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Lasagne vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lasagne and candy bar

  • Lasagne is richer in selenium and vitamin B12, yet candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin E, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11760% higher.
  • Lasagne has a lower glycemic index than candy bar.

Food types used in this article are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Candies, peanut bar.

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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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +238.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.7%
Contains more IronIron +36.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +760%
Contains more ZincZinc +352.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +544%

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 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +382.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +418.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +157%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125309.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +212.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.7%
~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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +4329.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +112.9%
Contains more FatsFats +585%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +208.6%
Contains more OtherOther +14.6%

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +851.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2359.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 153mg 11760%
Copper 0.09mg 0.774mg 76%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 10.65g 68%
Manganese 0.193mg 1.243mg 46%
Fats 4.92g 33.7g 44%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 7.922mg 40%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 16.721g 37%
Phosphorus 115mg 308mg 28%
Zinc 0.87mg 3.94mg 28%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 4.1mg 22%
Magnesium 20mg 110mg 21%
Selenium 15.9µg 4.7µg 20%
Calories 135kcal 522kcal 19%
Protein 7.28g 15.5g 16%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Folate 24µg 75µg 13%
Saturated fat 2.348g 4.678g 11%
Carbs 15.36g 47.4g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.83mg 10%
Fiber 1.7g 4.1g 10%
Sodium 373mg 156mg 9%
Potassium 196mg 407mg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin K 7µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin A 41µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.14mg 5%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg 3%
Iron 0.71mg 0.97mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.1mg 3%
Calcium 88mg 78mg 1%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Choline 23.2mg 29.4mg 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 43.3g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g 42.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0.385mg 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 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 Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.