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Granola bars vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between granola bars and lasagne

  • Granola bars have more manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B5; however, lasagne has more vitamin B12.
  • Granola bars' daily need coverage for manganese is 69% more.
  • Granola bars have 5 times more magnesium than lasagne. Granola bars have 97mg of magnesium, while lasagne has 20mg.
  • Granola bars have a higher glycemic index than lasagne.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, granola bars, hard, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 18% 30% 111% 131% 55% 119% 38% 232% 88%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +385%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.4%
Contains more IronIron +315.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +335.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +820.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.3%
~equal in Selenium ~15.9µg

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 3% 0.67% 42% 0% 66% 27% 30% 49% 20% 0% 37% 17% 12%
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 EVitamin E +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.528mg
~equal in Folate ~24µg
~equal in Choline ~23.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 20% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 10.1 g
Fats: 19.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 3.9 g
Other: 1.8 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 ProteinProtein +38.7%
Contains more FatsFats +302.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +319.3%
Contains more OtherOther +14.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1717.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.37 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.05 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 +149.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2682.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.348g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola bars Lasagne DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.05g 0.433g 77%
Manganese 1.777mg 0.193mg 69%
Copper 0.392mg 0.09mg 34%
Iron 2.95mg 0.71mg 28%
Fats 19.8g 4.92g 23%
Phosphorus 277mg 115mg 23%
Magnesium 97mg 20mg 18%
Calories 471kcal 135kcal 17%
Carbs 64.4g 15.36g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.07mg 16%
Fiber 5.3g 1.7g 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Zinc 2.03mg 0.87mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.813mg 0.323mg 10%
Vitamin E 2.09mg 0.85mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.38g 1.758g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin K 14.6µg 7µg 6%
Protein 10.1g 7.28g 6%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Potassium 336mg 196mg 4%
Vitamin A 2µg 41µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.122mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.119mg 0.074mg 3%
Sodium 294mg 373mg 3%
Calcium 61mg 88mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2.5mg 2%
Selenium 16.2µg 15.9µg 1%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Net carbs 59.1g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 28.57g 3.11g N/A
Vitamin B3 1.581mg 1.528mg 0%
Folate 23µg 24µg 0%
Trans fat 0.196g N/A
Saturated fat 2.37g 2.348g 0%
Choline 22mg 23.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.264mg 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.352mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.724mg 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.4mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.177mg 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.479mg 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.508mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.216mg 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g 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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is better in case of low diet
Granola bars 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
23%
Granola bars
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Granola bars
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Granola bars
Granola bars is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
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. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/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.