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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, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~106mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.3% 14% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.304mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 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
52% 39% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
38% 42% 19%
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.
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 DV% diff.
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Chocolate cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Lasagne
19%
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.