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Lasagne vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between lasagne and figs?

  • Lasagne has more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, and calcium than figs.
  • Lasagne's daily need coverage for selenium is 29% higher.
  • Figs are lower in cholesterol.
  • Figs have a higher glycemic index (61) than lasagne (28).

We used Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Figs, raw types in this comparison.

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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%
Figs
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +151.4%
Contains more IronIron +91.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +480%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +721.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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.
Lasagne
10
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%
Figs
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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 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +282%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +48.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +393.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.3mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.113mg

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
Figs
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +870.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1540%
Contains more OtherOther +137.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.9%
Contains more WaterWater +11.6%

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
Figs
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22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2563.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +200.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Figs DV% diff.
Selenium 15.9µg 0.2µg 29%
Sodium 373mg 1mg 16%
Phosphorus 115mg 14mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Protein 7.28g 0.75g 13%
Saturated fat 2.348g 0.06g 10%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.15mg 7%
Fats 4.92g 0.3g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 0.4mg 7%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Folate 24µg 6µg 5%
Calcium 88mg 35mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.11mg 5%
Fiber 1.7g 2.9g 5%
Vitamin A 41µg 7µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 0.066g 4%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Iron 0.71mg 0.37mg 4%
Choline 23.2mg 4.7mg 3%
Manganese 0.193mg 0.128mg 3%
Calories 135kcal 74kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.05mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.144g 2%
Vitamin K 7µg 4.7µg 2%
Copper 0.09mg 0.07mg 2%
Potassium 196mg 232mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.06mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.113mg 1%
Carbs 15.36g 19.18g 1%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 2mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 16.28g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g 16.26g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.3mg 0%
Trans fat 0.196g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0.011mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Figs
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%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.288g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.