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Lasagne vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between lasagne and dulce de Leche

  • Lasagne has more selenium, copper, and manganese; however, dulce de Leche has more vitamin B2, calcium, choline, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Dulce de Leche's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 25% more.
  • Lasagne has 97 times more manganese than dulce de Leche. Lasagne has 0.193mg of manganese, while dulce de Leche has 0.002mg.
  • Dulce de Leche is lower in sodium.
  • Dulce de Leche has a higher glycemic index than lasagne.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Dulce de Leche.

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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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more IronIron +317.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9550%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +488.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.79mg

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +627.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +438.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +447.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +158.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +284.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~2.6mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.31µg

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% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +146.8%
Contains more FatsFats +49.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +260.4%
Contains more OtherOther +11.5%
~equal in Protein ~6.84g

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
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.9%

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
84% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +225%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +7635.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +82.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +720%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~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 Dulce de Leche
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.405mg 25%
Selenium 15.9µg 2.7µg 24%
Calcium 88mg 251mg 16%
Carbs 15.36g 55.35g 13%
Choline 23.2mg 89.1mg 12%
Sodium 373mg 129mg 11%
Phosphorus 115mg 193mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.835mg 10%
Copper 0.09mg 0.004mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.348g 4.534g 10%
Calories 135kcal 315kcal 9%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.016mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 0.21mg 8%
Manganese 0.193mg 0.002mg 8%
Iron 0.71mg 0.17mg 7%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.016mg 5%
Potassium 196mg 350mg 5%
Vitamin K 7µg 1.3µg 5%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Vitamin A 41µg 74µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.2mg 4%
Fats 4.92g 7.35g 4%
Cholesterol 17mg 29mg 4%
Folate 24µg 11µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 2.143g 1%
Vitamin D 1IU 6IU 1%
Protein 7.28g 6.84g 1%
Fructose 1.04g 0.32g 1%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.31µg 1%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.79mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 2.6mg 0%
Net carbs 13.66g 55.35g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 3.11g 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0.196g 0.364g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.375g 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Dulce de Leche
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.186g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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.
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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/nutrients

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

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