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Bran cereal vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bran cereal and Lasagne different?

  • Bran cereal is higher than Lasagne in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Bran cereal covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 914% more than Lasagne.
  • Bran cereal contains 57 times more Vitamin B12 than Lasagne. Bran cereal contains 18.8µg of Vitamin B12, while Lasagne contains 0.33µg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +342%
Contains more Iron +2378.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1710%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains more Potassium +420.4%
Contains less Sodium -30.8%
Contains more Zinc +1325.3%
Contains more Copper +1055.6%
Contains more Manganese +3739.4%
Contains more Selenium +69.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 661% 259% 493% 90% 34% 339% 347% 967% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Calcium +342%
Contains more Iron +2378.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1710%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains more Potassium +420.4%
Contains less Sodium -30.8%
Contains more Zinc +1325.3%
Contains more Copper +1055.6%
Contains more Manganese +3739.4%
Contains more Selenium +69.1%

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 A +299.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3562.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +868.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9736.1%
Contains more Folate +5358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5597%
Contains more Vitamin K +34.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 105% 24% 129% 67% 568% 626% 278% 64% 2770% 983% 2350% 14%
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 +299.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3562.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +868.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9736.1%
Contains more Folate +5358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5597%
Contains more Vitamin K +34.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +80.5%
Contains more Carbs +383.3%
Contains more Other +256.7%
Contains more Water +3242.9%
Equal in Fats - 4.92
13% 5% 74% 2% 6%
Protein: 13.14 g
Fats: 4.9 g
Carbs: 74.24 g
Water: 2.12 g
Other: 5.6 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 Protein +80.5%
Contains more Carbs +383.3%
Contains more Other +256.7%
Contains more Water +3242.9%
Equal in Fats - 4.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +361.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.5%
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +361.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +121.8%
Contains more Sucrose +2344.4%
Contains more Glucose +15.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +188.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
58% 35% 3% 3%
Starch: 21.8 g
Sucrose: 13.2 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 0.36 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.06 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 +121.8%
Contains more Sucrose +2344.4%
Contains more Glucose +15.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +188.9%
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.
Bran cereal Lasagne
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran cereal Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 44.94g 13.66g Bran cereal
Protein 13.14g 7.28g Bran cereal
Fats 4.9g 4.92g Lasagne
Carbs 74.24g 15.36g Bran cereal
Calories 259kcal 135kcal Bran cereal
Starch 21.8g 9.83g Bran cereal
Fructose 0.36g 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 15.69g 3.11g Lasagne
Fiber 29.3g 1.7g Bran cereal
Calcium 389mg 88mg Bran cereal
Iron 17.6mg 0.71mg Bran cereal
Magnesium 362mg 20mg Bran cereal
Phosphorus 1150mg 115mg Bran cereal
Potassium 1020mg 196mg Bran cereal
Sodium 258mg 373mg Bran cereal
Zinc 12.4mg 0.87mg Bran cereal
Copper 1.04mg 0.09mg Bran cereal
Manganese 7.41mg 0.193mg Bran cereal
Selenium 9.4µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 1747IU 437IU Bran cereal
Vitamin A RAE 522µg 41µg Bran cereal
Vitamin E 1.19mg 0.85mg Bran cereal
Vitamin D 170IU 1IU Bran cereal
Vitamin D 4.3µg 0µg Bran cereal
Vitamin C 20mg 2.5mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B1 2.27mg 0.07mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B2 2.71mg 0.074mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B3 14.8mg 1.528mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B5 1.06mg 0.323mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B6 12mg 0.122mg Bran cereal
Folate 1310µg 24µg Bran cereal
Vitamin B12 18.8µg 0.33µg Bran cereal
Vitamin K 5.2µg 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.085mg Bran cereal
Threonine 0.38mg 0.219mg Bran cereal
Isoleucine 0.35mg 0.224mg Bran cereal
Leucine 0.7mg 0.578mg Bran cereal
Lysine 0.35mg 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.17mg 0.164mg Bran cereal
Phenylalanine 0.48mg 0.329mg Bran cereal
Valine 0.52mg 0.285mg Bran cereal
Histidine 0.28mg 0.183mg Bran cereal
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Bran cereal
Trans Fat 0g 0.196g Bran cereal
Saturated Fat 1.1g 2.348g Bran cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 0.89g 1.758g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 2g 0.433g Bran cereal
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Bran cereal 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
664%
Bran cereal
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
335%
Bran cereal
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.248g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal 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. 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.