Fast food vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fast food and lasagne
- Fast food is richer in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, and selenium, yet lasagne is richer in vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for iron for fast food is 29% higher.
- Fast food contains 5 times more vitamin B2 than lasagne. Fast food contains 0.363mg of vitamin B2, while lasagne contains 0.074mg.
- Lasagne contains less saturated fat.
- Lasagne has a lower glycemic index than fast food.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more IronIron | +331% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +189.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +85% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +352.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +390.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +267.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +64.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +169.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +48.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +355.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +123.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +42.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +126.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +84.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +175% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +288% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +132.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +120.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +118.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.06mg | 0.71mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 1.528mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0.33µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.074mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.07mg | 21% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 7.28g | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.87mg | 15% |
| Folate | 80µg | 24µg | 14% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 4.92g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 2.348g | 10% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 135kcal | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 0.433g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 1.758g | 8% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 15.9µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.122mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.193mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 17mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 15.36g | 5% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9.83g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.323mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 41µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.85mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 88mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 115mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 1.04g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 23.2mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 373mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 13.66g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 1IU | 0% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 196mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 3.11g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.7g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0.196g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | 0.026g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 0.322g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.145g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins