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Lasagne vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lasagne and Dates

  • Lasagne is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, yet Dates are richer in Fiber, Potassium, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Dates is 25% higher.
  • Dates contain less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Dates, deglet noor.

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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
4
:
6
Dates
Dates
Contains more Calcium +125.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.5%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Selenium +430%
Contains more Iron +43.7%
Contains more Magnesium +115%
Contains more Potassium +234.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +128.9%
Contains more Manganese +35.8%
Lasagne
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Dates
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Contains more Calcium +125.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.5%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Selenium +430%
Contains more Iron +43.7%
Contains more Magnesium +115%
Contains more Potassium +234.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +128.9%
Contains more Manganese +35.8%

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
Dates
Dates
Contains more Vitamin A +4270%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +525%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Folate +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.2%
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%
Dates
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 2% 14% 16% 24% 36% 39% 15% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +4270%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +525%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Folate +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
3
:
2
Dates
Dates
Contains more Protein +197.1%
Contains more Fats +1161.5%
Contains more Water +245.2%
Contains more Carbs +388.5%
Equal in Other - 1.6
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
Dates
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +197.1%
Contains more Fats +1161.5%
Contains more Water +245.2%
Contains more Carbs +388.5%
Equal in Other - 1.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
2
:
1
Dates
Dates
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4783.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2178.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Lasagne
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Dates
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4783.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2178.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lasagne
Lasagne
2
:
4
Dates
Dates
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +4314.8%
Contains more Glucose +2036.6%
Contains more Fructose +1780.8%
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
Dates
38% 31% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 23.84 g
Glucose: 19.87 g
Fructose: 19.56 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.12 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +4314.8%
Contains more Glucose +2036.6%
Contains more Fructose +1780.8%
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 Dates
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Dates Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 67.03g Dates
Protein 7.28g 2.45g Lasagne
Fats 4.92g 0.39g Lasagne
Carbs 15.36g 75.03g Dates
Calories 135kcal 282kcal Dates
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g 19.56g Dates
Sugar 3.11g 63.35g Lasagne
Fiber 1.7g 8g Dates
Calcium 88mg 39mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 1.02mg Dates
Magnesium 20mg 43mg Dates
Phosphorus 115mg 62mg Lasagne
Potassium 196mg 656mg Dates
Sodium 373mg 2mg Dates
Zinc 0.87mg 0.29mg Lasagne
Copper 0.09mg 0.206mg Dates
Manganese 0.193mg 0.262mg Dates
Selenium 15.9µg 3µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 10IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.05mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0.4mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.052mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.066mg Lasagne
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 1.274mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.589mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.165mg Dates
Folate 24µg 19µg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg 2.7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.012mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg 0.043mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.049mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.578mg 0.084mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg 0.066mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg 0.022mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.05mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg 0.071mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.183mg 0.032mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Dates
Trans Fat 0.196g 0g Dates
Saturated Fat 2.348g 0.032g Dates
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 0.036g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.019g 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 Dates
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
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.24g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.316g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dates
Dates is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/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.