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Lasagne vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lasagne and Cottage cheese different?

  • Lasagne is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K, however, Cottage cheese is richer in Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Lasagne is 11% higher.

Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Iron +914.3%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +88.5%
Contains more Zinc +117.5%
Contains more Copper +210.3%
Contains more Manganese +9550%
Contains more Selenium +63.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Equal in Calcium - 83
Equal in Sodium - 364
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 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Iron +914.3%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +88.5%
Contains more Zinc +117.5%
Contains more Copper +210.3%
Contains more Manganese +9550%
Contains more Selenium +63.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Equal in Calcium - 83
Equal in Sodium - 364

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 A +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1443.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.3%
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 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1443.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +14.4%
Contains more Carbs +354.4%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Contains more Protein +52.7%
Contains more Water +12.6%
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Fats +14.4%
Contains more Carbs +354.4%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Contains more Protein +52.7%
Contains more Water +12.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.8%
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +345%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +345%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 3.38g Lasagne
Protein 7.28g 11.12g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.92g 4.3g Lasagne
Carbs 15.36g 3.38g Lasagne
Calories 135kcal 98kcal Lasagne
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g 0g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g 2.67g Cottage cheese
Fiber 1.7g 0g Lasagne
Calcium 88mg 83mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 0.07mg Lasagne
Magnesium 20mg 8mg Lasagne
Phosphorus 115mg 159mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 196mg 104mg Lasagne
Sodium 373mg 364mg Cottage cheese
Zinc 0.87mg 0.4mg Lasagne
Copper 0.09mg 0.029mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.193mg 0.002mg Lasagne
Selenium 15.9µg 9.7µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 140IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 37µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.08mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU 3IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.027mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.163mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 0.099mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.046mg Lasagne
Folate 24µg 12µg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.43µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 7µg 0µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.147mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.219mg 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 0.578mg 1.116mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.486mg 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.164mg 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.577mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.285mg 0.748mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.183mg 0.326mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 17mg 17mg
Trans Fat 0.196g Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 2.348g 1.718g Cottage cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 0.778g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.123g Lasagne
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Cottage cheese
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
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

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 Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (17 mg)

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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/nutrients

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

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