Lasagne vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lasagne and corn grits
- Lasagne has more phosphorus, copper, vitamin B6, zinc, manganese, and vitamin K; however, corn grits is richer in iron and vitamin B1.
- Corn grits covers your daily iron needs 75% more than lasagne.
- Corn grits contains less saturated fat.
- Corn grits has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn grits is 80, while the glycemic index of lasagne is 28.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +625.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +866.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +721.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +293.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +845.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +8400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +521.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +335.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +792.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +104.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
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:
1.58 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
15.95 g
Water:
81.22 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +360.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +904.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.6% |
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Carbs
~15.95g
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
0.076 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.191 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2070.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +126.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
15.39 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +440% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +56.6% |
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Maltose
~0g
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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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.71mg | 6.71mg | 75% |
| Selenium | 15.9µg | 29% | |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 14mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 14% | |
| Protein | 7.28g | 1.58g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.348g | 0.076g | 10% |
| Fats | 4.92g | 0.49g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.122mg | 0.028mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 0.01mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 373mg | 227mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.143mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.193mg | 0.049mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 7µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.135mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 27mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 41µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.323mg | 0.052mg | 5% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 2.6mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.758g | 0.081g | 4% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 74kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Starch | 9.83g | 15.39g | 2% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 64mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.433g | 0.191g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.04g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.528mg | 1.672mg | 1% |
| Folate | 24µg | 27µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 15.36g | 15.95g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.66g | 14.85g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 3.11g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.196g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.219mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.578mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.164mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.329mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.183mg | 0.048mg | 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 | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.322g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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32%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn grits is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.272g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grits is cheaper (difference - $3)