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, vitamin B6, and vitamin A, while chocolate cake is higher in choline, copper, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Chocolate cake covers your daily need for choline, 19% more than lasagne.
- Lasagne contains 3 times more vitamin A than chocolate cake. Lasagne contains 437IU of vitamin A, while chocolate cake contains 140IU.
- Lasagne is lower in saturated fat.
- Chocolate cake has a higher glycemic index (41) than lasagne (28).
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 CalciumCalcium | +46.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +197.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +106.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +101.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +187.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +453.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.28 g
Fats:
4.92 g
Carbs:
15.36 g
Water:
70.87 g
Other:
1.57 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +190.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +206.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +247.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.348 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.433 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +243.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Choline | 23.2mg | 128.4mg | 19% |
| Fats | 4.92g | 15.1g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.433g | 2.761g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 2.348g | 5.43g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 58mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 15.36g | 53.4g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.207mg | 13% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 371kcal | 12% |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 1.61mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.213mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.758g | 6.039g | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 15.9µg | 11.9µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.141mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 7µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.122mg | 0.041mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 41µg | 5% | |
| Protein | 7.28g | 5.3g | 4% |
| Starch | 9.83g | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.193mg | 0.28mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 60mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 373mg | 315mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 140mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.528mg | 1.137mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Folate | 24µg | 27µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.04g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 106mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.66g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 3.11g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.323mg | 0.304mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.196g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.219mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.578mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.164mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.329mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.183mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.322g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
18%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.082g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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