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Lasagne vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lasagne and Chinese cuisine

  • Lasagne has more Selenium, Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Chinese cuisine is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily Vitamin K needs 37% more than Lasagne.
  • Chinese cuisine has 4 times less Calcium than Lasagne. Lasagne has 88mg of Calcium, while Chinese cuisine has 22mg.
  • Chinese cuisine contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +137.3%
Contains more IronIron +56.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.4%
~equal in Potassium ~204mg
~equal in Sodium ~409mg

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% 26% 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 39% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +364%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +188.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +632.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.82mg

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +110.7%
Contains more WaterWater +11.2%
~equal in Protein ~7.08g
~equal in Fats ~5.3g
~equal in Other ~1.51g

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +44.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +391.9%

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
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +440.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +34.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +89.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +116.7%
~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 Chinese cuisine
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Chinese cuisine Opinion
Calories 135kcal 105kcal Lasagne
Protein 7.28g 7.08g Lasagne
Fats 4.92g 5.3g Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 2.5mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 13.66g 5.79g Lasagne
Carbs 15.36g 7.29g Lasagne
Cholesterol 17mg 14mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 1IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 20mg 15mg Lasagne
Calcium 88mg 22mg Lasagne
Potassium 196mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 0.71mg 1.11mg Chinese cuisine
Sugar 3.11g 2.41g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 1.7g 1.5g Lasagne
Copper 0.09mg 0.049mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.87mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Starch 9.83g 1.82g Lasagne
Phosphorus 115mg 76mg Lasagne
Sodium 373mg 409mg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 41µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.82mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.193mg 0.147mg Lasagne
Selenium 15.9µg 6.7µg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.033mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.055mg Lasagne
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 1.32mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 7µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Folate 24µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.196g 0.058g Chinese cuisine
Choline 23.2mg 34.5mg Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 2.348g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 1.217g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.083mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.578mg 0.525mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.164mg 0.158mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.317mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.183mg 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Fructose 1.04g 0.55g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.004g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.002g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 1.803g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Chinese cuisine
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
19%
Lasagne
37%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

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

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