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Lasagne vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between lasagne and espresso?

  • Lasagne is higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and calcium, yet espresso is higher in vitamin B3 and magnesium.
  • Lasagne's daily need coverage for selenium is 29% more.
  • The amount of sodium in espresso is lower.
  • The glycemic index of espresso is lower.

We used Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared types 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 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.4%
Contains more IronIron +446.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +80%
Contains more ZincZinc +1640%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1542.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +286%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%

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
10
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 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1053.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6900%
Contains more FolateFolate +2300%
Contains more CholineCholine +792.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +240.8%
~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
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +5966.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2633.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +819.8%
Contains more OtherOther +582.6%
Contains more WaterWater +38%

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
50% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +370.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Espresso DV% diff.
Caffeine 0mg 212mg 53%
Selenium 15.9µg 0µg 29%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 5.207mg 23%
Sodium 373mg 14mg 16%
Phosphorus 115mg 7mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Magnesium 20mg 80mg 14%
Protein 7.28g 0.12g 14%
Saturated fat 2.348g 0.092g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.002mg 9%
Calcium 88mg 2mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.177mg 8%
Fats 4.92g 0.18g 7%
Iron 0.71mg 0.13mg 7%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.05mg 7%
Calories 135kcal 9kcal 6%
Vitamin K 7µg 0.1µg 6%
Folate 24µg 1µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.001mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.028mg 6%
Manganese 0.193mg 0.05mg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.01mg 6%
Carbs 15.36g 1.67g 5%
Vitamin A 41µg 0µg 5%
Copper 0.09mg 0.05mg 4%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Choline 23.2mg 2.6mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 0g 4%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0.2mg 3%
Potassium 196mg 115mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.092g 2%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 1.67g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.196g 0g N/A
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 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0g 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 Espresso
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
11%
Espresso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
10%
Espresso

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 Cholesterol?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.256g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Espresso
Espresso is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.