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Lasagne vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between lasagne and fruit salad

  • The amount of phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, and iron in lasagne is higher than in fruit salad.
  • Lasagne covers your daily sodium needs 16% more than fruit salad.
  • Fruit salad contains less cholesterol.
  • Fruit salad has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fruit salad is 54, while the glycemic index of lasagne is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids.

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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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69%
Contains more IronIron +184%
Contains more CopperCopper +80%
Contains more ZincZinc +521.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +721.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%

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
11
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 11% 10% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +329.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +509.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +351.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +32%
~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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1327.5%
Contains more FatsFats +16300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.7%
Contains more OtherOther +503.8%
Contains more WaterWater +21.6%

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
20% 25% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35060%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3836.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Fruit salad DV% diff.
Selenium 15.9µg 29%
Sodium 373mg 5mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Phosphorus 115mg 14mg 14%
Protein 7.28g 0.51g 14%
Saturated fat 2.348g 0.004g 11%
Fats 4.92g 0.03g 8%
Calcium 88mg 11mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.027mg 7%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.14mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 0.356mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Iron 0.71mg 0.25mg 6%
Vitamin K 7µg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Folate 24µg 3µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.014mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.011mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.053mg 5%
Choline 23.2mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 0.005g 4%
Calories 135kcal 50kcal 4%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Copper 0.09mg 0.05mg 4%
Fiber 1.7g 1g 3%
Magnesium 20mg 8mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.011g 3%
Manganese 0.193mg 0.151mg 2%
Potassium 196mg 116mg 2%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Carbs 15.36g 13.05g 1%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 3.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 41µg 30µg 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 12.05g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 3.11g 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 N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Fruit salad
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
3%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
8%
Fruit salad

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.344g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.