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Lasagne vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between lasagne and carrots

  • Lasagne has more selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and calcium, while carrots have more vitamin A and vitamin K.
  • Carrots' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 325% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in carrots is lower.
  • Lasagne has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lasagne is 28, while the glycemic index of carrots is 39.

The food types used in this comparison are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Carrots, 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%
Carrot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 9.9% 28% 11% 15% 6.5% 15% 9% 19% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more IronIron +136.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +262.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +228.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%

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% 14% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Carrot
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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 20% 278% 13% 0% 17% 13% 18% 16% 32% 0% 33% 14% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +136%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1936.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +88.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.066mg

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
Carrot
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10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +682.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1950%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.3%
Contains more OtherOther +63.5%
Contains more WaterWater +24.6%

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
Carrot
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22% 8% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.117 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12457.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +270.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%

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
Carrot
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23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +587.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +57.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +89.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +564.8%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~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 Carrot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Carrot DV% diff.
Vitamin A 41µg 835µg 88%
Selenium 15.9µg 0.1µg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Protein 7.28g 0.93g 13%
Sodium 373mg 69mg 13%
Saturated fat 2.348g 0.037g 11%
Phosphorus 115mg 35mg 11%
Fats 4.92g 0.24g 7%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Calcium 88mg 33mg 6%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.24mg 6%
Calories 135kcal 41kcal 5%
Copper 0.09mg 0.045mg 5%
Vitamin K 7µg 13.2µg 5%
Iron 0.71mg 0.3mg 5%
Fiber 1.7g 2.8g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 0.014g 4%
Potassium 196mg 320mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 5.9mg 4%
Starch 9.83g 1.43g 3%
Choline 23.2mg 8.8mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 0.983mg 3%
Magnesium 20mg 12mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.117g 2%
Carbs 15.36g 9.58g 2%
Manganese 0.193mg 0.143mg 2%
Fructose 1.04g 0.55g 1%
Folate 24µg 19µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.273mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.138mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.66mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.058mg 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 6.78g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g 4.74g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.066mg 0%
Trans fat 0.196g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0.102mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.061mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.069mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0.04mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Carrot
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
35%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.311g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/nutrients

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

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