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Lasagne vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lasagne and Chocolate cake different?

  • Lasagne is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, while Chocolate cake is higher in Choline, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chocolate cake covers your daily need of Choline 19% more than Lasagne.
  • Lasagne contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Chocolate cake. Lasagne contains 0.122mg of Vitamin B6, while Chocolate cake contains 0.041mg.
  • Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat.

Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types were 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 +46.7%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%
Contains more Selenium +33.6%
Contains more Iron +126.8%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains less Sodium -15.5%
Contains more Copper +130%
Contains more Manganese +45.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 106
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 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%
Contains more Selenium +33.6%
Contains more Iron +126.8%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains less Sodium -15.5%
Contains more Copper +130%
Contains more Manganese +45.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 106

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 +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.8%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304
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 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.8%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.4%
Contains more Water +190.5%
Contains more Fats +206.9%
Contains more Carbs +247.7%
Contains more Other +14.6%
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% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +37.4%
Contains more Water +190.5%
Contains more Fats +206.9%
Contains more Carbs +247.7%
Contains more Other +14.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +243.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +537.6%
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +243.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +537.6%

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 cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 7.28g 5.3g Lasagne
Fats 4.92g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 15.36g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 135kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.7g 1.6g Lasagne
Calcium 88mg 60mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 20mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 115mg 106mg Lasagne
Potassium 196mg 140mg Lasagne
Sodium 373mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.87mg 0.69mg Lasagne
Copper 0.09mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.193mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 15.9µg 11.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 140IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0.2mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 1.137mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.304mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.041mg Lasagne
Folate 24µg 27µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.16µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.068mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg 0.202mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.578mg 0.407mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg 0.268mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg 0.116mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.265mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg 0.283mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.183mg 0.12mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 17mg 58mg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.196g Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 2.348g 5.43g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 2.761g Chocolate cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Chocolate cake
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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.082g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.