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Chicken soup vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chicken soup and lasagne different?

  • Lasagne has more selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin A, calcium, fiber, zinc, and iron than chicken soup.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for lasagne is 25% higher.
  • Lasagne has a lower glycemic index (28) than chicken soup (52).

Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 0.9% 9.3% 7.9% 18% 3.8% 12% 19% 0% 12%
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 -61.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.7%
Contains more IronIron +238.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +521.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +325.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +622.7%

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.
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 0.67% 0.33% 0.6% 0% 8.8% 20% 30% 0% 14% 0% 0.5% 3.8% 5%
Lasagne
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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 B2Vitamin B2 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3400%
Contains more FolateFolate +380%
Contains more CholineCholine +152.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.528mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 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 WaterWater +30%
Contains more ProteinProtein +188.9%
Contains more FatsFats +310%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +335.1%
Contains more OtherOther +161.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 52% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.321 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.213 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +202.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken soup Lasagne DV% diff.
Selenium 2.2µg 15.9µg 25%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Phosphorus 27mg 115mg 13%
Sodium 143mg 373mg 10%
Protein 2.52g 7.28g 10%
Saturated fat 0.321g 2.348g 9%
Calcium 3mg 88mg 9%
Manganese 0.193mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.87mg 7%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 7µg 6%
Fats 1.2g 4.92g 6%
Iron 0.21mg 0.71mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 6%
Folate 5µg 24µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.122mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.85mg 5%
Calories 36kcal 135kcal 5%
Cholesterol 3mg 17mg 5%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Copper 0.054mg 0.09mg 4%
Vitamin A 1µg 41µg 4%
Magnesium 4mg 20mg 4%
Carbs 3.53g 15.36g 4%
Choline 9.2mg 23.2mg 3%
Potassium 105mg 196mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.07mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.582g 1.758g 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2.5mg 3%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 0.433g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.074mg 1%
Net carbs 3.53g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 1.58g 3.11g N/A
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 1.528mg 0%
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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is better in case of low diet
Chicken soup 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
6%
Chicken soup
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.027g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup 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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.