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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, and iron; however, lasagne is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.
  • Corn chips cover 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.
  • Corn chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn chips is 42, while the glycemic index of lasagne is 28.

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% 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% 14% 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 +1266.7%
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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 0.433g 107%
Fats 33.36g 4.92g 44%
Vitamin E 7.23mg 0.85mg 43%
Calories 538kcal 135kcal 20%
Monounsaturated fat 9.134g 1.758g 18%
Starch 51.36g 9.83g 17%
Selenium 7.6µg 15.9µg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Carbs 56.9g 15.36g 14%
Magnesium 72mg 20mg 12%
Phosphorus 194mg 115mg 11%
Saturated fat 4.331g 2.348g 9%
Fiber 4g 1.7g 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Sodium 514mg 373mg 6%
Manganese 0.333mg 0.193mg 6%
Iron 1.2mg 0.71mg 6%
Calcium 138mg 88mg 5%
Folate 8µg 24µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 1.528mg 4%
Zinc 1.29mg 0.87mg 4%
Vitamin A 3µg 41µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.323mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.122mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg 3%
Potassium 144mg 196mg 2%
Protein 6.17g 7.28g 2%
Choline 12.1mg 23.2mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.07mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.04g 1%
Copper 0.101mg 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin K 6.3µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 52.9g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 0.27g 3.11g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.074mg 0%
Trans fat 0.088g 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.246mg 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.803mg 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.185mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.331mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.2mg 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g 0.322g N/A

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
18%
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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