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Lasagne vs. Chinese fried rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lasagne and Chinese fried rice different?

  • Lasagne is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Chinese fried rice is richer in Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Lasagne is 14% higher.
  • Chinese fried rice has less Saturated Fat.

Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat 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 Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.5%
Contains more Potassium +157.9%
Contains more Zinc +20.8%
Contains more Selenium +91.6%
Contains more Manganese +124.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.66
Equal in Sodium - 387
Equal in Copper - 0.095
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 4% 25% 8% 22% 7% 51% 20% 32% 57% 46%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.5%
Contains more Potassium +157.9%
Contains more Zinc +20.8%
Contains more Selenium +91.6%
Contains more Manganese +124.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.66
Equal in Sodium - 387
Equal in Copper - 0.095

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.
Lasagne
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +281.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +52%
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 17% 3% 0% 13% 4% 6% 12% 0% 8% 5% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +281.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +52%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +79.8%
Contains more Fats +66.2%
Contains more Water +19.9%
Contains more Other +41.4%
Contains more Carbs +113.5%
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 g
Contains more Protein +79.8%
Contains more Fats +66.2%
Contains more Water +19.9%
Contains more Other +41.4%
Contains more Carbs +113.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +170.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.6%
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
23% 28% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.111 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +170.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +45.9%
Contains more Glucose +615.4%
Contains more Fructose +1980%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +213.3%
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%
Starch: 30.8 g
Sucrose: 0.37 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +45.9%
Contains more Glucose +615.4%
Contains more Fructose +1980%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +213.3%

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 fried rice
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Chinese fried rice Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 31.69g Chinese fried rice
Protein 7.28g 4.05g Lasagne
Fats 4.92g 2.96g Lasagne
Carbs 15.36g 32.79g Chinese fried rice
Calories 135kcal 174kcal Chinese fried rice
Starch 9.83g 30.8g Chinese fried rice
Fructose 1.04g 0.05g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g 0.56g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 1.7g 1.1g Lasagne
Calcium 88mg 12mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 0.66mg Lasagne
Magnesium 20mg 10mg Lasagne
Phosphorus 115mg 51mg Lasagne
Potassium 196mg 76mg Lasagne
Sodium 373mg 387mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.87mg 0.72mg Lasagne
Copper 0.09mg 0.095mg Chinese fried rice
Manganese 0.193mg 0.433mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 15.9µg 8.3µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 279IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 22µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.13mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 2.5mg 3.8mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.015mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.026mg Lasagne
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 0.637mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.323mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.032mg Lasagne
Folate 24µg 6µg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg 2.8µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.052mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg 0.173mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.173mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.578mg 0.335mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg 0.173mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg 0.114mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.225mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg 0.251mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.183mg 0.094mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 17mg 18mg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.196g 0.011g Chinese fried rice
Saturated Fat 2.348g 0.54g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 0.649g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 1.111g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 0.981g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.111g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Chinese fried rice
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
6%
Chinese fried rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
27%
Chinese fried rice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.808g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is cheaper (difference - $3)

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 fried rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167668/nutrients

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

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