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Lasagne vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lasagne and Caesar salad

  • Caesar salad is richer than Lasagne in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Caesar salad is 28% higher.
  • Lasagne contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +164.8%
Contains more IronIron +229.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.5%

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% 26% 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 0% 22% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +18.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +438.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +301.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +21.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +63.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.9%
Contains more FatsFats +93.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +105.1%
Contains more OtherOther +38.9%

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
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +35.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +237.4%

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
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +757.1%
Contains more StarchStarch +157.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0.98g
~equal in Fructose ~1.13g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Caesar salad Opinion
Calories 135kcal 265kcal Caesar salad
Protein 7.28g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 4.92g 9.54g Caesar salad
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg Lasagne
Net carbs 13.66g 29.8g Caesar salad
Carbs 15.36g 31.5g Caesar salad
Cholesterol 17mg 24mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lasagne
Magnesium 20mg 28mg Caesar salad
Calcium 88mg 233mg Caesar salad
Potassium 196mg 170mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Sugar 3.11g 4.02g Lasagne
Fiber 1.7g 1.7g
Copper 0.09mg 0.126mg Caesar salad
Zinc 0.87mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Starch 9.83g 25.29g Caesar salad
Phosphorus 115mg 231mg Caesar salad
Sodium 373mg 454mg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 360IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.61mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.193mg 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 15.9µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 3.237mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.447mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.122mg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 7µg 5.9µg Lasagne
Folate 24µg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.196g Caesar salad
Choline 23.2mg Lasagne
Saturated Fat 2.348g 4.206g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 2.38g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 1.461g Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.219mg 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 0.578mg 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.486mg 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.164mg 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.285mg 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.183mg 0.36mg Caesar salad
Fructose 1.04g 1.13g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.155g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Caesar salad
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
19%
Lasagne
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.858g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients

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

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