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Corn grits vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Corn grits and Lasagne

  • Corn grits has more Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Lasagne is richer in Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Manganese, and Vitamin K.
  • Corn grits covers your daily Iron needs 75% more than Lasagne.
  • Lasagne has 2 times less Vitamin B1 than Corn grits. Corn grits has 0.143mg of Vitamin B1, while Lasagne has 0.07mg.
  • Corn grits contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt 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 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
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 +845.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +625.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +866.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +721.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +293.9%

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% 0% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +521.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +335.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +792.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.528mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 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 +14.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +360.8%
Contains more FatsFats +904.1%
Contains more OtherOther +106.6%
~equal in Carbs ~15.36g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 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 -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2070.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +126.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 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 +56.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +440%
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 grits 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 Corn grits Lasagne Opinion
Calories 74kcal 135kcal Lasagne
Protein 1.58g 7.28g Lasagne
Fats 0.49g 4.92g Lasagne
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Net carbs 14.85g 13.66g Corn grits
Carbs 15.95g 15.36g Corn grits
Cholesterol 17mg Corn grits
Vitamin D 1IU Lasagne
Magnesium 6mg 20mg Lasagne
Calcium 64mg 88mg Lasagne
Potassium 27mg 196mg Lasagne
Iron 6.71mg 0.71mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 3.11g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 1.7g Lasagne
Copper 0mg 0.09mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.09mg 0.87mg Lasagne
Starch 15.39g 9.83g Corn grits
Phosphorus 14mg 115mg Lasagne
Sodium 227mg 373mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.85mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.049mg 0.193mg Lasagne
Selenium 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.07mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.074mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 1.528mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.323mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.122mg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 0µg 7µg Lasagne
Folate 27µg 24µg Corn grits
Trans Fat 0.196g Corn grits
Choline 2.6mg 23.2mg Lasagne
Saturated Fat 0.076g 2.348g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 1.758g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 0.433g Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.052mg 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.224mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.228mg 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.031mg 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.029mg 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.077mg 0.285mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.048mg 0.183mg Lasagne
Fructose 0g 1.04g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn grits 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
10%
Corn grits
19%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
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 - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.272g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grits
Corn grits 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. Corn grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/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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