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Corn chips vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Corn chips and Lasagne

  • Corn chips have more Vitamin E, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Iron, and Manganese, however, Lasagne is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Corn chips covers your daily Vitamin E needs 43% more than Lasagne.
  • Lasagne has 4 times less Magnesium than Corn chips. Corn chips have 72mg of Magnesium, while Lasagne has 20mg.
  • Lasagne contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain 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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
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 +260%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.8%
Contains more IronIron +69%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.2%

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% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
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% 26% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +750.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +91.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.074mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 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 FatsFats +578%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +270.4%
Contains more OtherOther +59.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18%
Contains more WaterWater +6523.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 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 +419.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3696.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 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 StarchStarch +422.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +100%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
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.
Corn chips Lasagne
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn chips Lasagne Opinion
Calories 538kcal 135kcal Corn chips
Protein 6.17g 7.28g Lasagne
Fats 33.36g 4.92g Corn chips
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Net carbs 52.9g 13.66g Corn chips
Carbs 56.9g 15.36g Corn chips
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lasagne
Magnesium 72mg 20mg Corn chips
Calcium 138mg 88mg Corn chips
Potassium 144mg 196mg Lasagne
Iron 1.2mg 0.71mg Corn chips
Sugar 0.27g 3.11g Corn chips
Fiber 4g 1.7g Corn chips
Copper 0.101mg 0.09mg Corn chips
Zinc 1.29mg 0.87mg Corn chips
Starch 51.36g 9.83g Corn chips
Phosphorus 194mg 115mg Corn chips
Sodium 514mg 373mg Lasagne
Vitamin A 69IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A 3µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 7.23mg 0.85mg Corn chips
Manganese 0.333mg 0.193mg Corn chips
Selenium 7.6µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.07mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.074mg Corn chips
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 1.528mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.323mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.122mg Corn chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 6.3µg 7µg Lasagne
Folate 8µg 24µg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.088g 0.196g Corn chips
Choline 12.1mg 23.2mg Lasagne
Saturated Fat 4.331g 2.348g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 9.134g 1.758g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 0.433g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.246mg 0.219mg Corn chips
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0.224mg Corn chips
Leucine 0.803mg 0.578mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.185mg 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.137mg 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.331mg 0.285mg Corn chips
Histidine 0.2mg 0.183mg Corn chips
Fructose 0g 1.04g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.001g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.026g Corn chips
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Lasagne
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g 0g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.005g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g 0.322g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn chips 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
21%
Corn chips
19%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.983g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.84g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn chips
Corn chips is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals

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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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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