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Chinese cuisine vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chinese cuisine and lasagne

  • Chinese cuisine has more vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B12, zinc, and folate; however, lasagne is richer in selenium, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily vitamin K needs 37% more than lasagne.
  • Lasagne has 5 times less vitamin C than chinese cuisine. Chinese cuisine has 11.6mg of vitamin C, while lasagne has 2.5mg.
  • Chinese cuisine contains less saturated fat.
  • Chinese cuisine has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinese cuisine is 60, while the glycemic index of lasagne is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
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 IronIron +56.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +137.3%
~equal in Potassium ~196mg
~equal in Sodium ~373mg

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
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 +364%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +632.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.85mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 +11.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +110.7%
~equal in Protein ~7.28g
~equal in Fats ~4.92g
~equal in Other ~1.57g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 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 -58.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +391.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 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 +116.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +440.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +34.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +89.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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.
Chinese cuisine Lasagne
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Lasagne DV% diff.
Vitamin K 51.3µg 7µg 37%
Selenium 6.7µg 15.9µg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.433g 11%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 2.5mg 10%
Calcium 22mg 88mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.978g 2.348g 6%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.33µg 6%
Zinc 1.5mg 0.87mg 6%
Phosphorus 76mg 115mg 6%
Folate 45µg 24µg 5%
Iron 1.11mg 0.71mg 5%
Copper 0.049mg 0.09mg 5%
Carbs 7.29g 15.36g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.122mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.07mg 3%
Starch 1.82g 9.83g 3%
Choline 34.5mg 23.2mg 2%
Manganese 0.147mg 0.193mg 2%
Calories 105kcal 135kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.323mg 2%
Vitamin A 63µg 41µg 2%
Sodium 409mg 373mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fiber 1.5g 1.7g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.074mg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 1.528mg 1%
Fats 5.3g 4.92g 1%
Fructose 0.55g 1.04g 1%
Magnesium 15mg 20mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 1.758g 1%
Cholesterol 14mg 17mg 1%
Protein 7.08g 7.28g 0%
Net carbs 5.79g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 1IU 0%
Potassium 204mg 196mg 0%
Sugar 2.41g 3.11g N/A
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.85mg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
33%
Chinese cuisine
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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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