Lasagne vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lasagne and general tso's chicken
- Lasagne is higher in calcium, vitamin A, and manganese, yet general tso's chicken is higher in vitamin K, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and iron.
- General tso's chicken covers your daily vitamin K needs 26% more than lasagne.
- Lasagne contains 7 times more calcium than general tso's chicken. While lasagne contains 88mg of calcium, general tso's chicken contains only 12mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in lasagne is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken.
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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 | +633.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +95.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +157.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +49.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +272.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +159.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +445.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +78.9% |
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:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +57% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +232.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.2% |
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Other
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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
2.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.501 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +120.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1632.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
11.83 g
Sucrose:
10.46 g
Glucose:
0.62 g
Fructose:
0.51 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +50% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +103.9% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +20.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1837% |
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Maltose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.433g | 7.501g | 47% |
| Vitamin K | 7µg | 38.2µg | 26% |
| Fats | 4.92g | 16.36g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 53mg | 12% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 12.9g | 11% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 295kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.528mg | 2.853mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 12mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 1.16mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.323mg | 0.617mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.122mg | 0.202mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.193mg | 0.075mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.046mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.22µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.758g | 3.879g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 1.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.027mg | 4% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 41.5mg | 3% |
| Folate | 24µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 15.36g | 23.99g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.118mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 15.9µg | 14.4µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 41µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 373mg | 435mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0.9g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 1.21mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 127mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.348g | 2.76g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Starch | 9.83g | 11.83g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.04g | 0.51g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 1.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.66g | 23.09g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 201mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.11g | 11.6g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.196g | 0.09g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.219mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.564mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.578mg | 1.026mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 1.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.164mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.329mg | 0.563mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0.607mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.183mg | 0.333mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.026g | 0.84g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.322g | 6.47g | N/A |
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.412g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
General tso's chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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