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Lasagne vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lasagne and Orange chicken?

  • Lasagne is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin B12, while Orange chicken is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Choline.
  • Orange chicken's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 15% higher.
  • Orange chicken has 6 times less Calcium than Lasagne. Lasagne has 88mg of Calcium, while Orange chicken has 14mg.
  • Lasagne is lower in Sodium.

We used Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken types in this comparison.

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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 +528.6%
Contains less Sodium -32.5%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +121.8%
Contains more Iron +32.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Zinc +29.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Potassium - 209
Equal in Selenium - 17.1
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 5% 36% 15% 56% 19% 73% 31% 14% 12% 94%
Contains more Calcium +528.6%
Contains less Sodium -32.5%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +121.8%
Contains more Iron +32.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Zinc +29.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Potassium - 209
Equal in Selenium - 17.1

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 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.8%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +65%
Contains more Vitamin E +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +248.6%
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 16% 22% 3% 3% 11% 51% 68% 60% 54% 8% 25% 61%
Contains more Vitamin A +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.8%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +65%
Contains more Vitamin E +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +248.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +46.3%
Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Fats +157.7%
Contains more Carbs +46.2%
Contains more Other +25.5%
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
14% 13% 22% 48% 2%
Protein: 14.46 g
Fats: 12.68 g
Carbs: 22.46 g
Water: 48.43 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more Water +46.3%
Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Fats +157.7%
Contains more Carbs +46.2%
Contains more Other +25.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1305.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.422
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1305.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.422

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +47.6%
Contains more Fructose +55.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2177.8%
Equal in Starch - 10.5
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
44% 51% 3% 3%
Starch: 10.5 g
Sucrose: 12.3 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +47.6%
Contains more Fructose +55.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2177.8%
Equal in Starch - 10.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Orange chicken Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 21.66g Orange chicken
Protein 7.28g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 4.92g 12.68g Orange chicken
Carbs 15.36g 22.46g Orange chicken
Calories 135kcal 262kcal Orange chicken
Starch 9.83g 10.5g Orange chicken
Fructose 1.04g 0.67g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g 13.6g Lasagne
Fiber 1.7g 0.8g Lasagne
Calcium 88mg 14mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 0.94mg Orange chicken
Magnesium 20mg 20mg
Phosphorus 115mg 130mg Orange chicken
Potassium 196mg 209mg Orange chicken
Sodium 373mg 553mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.87mg 1.13mg Orange chicken
Copper 0.09mg 0.042mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.193mg 0.087mg Lasagne
Selenium 15.9µg 17.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin A 437IU 264IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 75µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 0.85mg 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 1IU 5IU Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0.9mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.043mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.22mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 3.59mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 1mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.23mg Orange chicken
Folate 24µg 10µg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.2µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg 24.4µg Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.113mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.219mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Leucine 0.578mg 1.001mg Orange chicken
Lysine 0.486mg 1.058mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.164mg 0.34mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.51mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.285mg 0.614mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.183mg 0.359mg Orange chicken
Cholesterol 17mg 61mg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.196g 0.053g Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 2.348g 2.422g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.003g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 3.474g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 6.086g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.008g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 5.284g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.028g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.619g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.01g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Orange chicken
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
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Orange chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167679/nutrients

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

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