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Lasagne vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between lasagne and broccoli?

  • Lasagne is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, yet broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 96% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in broccoli is lower.

We used Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Broccoli, raw 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.
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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +536%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Iron ~0.73mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.21mg

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 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3468%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1351.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +162.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.78mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.071mg

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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +158.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1229.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +131.3%
Contains more OtherOther +80.5%
Contains more WaterWater +26%

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
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15881.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1039.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
76% 4% 7% 8% 5%
Starch: 9.83 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0.93 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0.6 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +440%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +89.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +52.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +185.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lasagne Broccoli
Lower in Glycemic Index 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin C 2.5mg 89.2mg 96%
Vitamin K 7µg 101.6µg 79%
Selenium 15.9µg 2.5µg 24%
Sodium 373mg 33mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Saturated fat 2.348g 0.039g 10%
Folate 24µg 63µg 10%
Protein 7.28g 2.82g 9%
Phosphorus 115mg 66mg 7%
Fats 4.92g 0.37g 7%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 0.639mg 6%
Calories 135kcal 34kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.573mg 5%
Copper 0.09mg 0.049mg 5%
Starch 9.83g 0g 4%
Fiber 1.7g 2.6g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 0.011g 4%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.41mg 4%
Potassium 196mg 316mg 4%
Calcium 88mg 47mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.175mg 4%
Carbs 15.36g 6.64g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.038g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.117mg 3%
Vitamin A 41µg 31µg 1%
Manganese 0.193mg 0.21mg 1%
Choline 23.2mg 18.7mg 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 4.04g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 20mg 21mg 0%
Iron 0.71mg 0.73mg 0%
Sugar 3.11g 1.7g N/A
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.78mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.071mg 0%
Trans fat 0.196g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.117mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0.059mg 0%
Fructose 1.04g 0.68g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Broccoli
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
59%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.309g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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.
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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/nutrients
  2. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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