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Brown sugar vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between brown sugar and lasagne

  • Brown sugar contains less selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin A, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B6 than lasagne.
  • Lasagne's daily need coverage for selenium is 27% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in brown sugar is lower.
  • Lasagne has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lasagne is 28, while the glycemic index of brown sugar is 71.

The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown 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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
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 less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +2800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2775%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +201.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1225%
~equal in Calcium ~88mg
~equal in Iron ~0.71mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Lasagne
12
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1289.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2300%
Contains more CholineCholine +908.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 CarbsCarbs +538.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5966.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +5188.8%
Contains more OtherOther +248.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +17411.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +45.2%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~1.04g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Lasagne DV% diff.
Carbs 98.09g 15.36g 28%
Selenium 1.2µg 15.9µg 27%
Phosphorus 4mg 115mg 16%
Sodium 28mg 373mg 15%
Protein 0.12g 7.28g 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Calories 380kcal 135kcal 12%
Saturated fat 0g 2.348g 11%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 1.528mg 9%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.87mg 8%
Fats 0g 4.92g 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.193mg 6%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.85mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.07mg 6%
Folate 1µg 24µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.074mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.122mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 7µg 6%
Copper 0.047mg 0.09mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 41µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.758g 4%
Choline 2.3mg 23.2mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.323mg 4%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Magnesium 9mg 20mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.433g 3%
Potassium 133mg 196mg 2%
Calcium 83mg 88mg 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Iron 0.71mg 0.71mg 0%
Sugar 97.02g 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%
Fructose 1.11g 1.04g 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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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 93.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.348g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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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