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Danish pastry vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between danish pastry and lasagne

  • Danish pastry has more vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and selenium; however, lasagne has more vitamin B6, vitamin A, and vitamin B12.
  • Danish pastry's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 22% more.
  • Danish pastry has 4 times more vitamin B2 than lasagne. Danish pastry has 0.26mg of vitamin B2, while lasagne has 0.074mg.
  • Lasagne is lower in saturated fat.
  • Danish pastry has a higher glycemic index than lasagne.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Danish pastry, cheese 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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
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 +153.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +151.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~115mg

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +65%
Contains more CholineCholine +15.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.323mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 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 +345.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +142.2%
Contains more WaterWater +125.7%
~equal in Protein ~7.28g
~equal in Other ~1.57g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 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 +543.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +494.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Lasagne DV% diff.
Fats 21.9g 4.92g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 1.758g 24%
Saturated fat 6.794g 2.348g 20%
Iron 1.8mg 0.71mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.433g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.074mg 14%
Calories 374kcal 135kcal 12%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.07mg 10%
Folate 60µg 24µg 9%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.193mg 7%
Carbs 37.2g 15.36g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.122mg 6%
Calcium 35mg 88mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.33µg 5%
Selenium 18.9µg 15.9µg 5%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.85mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2.5mg 3%
Fiber 1g 1.7g 3%
Potassium 98mg 196mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2mg 1.528mg 3%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.87mg 2%
Sodium 417mg 373mg 2%
Cholesterol 23mg 17mg 2%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Choline 20.1mg 23.2mg 1%
Phosphorus 108mg 115mg 1%
Protein 8g 7.28g 1%
Magnesium 15mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin A 35µg 41µg 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 3.11g N/A
Copper 0.089mg 0.09mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.323mg 0%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry 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
22%
Danish pastry
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.446g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.

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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.