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Cracker vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cracker and Lasagne?

  • Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Folate, while Lasagne is higher in Selenium.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 52% higher.
  • Lasagne has 6 times less Vitamin B2 than Cracker. Cracker has 0.456mg of Vitamin B2, while Lasagne has 0.074mg.
  • Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +467.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.7%
Contains more Copper +15.6%
Contains more Manganese +154.4%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +66.1%
Contains less Sodium -48.6%
Contains more Zinc +77.6%
Contains more Selenium +137.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +467.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.7%
Contains more Copper +15.6%
Contains more Manganese +154.4%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +66.1%
Contains less Sodium -48.6%
Contains more Zinc +77.6%
Contains more Selenium +137.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +494.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +516.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Folate +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +890%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
Contains more Vitamin E +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +494.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +516.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Folate +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +890%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +437.2%
Contains more Carbs +299.1%
Contains more Other +58.6%
Contains more Water +2157%
Equal in Protein - 7.28
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 Fats +437.2%
Contains more Carbs +299.1%
Contains more Other +58.6%
Contains more Water +2157%
Equal in Protein - 7.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +272.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2933.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.8%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +272.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2933.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +405.5%
Contains more Sucrose +1187%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +97.9%
Contains more Fructose +258.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 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 Starch +405.5%
Contains more Sucrose +1187%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +97.9%
Contains more Fructose +258.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cracker Lasagne
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 59g 13.66g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 7.28g Lasagne
Fats 26.43g 4.92g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 15.36g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 135kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g 9.83g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 8.18g 3.11g Lasagne
Fiber 2.3g 1.7g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 88mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 0.71mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Lasagne
Phosphorus 248mg 115mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 196mg Lasagne
Sodium 726mg 373mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.49mg 0.87mg Lasagne
Copper 0.104mg 0.09mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg 0.193mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 0IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.85mg Cracker
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.07mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.074mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 1.528mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.323mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.122mg Lasagne
Folate 92µg 24µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 69.3µg 7µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.193mg 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.224mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.103mg 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.112mg 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.329mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg 0.285mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg 0.183mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g 0.196g Lasagne
Saturated Fat 5.562g 2.348g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 1.758g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0.433g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.005g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 0.322g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g 0g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g 0.026g Cracker
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker Lasagne
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
53%
Cracker
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.214g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cracker
Cracker is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.