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Lasagne vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lasagne and Falafel

  • Lasagne is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12, yet Falafel is higher in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Falafel covers your daily Iron needs 34% more than Lasagne.

Food varieties used in this article are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +63%
Contains more Selenium +1490%
Contains more Iron +381.7%
Contains more Magnesium +310%
Contains more Phosphorus +67%
Contains more Potassium +198.5%
Contains less Sodium -21.2%
Contains more Zinc +72.4%
Contains more Copper +186.7%
Contains more Manganese +258%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +63%
Contains more Selenium +1490%
Contains more Iron +381.7%
Contains more Magnesium +310%
Contains more Phosphorus +67%
Contains more Potassium +198.5%
Contains less Sodium -21.2%
Contains more Zinc +72.4%
Contains more Copper +186.7%
Contains more Manganese +258%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +3261.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.3%
Contains more Folate +287.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.292
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.125
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3261.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.3%
Contains more Folate +287.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.292
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.125

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +104.7%
Contains more Protein +82.8%
Contains more Fats +261.8%
Contains more Carbs +107.3%
Contains more Other +54.8%
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Water +104.7%
Contains more Protein +82.8%
Contains more Fats +261.8%
Contains more Carbs +107.3%
Contains more Other +54.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +478.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +860.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.383
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +478.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +860.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.383

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 7.28g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 4.92g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 15.36g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 135kcal 333kcal Falafel
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g Falafel
Fiber 1.7g Lasagne
Calcium 88mg 54mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 20mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 115mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 196mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 373mg 294mg Falafel
Zinc 0.87mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.09mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.193mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 15.9µg 1µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 13IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 1µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 2.5mg 1.6mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 1.044mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.292mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 24µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.219mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.578mg 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.486mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.164mg 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.285mg 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.183mg 0.364mg Falafel
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Falafel
Trans Fat 0.196g 0g Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.348g 2.383g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 4.16g Falafel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 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 Falafel
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
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Lasagne
Lasagne is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.