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 A, and vitamin B6; however, cottage cheese is richer in vitamin B2 and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for lasagne is 11% higher.
- Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index (10) than lasagne (28).
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +914.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +210.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +117.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9550% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +962.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +159.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1443.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +165.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.28 g
Fats:
4.92 g
Carbs:
15.36 g
Water:
70.87 g
Other:
1.57 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +354.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.348 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.433 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +126% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +252% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.67 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +345% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 15.9µg | 9.7µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.528mg | 0.099mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.193mg | 0.002mg | 8% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 11.12g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 0.07mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.029mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.163mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.122mg | 0.046mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 159mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 7µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.323mg | 0.557mg | 5% |
| Starch | 9.83g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.43µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 15.36g | 3.38g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.027mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 104mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Folate | 24µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.348g | 1.718g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.758g | 0.778g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.433g | 0.123g | 2% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 98kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.04g | 0g | 1% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 83mg | 1% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 18.4mg | 1% |
| Fats | 4.92g | 4.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.66g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.11g | 2.67g | N/A |
| Sodium | 373mg | 364mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 41µg | 37µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.196g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.219mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.578mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.164mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.329mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0.748mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.183mg | 0.326mg | 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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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (17 mg)