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Lasagne vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between lasagne and general Mills Cheerios

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B6, folate, manganese, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin B1, and phosphorus in general Mills Cheerios is higher than in lasagne.
  • General Mills Cheerios cover your daily iron needs 406% more than lasagne.
  • General Mills Cheerios have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of general Mills Cheerios is 75, while the glycemic index of lasagne is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS.

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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 81% 120% 57% 1244% 128% 456% 206% 65% 463% 136%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +470%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +355.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +227%
Contains more IronIron +4571.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +327.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1823%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +318.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1737.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.6%

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 72% 330% 13% 51% 332% 23% 393% 64% 552% 846% 4.5% 536% 14%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +764%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2314.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1795.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1272.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +232.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1859%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1951.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2875%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.9%

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
12% 7% 73% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.09 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 73.23 g
Water: 5.13 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more WaterWater +1281.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.1%
Contains more FatsFats +36.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +376.8%
Contains more OtherOther +79.6%

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
24% 38% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.5 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.432 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +461.7%

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
93% 7%
Starch: 57.37 g
Sucrose: 4.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.09 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1055.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +483.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +690.7%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~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 General Mills Cheerios
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne General Mills Cheerios DV% diff.
Iron 0.71mg 33.17mg 406%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 6.77µg 268%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 2.39mg 174%
Folate 24µg 714µg 173%
Manganese 0.193mg 3.547mg 146%
Zinc 0.87mg 16.73mg 144%
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 20.967mg 121%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 1.327mg 105%
Vitamin A 41µg 990µg 105%
Phosphorus 115mg 481mg 52%
Copper 0.09mg 0.385mg 33%
Calcium 88mg 401mg 31%
Fiber 1.7g 9.4g 31%
Magnesium 20mg 114mg 22%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 21.6mg 21%
Starch 9.83g 57.37g 20%
Carbs 15.36g 73.23g 19%
Vitamin D 1IU 136IU 17%
Vitamin D 0µg 3.4µg 17%
Selenium 15.9µg 24.9µg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 1.073mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 2.432g 13%
Potassium 196mg 641mg 13%
Calories 135kcal 376kcal 12%
Protein 7.28g 12.09g 10%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Sodium 373mg 497mg 5%
Vitamin K 7µg 1.8µg 4%
Saturated fat 2.348g 1.5g 4%
Fats 4.92g 6.73g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.758g 2.376g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.65mg 1%
Fructose 1.04g 0.09g 1%
Choline 23.2mg 26.2mg 1%
Net carbs 13.66g 63.83g N/A
Sugar 3.11g 4.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.196g 0.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.167mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0.418mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.429mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0.91mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0.366mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0.178mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.628mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.586mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0.261mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.068g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 2.344g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne General Mills Cheerios
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
248%
General Mills Cheerios
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
296%
General Mills Cheerios

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.848g)
Which food is cheaper?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in vitamins

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. General Mills Cheerios - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173884/nutrients

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

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