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Lasagne vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between lasagne and corn chips

  • Lasagne has more selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin A; however, corn chips are richer in vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, and iron.
  • Corn chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 43% more than lasagne.
  • Lasagne contains less sodium.
  • Corn chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn chips is 42, while the glycemic index of lasagne is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.

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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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +260%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.8%
Contains more IronIron +69%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.5%

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% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +750.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.078mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~6.3µg

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
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18%
Contains more WaterWater +6523.4%
Contains more FatsFats +578%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +270.4%
Contains more OtherOther +59.2%

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
14% 31% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +419.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3696.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
76% 4% 7% 8% 5%
Starch: 9.83 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0.93 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0.6 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +100%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +422.5%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Corn chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 16.438g 107%
Fats 4.92g 33.36g 44%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 7.23mg 43%
Calories 135kcal 538kcal 20%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 9.134g 18%
Starch 9.83g 51.36g 17%
Selenium 15.9µg 7.6µg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Carbs 15.36g 56.9g 14%
Magnesium 20mg 72mg 12%
Phosphorus 115mg 194mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.348g 4.331g 9%
Fiber 1.7g 4g 9%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Sodium 373mg 514mg 6%
Manganese 0.193mg 0.333mg 6%
Iron 0.71mg 1.2mg 6%
Calcium 88mg 138mg 5%
Folate 24µg 8µg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 0.842mg 4%
Zinc 0.87mg 1.29mg 4%
Vitamin A 41µg 3µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.19mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.167mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg 3%
Potassium 196mg 144mg 2%
Protein 7.28g 6.17g 2%
Choline 23.2mg 12.1mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.047mg 2%
Fructose 1.04g 0g 1%
Copper 0.09mg 0.101mg 1%
Vitamin K 7µg 6.3µg 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 52.9g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g 0.27g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.078mg 0%
Trans fat 0.196g 0.088g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0.246mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.235mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0.803mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0.185mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.322mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.331mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0.2mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 16.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Corn chips
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
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.983g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.84g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn chips
Corn chips is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals

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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients

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

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