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Lasagne vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lasagne and Chocolate different?

  • Lasagne is higher in Selenium, however, Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate is 104% higher.
  • Lasagne contains 16 times more Sodium than Chocolate. While Lasagne contains 373mg of Sodium, Chocolate contains only 24mg.

Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +430%
Contains more Iron +1029.6%
Contains more Magnesium +630%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.1%
Contains more Potassium +185.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +131%
Contains more Copper +1042.2%
Contains more Manganese +635.2%
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 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +430%
Contains more Iron +1029.6%
Contains more Magnesium +630%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.1%
Contains more Potassium +185.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +131%
Contains more Copper +1042.2%
Contains more Manganese +635.2%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +774%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +15.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.297
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +774%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +15.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.297

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +49.2%
Contains more Water +7206.2%
Contains more Fats +535.8%
Contains more Carbs +298.2%
Equal in Other - 1.7
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +49.2%
Contains more Water +7206.2%
Contains more Fats +535.8%
Contains more Carbs +298.2%
Equal in Other - 1.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +442.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.2%
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +442.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +8464.8%
Contains more Lactose +175%
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
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +8464.8%
Contains more Lactose +175%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 7.28g 4.88g Lasagne
Fats 4.92g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 15.36g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 135kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g 0g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g 47.9g Lasagne
Fiber 1.7g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 88mg 56mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 20mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 115mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 196mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 373mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.87mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.09mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.193mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 15.9µg 3µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 50IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 2µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.54mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 2.5mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.025mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.05mg Lasagne
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 0.725mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.297mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.042mg Lasagne
Folate 24µg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.23µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.183mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 17mg 8mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.196g 0.112g Chocolate
Saturated Fat 2.348g 18.519g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.79g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.171g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients

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

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