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Lasagne vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lasagne and Cucumber

  • Lasagne has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, however, Cucumber has more Vitamin K.
  • Lasagne's daily need coverage for Selenium is 28% more.
  • Cucumber is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Cucumber, with peel, 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.
Lasagne
Lasagne
9
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +153.6%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +379.2%
Contains more Potassium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +335%
Contains more Copper +119.5%
Contains more Manganese +144.3%
Contains more Selenium +5200%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Lasagne
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +153.6%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +379.2%
Contains more Potassium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +335%
Contains more Copper +119.5%
Contains more Manganese +144.3%
Contains more Selenium +5200%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%

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.
Lasagne
Lasagne
9
:
2
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Vitamin A +316.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1459.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +12%
Contains more Vitamin K +134.3%
Lasagne
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
Cucumber
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +316.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1459.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +12%
Contains more Vitamin K +134.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
4
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Protein +1020%
Contains more Fats +4372.7%
Contains more Carbs +323.1%
Contains more Other +313.2%
Contains more Water +34.4%
Lasagne
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Cucumber
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +1020%
Contains more Fats +4372.7%
Contains more Carbs +323.1%
Contains more Other +313.2%
Contains more Water +34.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
2
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35060%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1253.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Lasagne
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35060%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1253.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
5
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Starch +1084.3%
Contains more Sucrose +1700%
Contains more Glucose +22.4%
Contains more Fructose +19.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Lasagne
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
Cucumber
33% 30% 35%
Starch: 0.83 g
Sucrose: 0.03 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.87 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +1084.3%
Contains more Sucrose +1700%
Contains more Glucose +22.4%
Contains more Fructose +19.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 3.13g Lasagne
Protein 7.28g 0.65g Lasagne
Fats 4.92g 0.11g Lasagne
Carbs 15.36g 3.63g Lasagne
Calories 135kcal 15kcal Lasagne
Starch 9.83g 0.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g 0.87g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 1.7g 0.5g Lasagne
Calcium 88mg 16mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 0.28mg Lasagne
Magnesium 20mg 13mg Lasagne
Phosphorus 115mg 24mg Lasagne
Potassium 196mg 147mg Lasagne
Sodium 373mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.87mg 0.2mg Lasagne
Copper 0.09mg 0.041mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.193mg 0.079mg Lasagne
Selenium 15.9µg 0.3µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 105IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 5µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.03mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 2.5mg 2.8mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.027mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.033mg Lasagne
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 0.098mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.259mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.04mg Lasagne
Folate 24µg 7µg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.005mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg 0.019mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.021mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.578mg 0.029mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg 0.029mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg 0.006mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.019mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg 0.022mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.183mg 0.01mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Cucumber
Trans Fat 0.196g 0g Cucumber
Saturated Fat 2.348g 0.037g Cucumber
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 0.005g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.032g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Cucumber
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Lasagne
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

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 Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.311g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.