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Lasagne vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lasagne and chicken fingers different?

  • Lasagne is richer in vitamin A and calcium, while chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin E, and vitamin B2.
  • Chicken fingers cover your daily need for vitamin B3, 42% more than lasagne.
  • Lasagne contains 40 times more vitamin A than chicken fingers. Lasagne contains 437IU of vitamin A, while chicken fingers contain 11IU.
  • Lasagne is lower in sodium.
  • Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index (46) than lasagne (28).

Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Fast foods, chicken tenders types were 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.
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% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +417.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.1%
~equal in Iron ~0.73mg

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +272.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +437.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +285.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +88.4%

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more WaterWater +52%
Contains more ProteinProtein +164%
Contains more FatsFats +183.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.3%
Contains more OtherOther +87.3%

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +174.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1235.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.493g

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
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +35%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +73.2%
~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 Chicken fingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 8.217mg 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 5.783g 36%
Phosphorus 115mg 282mg 24%
Protein 7.28g 19.22g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.426mg 23%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 1.244mg 18%
Sodium 373mg 769mg 17%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 3.17mg 15%
Fats 4.92g 13.95g 14%
Cholesterol 17mg 48mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 4.83g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.179mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.16µg 7%
Calories 135kcal 271kcal 7%
Calcium 88mg 17mg 7%
Potassium 196mg 373mg 5%
Vitamin A 41µg 3µg 4%
Choline 23.2mg 43.7mg 4%
Starch 9.83g 17.03g 3%
Selenium 15.9µg 17.5µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.11mg 3%
Copper 0.09mg 0.069mg 2%
Fiber 1.7g 1.2g 2%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 1.1mg 2%
Manganese 0.193mg 0.228mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 28mg 2%
Folate 24µg 19µg 1%
Fructose 1.04g 0g 1%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.71mg 1%
Saturated fat 2.348g 2.493g 1%
Vitamin K 7µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin D 1IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Carbs 15.36g 17.25g 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 16.05g N/A
Iron 0.71mg 0.73mg 0%
Sugar 3.11g 0.4g N/A
Trans fat 0.196g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Chicken fingers
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
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.145g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers 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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

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

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