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Broth vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between broth and lasagne?

  • Broth is higher in vitamin B2, selenium, choline, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, yet lasagne is higher in copper, vitamin A, and zinc.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1022% more.
  • Broth has 6 times more vitamin B2 than lasagne. While broth has 0.43mg of vitamin B2, lasagne has only 0.074mg.
  • The amount of sodium in lasagne is lower.
  • The glycemic index of lasagne is lower.

We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared types 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.
Broth
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.7%
Contains more IronIron +45.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +866.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.7%

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.
Broth
6
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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +481.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +394%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.33µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 +128.8%
Contains more FatsFats +182.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.3%
Contains more OtherOther +3032.5%
Contains more WaterWater +3022%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 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 +204.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +934.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Lasagne DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 373mg 1022%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.433g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.074mg 27%
Selenium 28µg 15.9µg 22%
Protein 16.66g 7.28g 19%
Choline 114.6mg 23.2mg 17%
Fats 13.88g 4.92g 14%
Calcium 187mg 88mg 10%
Copper 0mg 0.09mg 10%
Magnesium 56mg 20mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 1.758g 9%
Phosphorus 166mg 115mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.87mg 7%
Calories 267kcal 135kcal 7%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.528mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 7µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.323mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 41µg 5%
Saturated fat 3.43g 2.348g 5%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Iron 1.03mg 0.71mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.85mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.07mg 3%
Potassium 309mg 196mg 3%
Folate 32µg 24µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2.5mg 2%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.193mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.122mg 2%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Cholesterol 13mg 17mg 1%
Carbs 18.01g 15.36g 1%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.33µg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 17.36g 3.11g N/A
Trans fat 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
28%
Broth
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 23502mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.082g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.