224mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg 0.578mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg 0.486mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg 0.164mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 0.329mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg 0.285mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg 0.183mg Beef
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.001g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0.003g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0.006g Beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g 0.322g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef 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
76%
Beef
19%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.247g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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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