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Figs vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between figs and lasagne?

  • Lasagne has more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, and calcium than figs.
  • Lasagne's daily need coverage for selenium is 29% higher.
  • Figs are lower in saturated fat.
  • Figs have a higher glycemic index (61) than lasagne (28).

We used Figs, raw and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared types in this comparison.

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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.
Figs
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
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 PotassiumPotassium +18.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +151.4%
Contains more IronIron +91.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +480%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +721.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7850%

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.
Figs
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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 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
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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 CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +282%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +48.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +393.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.323mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.122mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 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 +24.9%
Contains more WaterWater +11.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +870.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1540%
Contains more OtherOther +137.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 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 -97.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2563.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +200.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Figs 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 Figs Lasagne DV% diff.
Selenium 0.2µg 15.9µg 29%
Sodium 1mg 373mg 16%
Phosphorus 14mg 115mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Protein 0.75g 7.28g 13%
Saturated fat 0.06g 2.348g 10%
Zinc 0.15mg 0.87mg 7%
Fats 0.3g 4.92g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.528mg 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Folate 6µg 24µg 5%
Calcium 35mg 88mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.85mg 5%
Fiber 2.9g 1.7g 5%
Vitamin A 7µg 41µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 1.758g 4%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Iron 0.37mg 0.71mg 4%
Choline 4.7mg 23.2mg 3%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.193mg 3%
Calories 74kcal 135kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.074mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.433g 2%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 7µg 2%
Copper 0.07mg 0.09mg 2%
Potassium 232mg 196mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.122mg 1%
Carbs 19.18g 15.36g 1%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2.5mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 20mg 1%
Net carbs 16.28g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 16.26g 3.11g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.323mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs 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
8%
Figs
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.288g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.