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Fettuccine vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fettuccine and lasagne different?

  • Lasagne has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, calcium, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated fat than fettuccine.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lasagne is 14% higher.
  • Fettuccine has less sodium.
  • Lasagne has a lower glycemic index (28) than fettuccine (47).

KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared are the varieties used in this article.

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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% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 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 less SodiumSodium -55.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +214.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +18.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +770%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +360%

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% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
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 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.074mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 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 OtherOther +21%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.4%
Contains more FatsFats +82.2%
~equal in Carbs ~15.36g
~equal in Water ~70.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 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 -61.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +95.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.433g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Lasagne DV% diff.
Selenium 15.9µg 29%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Phosphorus 25mg 115mg 13%
Copper 0.09mg 10%
Sodium 166mg 373mg 9%
Manganese 0.193mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.9g 2.348g 7%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.87mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.122mg 6%
Vitamin K 7µg 6%
Calcium 28mg 88mg 6%
Folate 6µg 24µg 5%
Vitamin A 41µg 5%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Choline 23.2mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 3%
Magnesium 6mg 20mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.85mg 3%
Fats 2.7g 4.92g 3%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 1.528mg 2%
Protein 6.2g 7.28g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 1.758g 2%
Calories 99kcal 135kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.07mg 2%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Fiber 2g 1.7g 1%
Iron 0.6mg 0.71mg 1%
Potassium 168mg 196mg 1%
Cholesterol 14mg 17mg 1%
Carbs 14g 15.36g 0%
Net carbs 12g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 1.3g 3.11g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.074mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.196g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.433g 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine 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
7%
Fettuccine
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Lasagne
Lasagne is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.448g)

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. 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.