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Lasagne vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between lasagne and coconut

  • Lasagne has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, and calcium, while coconut has more manganese, copper, fiber, and iron.
  • Coconut's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 137% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in coconut is lower.
  • Lasagne has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lasagne is 28, while the glycemic index of coconut is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Nuts, coconut meat, raw.

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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% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +528.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.6%
Contains more IronIron +242.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +383.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +677.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~113mg

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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3400%
Contains more CholineCholine +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +32%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.066mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.3mg
~equal in Folate ~26µg

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
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.6%
Contains more WaterWater +50.8%
Contains more OtherOther +63.5%
Contains more FatsFats +580.7%
~equal in Carbs ~15.23g

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
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Coconut DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.348g 29.698g 124%
Manganese 0.193mg 1.5mg 57%
Fats 4.92g 33.49g 44%
Copper 0.09mg 0.435mg 38%
Fiber 1.7g 9g 29%
Iron 0.71mg 2.43mg 22%
Sodium 373mg 20mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Selenium 15.9µg 10.1µg 11%
Calories 135kcal 354kcal 11%
Protein 7.28g 3.33g 8%
Calcium 88mg 14mg 7%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 0.54mg 6%
Vitamin K 7µg 0.2µg 6%
Potassium 196mg 356mg 5%
Vitamin A 41µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.054mg 5%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.24mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.02mg 4%
Magnesium 20mg 32mg 3%
Zinc 0.87mg 1.1mg 2%
Choline 23.2mg 12.1mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 1.425g 1%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 3.3mg 1%
Folate 24µg 26µg 1%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 6.23g N/A
Carbs 15.36g 15.23g 0%
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g 6.23g N/A
Phosphorus 115mg 113mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.066mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.3mg 0%
Trans fat 0.196g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.366g 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0.121mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.131mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0.247mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0.062mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.202mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0.077mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g 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 Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 27.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut
Coconut is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.