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 for 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 CalciumCalcium | +57.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +430% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +630% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +185.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1029.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1042.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1950% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +57.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +190.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +43.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +15.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +7206.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +535.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +298.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +442.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +152.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +8464.8% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +175% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 1.028mg | 104% |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 8.02mg | 91% |
| Saturated fat | 2.348g | 18.519g | 74% |
| Manganese | 0.193mg | 1.419mg | 53% |
| Fats | 4.92g | 31.28g | 41% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 146mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 15.9µg | 3µg | 23% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7g | 21% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 546kcal | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.758g | 9.54g | 19% |
| Sodium | 373mg | 24mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 15.36g | 61.17g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 206mg | 13% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 559mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 2.01mg | 10% |
| Folate | 24µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.122mg | 0.042mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.528mg | 0.725mg | 5% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 4.88g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 41µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.23µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.025mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.433g | 1.092g | 4% |
| Starch | 9.83g | 4% | |
| Calcium | 88mg | 56mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.04g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.323mg | 0.297mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 7µg | 8.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.66g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 3.11g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.196g | 0.112g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.578mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.164mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.329mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.026g | 0.085g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.322g | 0.947g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.79g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.171g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals