Lasagne vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lasagne and french fries
- Lasagne is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and calcium, yet french fries are higher in vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B3, fiber, and vitamin B1.
- Lasagne covers your daily selenium needs 27% more than french fries.
- The amount of sodium in french fries is lower.
- The glycemic index of lasagne is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +388.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +74% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1666.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +195.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +89.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +88% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +96.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +96.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +79.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +204.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +60% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +58.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.433g | 5.398g | 33% |
| Selenium | 15.9µg | 0.9µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.122mg | 0.372mg | 19% |
| Fats | 4.92g | 14.73g | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 579mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.758g | 5.969g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.528mg | 3.004mg | 9% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 312kcal | 9% |
| Carbs | 15.36g | 41.44g | 9% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 3.43g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 3.8g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.17mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 18mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 373mg | 210mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.323mg | 0.58mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 41µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 1.67mg | 5% |
| Starch | 9.83g | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.124mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 7µg | 11.2µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 35mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.039mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 36.8mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.193mg | 0.247mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 4.7mg | 2% |
| Folate | 24µg | 30µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 125mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.04g | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 0.81mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.66g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.11g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.196g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 2.348g | 2.336g | 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 | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.026g | 0.407g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.322g | 4.898g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.28 g
Fats:
4.92 g
Carbs:
15.36 g
Water:
70.87 g
Other:
1.57 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +112.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +83.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +199.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +169.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.348 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.433 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +239.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1146.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.336g
