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Candy bar vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between candy bar and lasagne

  • Candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin E, and magnesium, yet lasagne is richer in selenium and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11760% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 9 times more copper than lasagne. Candy bar contains 0.774mg of copper, while lasagne contains 0.09mg.
  • Lasagne has a lower glycemic index than candy bar.

Food types used in this article are Candies, peanut bar 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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.7%
Contains more IronIron +36.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +760%
Contains more ZincZinc +352.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +544%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +238.3%

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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 EVitamin E +382.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +418.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +157%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125309.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +212.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +112.9%
Contains more FatsFats +585%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +208.6%
Contains more OtherOther +14.6%
Contains more WaterWater +4329.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 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 +851.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2359.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Lasagne DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.122mg 11760%
Copper 0.774mg 0.09mg 76%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.433g 68%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.193mg 46%
Fats 33.7g 4.92g 44%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 1.528mg 40%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 1.758g 37%
Phosphorus 308mg 115mg 28%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.87mg 28%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.85mg 22%
Magnesium 110mg 20mg 21%
Selenium 4.7µg 15.9µg 20%
Calories 522kcal 135kcal 19%
Protein 15.5g 7.28g 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Folate 75µg 24µg 13%
Saturated fat 4.678g 2.348g 11%
Carbs 47.4g 15.36g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.323mg 10%
Fiber 4.1g 1.7g 10%
Sodium 156mg 373mg 9%
Potassium 407mg 196mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 7µg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 41µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.074mg 5%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg 3%
Iron 0.97mg 0.71mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.07mg 3%
Calcium 78mg 88mg 1%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Choline 29.4mg 23.2mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 42.22g 3.11g N/A
Trans fat 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 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
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar 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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.