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Lasagne vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lasagne and Brussels sprout

  • Lasagne is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12, yet Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily Vitamin K needs 142% more than Lasagne.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Brussels sprout is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Brussels sprouts, 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.
Contains more Calcium +109.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +107.1%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Selenium +893.8%
Contains more Iron +97.2%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Potassium +98.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Manganese +74.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +109.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +107.1%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Selenium +893.8%
Contains more Iron +97.2%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Potassium +98.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Manganese +74.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.5%
Contains more Folate +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2428.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.88
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.5%
Contains more Folate +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2428.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.88
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +115.4%
Contains more Fats +1540%
Contains more Carbs +71.6%
Contains more Other +14.6%
Contains more Water +21.3%
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% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +115.4%
Contains more Fats +1540%
Contains more Carbs +71.6%
Contains more Other +14.6%
Contains more Water +21.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7543.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35234.9%
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7543.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35234.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +17.4%
Contains more Glucose +14.8%
Contains more Fructose +11.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +17.4%
Contains more Glucose +14.8%
Contains more Fructose +11.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 5.15g Lasagne
Protein 7.28g 3.38g Lasagne
Fats 4.92g 0.3g Lasagne
Carbs 15.36g 8.95g Lasagne
Calories 135kcal 43kcal Lasagne
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g 0.93g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g 2.2g Brussels sprout
Fiber 1.7g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 88mg 42mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 1.4mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 115mg 69mg Lasagne
Potassium 196mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 373mg 25mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.87mg 0.42mg Lasagne
Copper 0.09mg 0.07mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.193mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 15.9µg 1.6µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 38µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 2.5mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.09mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 0.745mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.309mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 24µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.037mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg 0.12mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.132mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.578mg 0.152mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg 0.154mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg 0.032mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.098mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg 0.155mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.183mg 0.076mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Brussels sprout
Trans Fat 0.196g 0g Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 2.348g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 0.023g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 153g Brussels sprout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Brussels sprout
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Lasagne
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.286g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients

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

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