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Gratin vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Gratin and Lasagne

  • Gratin has more Vitamin C, Copper, and Potassium, however, Lasagne is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Lasagne covers your daily Selenium needs 24% more than Gratin.
  • Lasagne has 4 times less Vitamin C than Gratin. Gratin has 9.9mg of Vitamin C, while Lasagne has 2.5mg.
  • Lasagne contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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.
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
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 CalciumCalcium +35.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.8%
Contains more IronIron +10.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +488.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~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.
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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 33% 16% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 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% 26% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +296%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +118.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.07mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 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 +54.3%
Contains more OtherOther +32.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.3%
~equal in Water ~70.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 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 +22.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Lasagne Opinion
Calories 132kcal 135kcal Lasagne
Protein 5.06g 7.28g Lasagne
Fats 7.59g 4.92g Gratin
Vitamin C 9.9mg 2.5mg Gratin
Net carbs 9.47g 13.66g Lasagne
Carbs 11.27g 15.36g Lasagne
Cholesterol 23mg 17mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lasagne
Magnesium 20mg 20mg
Calcium 119mg 88mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 196mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 0.71mg Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 1.7g Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.09mg Gratin
Zinc 0.69mg 0.87mg Lasagne
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Phosphorus 113mg 115mg Lasagne
Sodium 433mg 373mg Lasagne
Vitamin A 264IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A 64µg 41µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.85mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.161mg 0.193mg Lasagne
Selenium 2.7µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.07mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.074mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 1.528mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.323mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.122mg Gratin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg Lasagne
Folate 11µg 24µg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.196g Gratin
Choline 23.2mg Lasagne
Saturated Fat 4.733g 2.348g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 1.758g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 0.433g Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.192mg 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.224mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.381mg 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.117mg 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.325mg 0.285mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg 0.183mg Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gratin 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
14%
Gratin
19%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.385g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin 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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.