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Icing vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between icing and lasagne?

  • Icing is higher in vitamin B2, yet lasagne is higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin A, calcium, and manganese.
  • Lasagne's daily need coverage for selenium is 29% more.
  • Icing has 4 times more vitamin B2 than lasagne. While icing has 0.302mg of vitamin B2, lasagne has only 0.074mg.
  • The amount of sodium in icing is lower.
  • The glycemic index of lasagne is lower.

We used Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared types 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.
Icing
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
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 -50.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +476.5%
Contains more IronIron +343.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1142.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +538.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15800%

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 0% 0% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
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 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +308.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +594.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +487.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +908.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 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 +229.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +342%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +370.3%
Contains more OtherOther +93.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 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 +176.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1736.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Lasagne DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 0.433g 50%
Selenium 0.1µg 15.9µg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.074mg 18%
Carbs 67.89g 15.36g 18%
Fats 16.23g 4.92g 17%
Protein 0g 7.28g 15%
Calories 418kcal 135kcal 14%
Phosphorus 18mg 115mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Copper 0mg 0.09mg 10%
Calcium 3mg 88mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.122mg 9%
Sodium 184mg 373mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1.528mg 8%
Manganese 0mg 0.193mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.86g 1.758g 8%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.87mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Iron 0.16mg 0.71mg 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin K 13µg 7µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.07mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.323mg 5%
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0.85mg 5%
Potassium 34mg 196mg 5%
Magnesium 1mg 20mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 41µg 5%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Folate 8µg 24µg 4%
Choline 2.3mg 23.2mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.974g 2.348g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg 3%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Net carbs 67.89g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 63.1g 3.11g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.196g N/A
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 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
Icing 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
12%
Icing
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.626g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.