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Lasagne vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lasagne and arrowroot

  • Lasagne is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and calcium, yet arrowroot is richer in folate, iron, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for arrowroot is 79% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains less saturated fat.
  • Lasagne has a lower glycemic index than arrowroot.

Food types used in this article are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Arrowroot, raw.

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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 14% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1366.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2171.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.6%
Contains more IronIron +212.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
~equal in Manganese ~0.174mg

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 8.3% 14% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
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 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +118%
Contains more FolateFolate +1308.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.292mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2360%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.7%
Contains more WaterWater +13.9%
~equal in Other ~1.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 39% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43850%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +370.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Arrowroot DV% diff.
Folate 24µg 338µg 79%
Selenium 15.9µg 0.7µg 28%
Iron 0.71mg 2.22mg 19%
Sodium 373mg 26mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.266mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.348g 0.039g 10%
Calcium 88mg 6mg 8%
Potassium 196mg 454mg 8%
Fats 4.92g 0.2g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.143mg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin K 7µg 6%
Protein 7.28g 4.24g 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Vitamin A 41µg 1µg 4%
Calories 135kcal 65kcal 4%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Choline 23.2mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 0.004g 4%
Copper 0.09mg 0.121mg 3%
Phosphorus 115mg 98mg 2%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.63mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.092g 2%
Fiber 1.7g 1.3g 2%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.292mg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 1.693mg 1%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 1.9mg 1%
Manganese 0.193mg 0.174mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 25mg 1%
Carbs 15.36g 13.39g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.059mg 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 12.09g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g N/A
Trans fat 0.196g 0g 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 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
Lasagne Arrowroot
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
18%
Lasagne
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.309g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot 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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.