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Lasagne vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lasagne and cornmeal different?

  • Lasagne is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium; however, cornmeal is richer in folate, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for cornmeal is 46% higher.
  • Cornmeal has less sodium.
  • Lasagne has a lower glycemic index (28) than cornmeal (68).

Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow are the varieties 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% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more IronIron +514.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.174mg

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% 3.7% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +687.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +416.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +770.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +181.1%
Contains more WaterWater +533.9%
Contains more OtherOther +207.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +417.3%
~equal in Protein ~7.11g

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
15% 27% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +350.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +91.2%

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
98%
Starch: 73.3 g
Sucrose: 0.68 g
Glucose: 0.56 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +66.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +511.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +645.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +25.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Cornmeal
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Cornmeal DV% diff.
Iron 0.71mg 4.36mg 46%
Folate 24µg 209µg 46%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.551mg 40%
Starch 9.83g 73.3g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.382mg 24%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 4.968mg 22%
Carbs 15.36g 79.45g 21%
Sodium 373mg 7mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Calories 135kcal 370kcal 12%
Selenium 15.9µg 10.5µg 10%
Saturated fat 2.348g 0.22g 10%
Calcium 88mg 3mg 9%
Fiber 1.7g 3.9g 9%
Vitamin K 7µg 0µg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.12mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.182mg 5%
Fats 4.92g 1.75g 5%
Magnesium 20mg 32mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 0.39g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.828g 3%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin A 41µg 11µg 3%
Choline 23.2mg 8.6mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.24mg 2%
Phosphorus 115mg 99mg 2%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.66mg 2%
Copper 0.09mg 0.076mg 2%
Potassium 196mg 142mg 2%
Fructose 1.04g 0.17g 1%
Manganese 0.193mg 0.174mg 1%
Protein 7.28g 7.11g 0%
Net carbs 13.66g 75.55g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g 1.61g N/A
Trans fat 0.196g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0.172mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 1.006mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0.105mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0.162mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.366mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.337mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0.172mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Cornmeal
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
42%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.128g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/nutrients

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

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